Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

May 6, 2025

May 5, 2025

  Forrest Craig Thomas, 76, of Hunt, Texas, passed away on May 4, 2025. Craig Thomas, son of Owen and Avis Thomas, and loving husband of Deanna Lee Thomas, passed away peacefully at his home in Hunt, Texas.

  He is survived by his wife, Lee; his sister, Geraldine; his son, Forrest (wife, Michyo); his two beautiful grandchildren, Elias and Sakura;...

May 4, 2025

 Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Rutland, age 44, passed away Sunday, May 4th, 2025, in Aledo, Texas, after a three-year battle with cancer.

 Beth was born July 7, 1980, in Dallas, Texas, to Allen and Linda Dillon. The family later moved to Richardson, Texas, where Beth graduated from Richardson Berkner High School. After attending the University of North Texas for two years, Beth...

May 4, 2025

  James Wayne Ponder, age 80, passed from this life on Sunday, May 4, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1945, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Edgar Ponder and Agnes Wright Ponder. James earned a bachelor’s degree from UTA and went on to build a successful career in accounting, eventually retiring from Anteco. 

  In 1970, James met the love...

Apr 30, 2025

  Jewel Ruth Morse peacefully departed from this world on April 30, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on August 2, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was the cherished daughter of Clarence Plumlee and Mattie Fielding Plumlee. Jewel was raised in a devout household, with her dad and stepmother, Ella Mae Plumlee, spreading the gospel through their ministry...

Apr 30, 2025

  Billy Ray Cain, age 83, passed away on the afternoon of April 30th, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1941, to James and Jessie Mae Cain, in Weatherford.

  He attended school in Weatherford. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1958. He married Hortensia (Archie) DeLara on July 21st, 1962.

  He served Parker County first as a Deputy...

Apr 29, 2025

  Barbara Ann Prater, 83, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, May 14, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, in Weatherford.

  March 14, 1942, Barbara was a woman of unwavering faith and deep devotion to her family. Known for her strong will, boundless...

Apr 28, 2025

  Imogene Kidwell Clay, age 97, passed into her eternity on April 28th, 2025, at 2:08 a.m., at West Fork Assisted Living, in Weatherford, Texas.

  Imogene was born on August 31, 1927, in Parker County, to Barney and Mae Kidwell. She graduated from Weatherford High School Class of 1944. Through the years, she was employed by General Dynamics, First Baptist...

Apr 28, 2025

 Maybelle Lynn (Windom) Smith passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 28, 2025, after a very short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 76 years old.

 Lynn was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 25, 1948, to Madelaine Joan Christian and Benjamin Dave Windom. She graduated from Paschal High School in 1966 and Weatherford College...

Apr 27, 2025

  Nellie A. Frailey, 91, passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Weatherford, Texas.

  She is survived by her four sons: David, Daniel, Paul, and James; and eight grandchildren: Shannon, Christopher, Mark, Timothy, Sherri, Hannah, Asher, and Taylor.

  Born on February 1, 1934, in northeast India to missionary parents, Nellie spent the first 13 years of her life immersed...

Apr 27, 2025

  Dollie Jane Meals-Nolen, age 49, passed from this life on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1975, in Houston, Texas, to Raymond A. Ehlert and Connie (Sain) Holland. Shortly after graduating high school, Dollie became a cosmetologist. She transitioned into marketing within the home health industry, where she worked as a marketing representative for many...

Apr 26, 2025

  Teresa Martinez, 88, passed away on April 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Jose de Aura Coahuila, Mexico on March 8, 1937, to the late Aureliano and Ramona Reyes.

  She married her husband Cesar Martinez on January 30, 1952, in Nueva Rosita, Coahuila Mexico. Teresa had a love for gardening and planting beautiful...

Apr 21, 2025

  Richard T. Bingham, born November 11, 1954, passed from this life on Monday, April 21, 2025, at age 70. He will be dearly missed and remembered fondly by his family and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.

  Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel,...

Apr 19, 2025

  Melvin Nicholas "Nick" Coufal, age 85, departed from this life on Saturday, April 19, 2025, to be with our beloved Lord and Savior. He was born on January 20, 1940, in Jack County, Texas, to Rudolph Coufal and Myrtle (Jonas) Coufal. Nick married the love of his life, Leslie Daugherity, and together they built a beautiful life. He worked...

Apr 18, 2025

  Joyce Ann (Voeten) Goodrow, was born in Wyandotte, Michigan, on November 6, 1927, to Walter Voeten and Dorothy Johnston. She gained her wings to heaven on April 18, 2025. As a young lady growing up, Joyce had the nickname, ‘River Rat’ and as an elderly woman ‘sexy legs.’

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas (Doug) Goodrow;...

Apr 18, 2025

  Stephen Lee Hardaway, 68, passed away on April 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Parker County.

  Stephen was born January 25, 1957, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Sidney Leonard Hardaway and Johnnie Ruth Stokes Hardaway. He was the youngest child with three older sisters. Stephen and his father had a very close and special...

Apr 16, 2025

  Anna M. Mask, age 86, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. Born on March 3, 1939, in Oran, Texas, Anna was the daughter of the late John Purefoy and Lucy (Bailey) Purefoy. She married the love of her life, Frank Mask, on February 8, 1958, after the two had attended school together in Graford, Texas. 

  A devoted wife,...

Apr 14, 2025

  Sharon Ann Mutzig (nee Waite), 78, of Hudson Oaks, Texas, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, April 14, 2025.

  Born on January 26, 1947, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Rita Helen (Beauchemin) and Harold Kenneth Waite, Sharon lived a life marked by love, creativity, adventure, and devotion to her family.

  Sharon graduated from East Longmeadow High School in 1964...

Apr 14, 2025

  Joyce Christine Hawkins passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, April 14, 2025. Christine was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Joyce Flud.

  Christine is survived by her husband, Rusty Hawkins; her children, Nichole and Gunner Hawkins; sisters, Tammy, Lavonne, Dusty, and Buffy; and her granddaughter, Allison Jacobs. 

  Christine was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and...

Apr 14, 2025

  Harold Monroe Hamilton, age 91, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 14, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1933, in Cheek, Oklahoma, to William and Marie (Jones) Hamilton. Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army, notably guarding the White House during the Eisenhower administration. After his military service, he...