Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Feb 24, 2020

  Ronald Dean Yeary, 69, of Weatherford passed away on February 24, 2020. Ronny (Pops) began his life on February 18, 1951, in Weatherford, and remained a lifelong resident of Parker County. 

  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Toye and Ethel Wade, along with parents, Johnie and Noreen Yeary. 

  He will be missed by an extensive family beginning...

Feb 24, 2020

  Earl C. Simmons, 91, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, in Weatherford. Earl was born August 21, 1928, in Arvin, California, to William and Frankie Wilson Simmons. He was a farmer that enjoyed being outdoors and tinkering with old cars. 

  Earl is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dollie; his five children, Randall Earl Simmons, Brenda Joy Simmons,...

Feb 22, 2020

  Bernd W. A. Kliem, 80, passed away on February 22, 2020, in his home. He was born in Berlin, Germany, on May 21, 1939, to Carl and Berta (Daniel) Kliem. Though he endured tremendous hardship early in his life, he learned that hard work and education were important ways to lift himself and his family up. 

  At the age...

Feb 22, 2020

  Maria Villo, 64, of Weatherford passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020, in Denton. Maria was born August 27, 1955, in Budapest, Hungary, to Istvan and Maria Farkas Szabados. 

  Maria is survived by her husband of 45 years, Laszlo Villo; son, David Villo and wife, Kindel; brother, Istvan Szabados, Jr.; six grandchildren, Madison, Milana, Xzander, Farren, Quincy, and Maxwell; and...

Feb 21, 2020

  It has been a sad week reflecting on the loss of our Mom, Joan Elizabeth Kompier, on Feb 21st, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was 87 years old and had a bright mind with a strength of character you could only admire. We are still in shock even though you think it won’t be forever. She was always a...

Feb 20, 2020

Betty Kirby was an amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She never met a stranger. People just loved her and she loved them. Betty retired from Campbell Memorial Hospital in Weatherford where she was voted employee of the year. She had 3 children Cindy Melton, Kevin Kirby and Tim Kirby. Her grandchildren were Erin Jenkins, Megan Jenkins, John T. Jenkins,...

Feb 20, 2020

  David “Dave” Henry Fischer, Sr., 79, of Weatherford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, February 20, 2020, in Willow Park.

  Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., Saturday afternoon, February 29, 2020, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...

Feb 18, 2020

  James Richard Ellenberger, Jr. 64, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Rick was born March 26, 1955, in El Paso, Texas, to James Richard, Sr. and Mary Brewster Ellenberger. 

  He graduated from Tascosa High School and then TSTI in Amarillo as well as Navy Nuclear Power School before being honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy after...

Feb 17, 2020

  Bonnie Dewveall Edwards, 85, of Weatherford, passed away on Monday evening, February 17, 2020, at her home.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday evening, February 28, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at...

Feb 16, 2020

  Katherine "Kay" Lynn Valtierra made her final transition to rejoin her parents and daughter on February 16, 2020. Born on August 6, 1947, in New Boston, Texas, Kay lived most of her life in East Texas, Austin, and finally in Weatherford. 

  Survivors include her son, George Michael and his wife, Margaret; spouse, German Valtierra; and her brother, Abner Kestler...

Feb 16, 2020

  Phillip Edward Bowman, 60, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020, in a Fort Worth hospital. He was born March 28, 1959, in Weatherford, Texas, to Jack and Lula Phillips Bowman. Phillip was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. He gave others the precious gift of life through organ donation. 

  Phillip was preceded in death by his parents and...

Feb 12, 2020

  Coy Stinnett, 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, of Brock, passed away on Wednesday evening, February 12, 2020, at his home.  Visitation will be held on Saturday evening, 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. February 15, 2020, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913, N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m.,...

Feb 11, 2020

  Charles “Chuck” Stanford, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, in Weatherford, Texas. He was born January 9, 1928, in Hamlin, Texas, to Earl and Lucille Cooley. On February 9, 1950, Chuck married Ruth Mardel Kennington, in Fort Worth, Texas. He enjoyed creating projects that included iron and wood. 

  Chuck was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, and...

Feb 7, 2020

  Harlis Denver Merryman, 75, of Weatherford, passed away on February 7, 2020, surrounded by his family.

  A service will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the Calvary Methodist Church, beginning at 2:00 p.m., with burial at Authon Cemetery to follow. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.

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Feb 4, 2020

  Vicki Lynn Lamb, 58, of Weatherford, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2020, in Weatherford. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 1:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 222 W. Church St, in Weatherford, on Monday, February 10, 2020. Burial will be private.

  Vicki was born on October 31, 1961, in Fort Worth, to Elmer...

Feb 3, 2020

Feb 3, 2020

  Carla Vernell Guerry Layton left this world on February 3, 2020, after a significant illness. She was born August 26, 1961, in Weatherford, Texas, to Vernon L. Guerry and Ruth Stratton Guerry. 

  She was a lifelong resident of Weatherford, where she graduated from WHS in 1979. She participated in band where she was first chair clarinet and a twirler....

Feb 3, 2020

  Minnie Marie Steinmann Gummelt, age 96, passed away February 3, 2020, at Medical City Hospital, in Weatherford, Texas. Minnie, known as Marie by her family and friends, was born February 2, 1924, to Wilhelmine Becker Steinmann and Willie Louis Steinmann of Priddy, Texas, Mills County.

  On October 14, 1944, Marie married Earl Wayne Gummelt of Star, Texas in Hamilton...

Feb 2, 2020

  Irene May Frakes, 90, of Aledo, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2020. She was born Irene May Nafziger on August 30, 1929, in Hopedale, Illinois, to Daniel and Eva Sutter Nafziger.

  She retired in 1995 after providing live-in health care for elderly residents in the Ft. Worth area. She has resided at Peach Tree Place in...

Feb 2, 2020

  William Joe Hudson, 100, of Weatherford passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020. 

  Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday February 3, 2020, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. 

  Graveside service: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Brock Cemetery.

  Joe was born June 9, 1919, in Brock, Texas, to Jodie Frank and Lula Dee Clack Hudson. He retired from Gulf Oil after 36...