Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Aug 19, 2017

Billy Joe Cantrell, 52, of Weatherford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 2 PM, on Friday, August 25, at Brock Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Buckner Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 until 8 PM, Thursday evening, August 24, at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street,...

Aug 18, 2017

Fernando Diaz, 59, of Weatherford passed away from this life on August 18, 2017 quietly in his home, with his loving wife by his side. He was a member of Eastside Church of Christ. Fernando, “Nando” to the ones he worked with, worked at O’Rielly’s on South Main in Weatherford for 8 years. He had a reputation of being friendly,...

Aug 16, 2017

  Jerry Dale “Stonewall” Jackson, age 79, of Lubbock and Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at a Fort Worth hospital. Jerry was born February 1, 1938, in Lubbock, to Earnest and Lavada Jackson. Jerry was a member of North Side Baptist Church. He was a retired truck driver from Frito Lay and regularly drank coffee with his buddies....

Aug 14, 2017

Donald Edward Wilson, 16, of Weatherford passed away August 14, 2017. He was born August 9, 2001 in Texarkana. Donnie was a student at Weatherford High School. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Donnies’ favorite quote among friends was “Be a good neighbor here, hook a ginger up.’” Survivors include his parents, Peggy and John...

Aug 14, 2017

Anne “Annie” Billing Crockett, 69, of Weatherford passed away Monday, August 14, 2017. Memorial service: 4 p.m, Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to Lubbock State Supported Living Center, where Zachary lives, P.O. Box 5396 Lubbock, TX 79408-5396 (806) 763-7041, or to Parker Paws at parkerpaws.org. Annie was born April 5, 1948 in...

Aug 14, 2017

Marjorie Nelle Nelson McKinzie, 85, of Odessa passed from this life Monday, August 14, 2017. Funeral service: 11 a.m, Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Tin Top Cemetery. Visitaiton: 6-8 p.m, Tuesday at the funeral home. Marjorie was born August 24, 1931, to Samuel Daniel Nelson and Lena Carter Nelson in Weatherford,...

Aug 12, 2017

Johnie Pauline Hatter was born on September 28, 1928 and passed away on August 12, 2017. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother. She was a hairdresser for most of her life and was also substitute teacher for the cosmetology class at Weatherford High School. She loved sports and loved to watch her grandsons...

Aug 11, 2017

Aug 10, 2017

Joseph Frank Coghan, 60, of Weatherford passed away August 10, 2017. He was born March 6, 1957 to Francis Floyd Coghan, Jr and Charlotte Heckerman Coghan, in Akron, Ohio. Joe was a supervisor for Linbeck Construction. He was on location at Cook Children’s Hospital for nearly 30 years; from erection of the hospital to many additions and remodels. Joe was...

Aug 10, 2017

Thomas “Eric” Blanks, 49, of Weatherford, passed from this life on Thursday morning, August 10, 2017, at his home and surrounded by his family. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 1:30 P.M., Saturday, August 12, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Ball Street, in Weatherford. Visitation will be held from 12:30 until the time of the service,...

Aug 6, 2017

Lyle Lamont Vanderpool, Sr., 84, of Fort Worth passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at his residence. Lyle was born May 10, 1933 in North Rome, PA to Lamont and Catherine Wells Vanderpool. He was a great person that loved to make people laugh, and was commonly referred to as a “Jack of all Trades”. Lyle was a member of...

Aug 5, 2017

Velma LaFawn Graves, age 92, passed from this life, Saturday, August 5, 2017 in a local nursing home. LaFawn was born March 5, 1925 in Big Spring, TX to Walter and Zula McCloud Nichols. She married William Lafayette Graves July 17, 1946 in Lubbock. LaFawn was the Office Manager for Dr. George Orm for many years, was a member of...

Aug 4, 2017

  AnnaMaria Smith (Funke), 81, died on August 4, 2017, in Weatherford, Texas.

  AnnaMaria was born on July 10, 1936, in Germany, to her parents, Hans and Maria Funke. She married C.B. Smith in 1956. The Smith’s moved to America in 1966 while on assignment with the U.S. Air Force. In 1976, AnnaMaria decided to become a citizen of the...

Aug 4, 2017

Ruth Evelyn Buckallew, 94, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017. Ruth was born May 6, 1923 in Gray County, Texas to Purvis and Mabel Reed Meador. She was an avid photographer and a retired bookkeeper for Southwest Ford. Ruth was a member of Parker County Republican Women as well as South Main Church of Christ where she was...

Aug 3, 2017

Dennis Francis Goke, 67, of Aledo passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his home. He was born to John and Meladay Champion Rowe on December 14, 1949 in Hazel Green, WI. Dennis proudly served in the US Navy earning the National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one Bronze Star, and a Combat...

Aug 2, 2017

Helen Katherine Wright, 92, of Weatherford passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Funeral service: 10 a.m, Saturday, August 5, 2017 at St. Stephens Catholic Church, 1802 Bethel Road in Weatherford, interment immediately following in Willow Springs Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m, Friday evening at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with a Rosary at 7 p.m. Helen was born June 16, 1925 in...

Aug 1, 2017

Memorial Service: 10AM, Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel Community Hospice House 6100 Western Place Suite 105 Fort Worth, Texas 76107 817-870-9995 Specify for Community Hospice House @ James L. West

Jul 31, 2017

Mary Drake Roberts left this earth on July 31, 2017 to join her heavenly Father and her beloved husband, Bill Roberts, who preceded her death in 2006. Graveside services will be at East Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford, TX at 10:00am on Friday, August 4, 2017. Brother Kerry Patton will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm Thursday at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral...

Jul 30, 2017

Lori Gaylynn Hodges, 62, of Weatherford passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017. She was born September 11, 1954, the daughter of Teddy and Dewla Dill Hodges, in Weatherford. Lori enjoyed quilting, painting, drawing, and playing the piano. She was an avid rock collector and enjoyed hanging out with friends and family. Survivors include her daughters Jennie Thomas and husband Chris,...

Jul 30, 2017

  Ronnie Lynn Clark went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 30, 2017. He was born May 7, 1953, in Seminole, Texas. Ronnie was raised in Andrews, Texas, by his parents, L.H. and Ruby Sue Clark. He graduated from Andrews High School in 1971 and attended Sul Ross State University in Alpine. Ronnie met the love of...