Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Kenneth O'Neal Walker
Jan 17, 2017
Kenneth O’Neal Walker, son of Joe and Rosa Lee Walker, and brother to Roy, Jerry, Joe Bob, Hershel, Pauline and Mildred, was born in Parker County March 11, 1929. He attended the public schools in Parker County and graduated from Peaster High School in 1947 with the love of his life, Margaret Morris Walker. He received his Associate’s Degree...

Donald Edward Brewer
Jan 16, 2017
Donald Edward Brewer, age 71 of Millsap, passed away Monday, Jan. 16 in a Weatherford nursing home. Born in Dallas, Texas, Don grew up in Grand Prairie and lived in Weatherford and Millsap for a number of years prior to his death. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Wilma Brewer of Grand Prairie and his beloved...
James Ryan Speegle
Jan 15, 2017
James Ryan Speegle, 69, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Holland Lake Nursing & Rehab in Weatherford. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held Saturday, January 21, 2017, at 2 p.m., at the Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street in Weatherford. James was born April 22, 1947 in Waco, Texas to Arthur and Sue...
Margaret "Polly" Rogers
Jan 13, 2017
Margaret Pauline (Polly) Rogers, 86, passed away Friday evening, January, 13, 2017 at Santa Fe Nursing & Rehab in Weatherford. Graveside services celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January, 21, at the Aurora Cemetery in Aurora, Texas. Polly was born October 20, 1930 in Fort Worth to Sanford and Bertie Baird. She worked as a caregiver...
Andrew Thomas Hamilton
Jan 12, 2017
Andrew “Andy” Thomas Hamilton, 46, passed away Thursday, January, 12, 2017. He was born on December 3, 1970, in Festus, Crystal City, Missouri. Those who knew Andy will never forget him. He was a loving brother, son, and father. Andy loved music, family, his dogs and his sweetheart, Lori, who cared for him and was devoted to him to...
Martha Ann Sojka Matlock
Jan 12, 2017
Martha Ann Sojka Matlock, 56, of Georgetown, passed away January 12, 2017. She was born March 27, 1960, the daughter of Donald and Bonnie Sharp Sojka, in Weatherford. She graduated from Weatherford High School in 1978, later moving to Victoria then Georgetown. Martha loved life and surrounded herself with family. Though life carried her through several careers, including Activities Director...
Leoncio Martinez
Jan 11, 2017
Leoncio Martinez, 52, passed away January 11, 2017. He was born March 19, 1964 to Florentino and Adela Esquivel Martinez, in Mexico. Leoncio was a very giving person; would give the shirt off his back if he thought you needed it. He would also put a smile on everyone’s face and will be missed dearly. Leoncio is survived by his...
Kimberly Layne Barbee
Jan 9, 2017
Kimberly Layne Barbee, 56, of Weatherford, passed away Monday evening, January 9, 2017, at her home.
A memorial service celebrating Kimberly’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the North Main Church of Christ, 1302 N. Main Street, in Weatherford. Burial will be private at a later date.
Kimberly was born in Weatherford,...
Gilbert L Marsh
Jan 7, 2017
Gilbert L. Marsh, 84, of Weatherford died at 3:15p.m, Saturday, January 7, 2017 after a lengthy illness. He was born September 18, 1932 in Warren, Ohio to Walter and Mary Hightree Marsh. Gil attended Oberlin University, Youngstown University and Toledo University where he received and held degrees in Metallurgical and Industrial Engineering. He retired from General Dynamics in 1981. Gil...

Dale C Burns
Jan 7, 2017
Dale C Burns passed on January 7, 2017 in Weatherford, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Bill W Burns; her sisters, Barbara (Buddy) Hendricks and Sue (Rob) Puetz and a brother, Scott (Nancy) Cornelius. A private burial is planned.
Philip Wilson Tatum
Dec 31, 2016
Philip Wilson Tatum, 69, passed away December 31, 2016. He was born May 18, 1947, to Wilson and June Barber Tatum, in Fort Worth. Philip was a Navy veteran; serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Masons and was a Shriner. Survivors include his wife Nancy Matthews Tatum; sons, Chad Tatum and wife Jeni, Matt Tatum...
James Robert May
Dec 30, 2016
James “Jim” Robert May, 58, of Hudson Oaks, passed away Friday morning, December 30, 2016, at his home following an extended illness. A memorial service celebrating Jim’s life will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the Doss Heritage and Cultural Center, 1400 Texas Ave., in Weatherford. Burial will be private. Jim was born July 10,...
Robert Eugene Bradberry
Dec 30, 2016
Robert Eugene Bradberry, 78, passed away after a lengthy illness on December 30, 2016. He was born October 18, 1938, to James and Iva Pearl Ackers Bradberry, in Jacksonville. Robert was a member at North Side Baptist Church. He was a retired banker from First Financial Bank in Weatherford. Robert loved to fish and spend time with his family. Survivors...
Helen Lambert Cronkite
Dec 30, 2016
Helen Lambert Cronkite, age 59, of Weatherford, Texas passed away at her home on December 30, surrounded by her family. Helen was diagnosed with Alpha 1 Antitrypsin and received a new liver in 2014. She passed away from complications associated with the transplant. She was born in Parker County and lived her whole life there. Helen grew up in Aledo...

Gary Dean Ewing
Dec 28, 2016
Gary Dean Ewing, 83, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday morning, December 28, 2016. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church. Interment will be at 11 AM, Thursday, January 12, at Aline Star Cemetery in Aline, Oklahoma. A luncheon will follow the committal service. Gary was...
Teddy Ray Driskill
Dec 27, 2016
Teddy Ray Driskill, 74, of Weatherford, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday afternoon, December 27, 2016. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Burial will follow at East Greenwood Cemetery. Teddy was born on December 26, 1942 in May,...
Clara Bell Austin
Dec 27, 2016
Clara Bell Austin, 90, longtime Parker County resident, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 27, 2016 in Benbrook. Visitation will be from 7 pm to 9 pm, Monday, January 2, at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Home, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. A committal service will be held at noon on Tuesday, January 3, at Curtis Cemetery in Weatherford. Clara was born...

Mack Donald Shearman
Dec 26, 2016
Mack Donald Shearman, age 79, of Poolville, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. He was born March 3, 1937, in Haltom City, TX, to George and Maggie Shearman. Mack was a truck driver by trade and thoroughly enjoyed his career. Most of all, Mack was a father to many and will be remembered as a loving, husband, father, grandfather,...
M.C. Tillery
Dec 25, 2016
M.C. Tillery, age 85, passed from this life Sunday, December 25, 2016 in Weatherford, Texas. M.C. was born September 17, 1931 at home in the Lazy Bend community, to Robert and Ruby Tillery. He was a retired long-haul Truck Driver for Merchants Fast Motor Lines. During his life he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, watching professional sports and driving fast cars....
Andrew Wayne Biart
Dec 25, 2016
Andrew Wayne Biart age 27, of Weatherford passed away December 25, 2016. Way too soon for all of us left behind. He was born February 21, 1989 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Wayne and Donna Biart. He was a graduate of Weatherford High School and Weatherford College with an Associate’s degree in Computer Science. Andrew was a member of Grace...