Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Dec 25, 2016

Juan “Johnny” Valtierra, 87, of Weatherford, died in his sleep early Christmas morning, 2016. He was born October 31, 1929, to Narciso and Bernabe Espinosa Valtierra, in Dallas. Johnny graduated from Weatherford High School in 1947, and after 20 years, retired from the US Air Force. After retirement, he owned and operated a fruit stand at the public market and...

Dec 24, 2016

Jesse Andrew “Andy” DeBusk, 38, of Weatherford, passed away at 7:27 PM, Saturday, December 24, 2016 in Weatherford, Texas. He was born July 24, 1978 in Fort Worth, to Diane Wallace and Leonard DeBusk. Andy is survived by his parents, Russell and Diane Wallace, Leonard and Debra DeBusk; one son, Peyton DeBusk; one brother, Michael DeBusk and spouse Kimber; sisters,...

Dec 23, 2016

Dec 23, 2016

  Clayton “Clay” Leslie Ford, 56, of Weatherford, went to his Heavenly home Friday, December 23, 2016, at his residence. 

  Funeral: 12 Noon, Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, with Br. Danny Grisso and Bro. David Wilkins officiating. 

  Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. 

  Clay was born October 1, 1960, in Weatherford,...

Dec 23, 2016

Betty Joyce Sandifer age 68, of Weatherford passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at a Fort Worth hospital. Betty was born January 11, 1948 in Clovis, New Mexico to Vaughn and Doris Lambert Stanford. She was married to Darey Sandiford for 29 years and had four wonderful children. She was a nurse and took great pride in taking care of...

Dec 22, 2016

John Ernest Beauchamp, 55, of Millsap passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. Memorial Service: 4p.m, Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. John was born September 14, 1961 in Weatherford, Texas to Durant and Mary Roden Beauchamp. He was the owner of John Beauchamp Concrete. John was a member of Millsap Baptist Church and the VFW Post 4746....

Dec 22, 2016

James C. Fleck, Jr., 64, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016, from a massive heart attack. Jim was born on February 26, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI, but was a lifelong area resident in Weatherford and Fort Wort, Texas. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer, was a volunteer for the benefit of various charities and was a devoted husband, father...

Dec 22, 2016

Kim Michelle Head age 60 of Weatherford, passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She was born in Fort Worth on December 14, 1956 to Bill and Byrl B Estes Adami. Kim was a paramedic over 22 years with LifeCare EMS of Weatherford. She was a member of Santa Fe Baptist Church....

Dec 22, 2016

Donnie Joe Duffey, 70, of Weatherford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 22, 2016 after a long illness. Funeral will be held at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in DFW National Cemetery. Donnie was born October 9, 1946 in Clarksville, Texas to Lloyd and Ebbie McPeak Duffey. He honorably served his country as...

Dec 21, 2016

Lois Jean Hicks, passed away at the age of 83 on December 21, 2016 after a courageous 18 year battle with Alzheimer's. She was born to Hoyt Wilmot and Mildred Marie Allen Thames, on April 16, 1933, in Bryan, Texas. Lois was the oldest, and last living, of the four Thames sisters. The family takes comfort knowing they are all...

Dec 20, 2016

Cathy Jane Droste, age 67, of Willow Park passed away at home peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born October 22, 1949, in Justin, to TB Carroll and Mae Belle Cowart Carroll. She taught for the Weatherford Independent School District for twenty years. Cathy was a proud member of the Parker County...

Dec 18, 2016

Loren Louis Henderson, 60, of Weatherford, passed away December 18, 2016. He was born April 5, 1956 to Louis and Billie Mae Burns Henderson, in Durham, NC. Loren was a member of Rock of Helps Church. He was a carpenter who enjoyed refurnishing furniture and he also enjoyed working on trucks. Survivors include his daughters, Ashley, Felicia and Lorna Henderson;...

Dec 16, 2016

Yvonne Collins Bryant, 88, of Brock, TX, died on December 16, 2016 in Breckenridge, TX. She was born in Lipan, TX, on April 1, 1928 to Marion Dallas & Fraudie Nadine Collins. Yvonne had been of strong health until she broke her hip in July of 2016. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 2 P.M. on Tuesday,...

Dec 15, 2016

Robert “Lawrence” Joyce, 76, of Dennis, passed away suddenly doing what he loved on Thursday morning, December 15, 2016. Visitation will be from 7 pm to 9 pm, Monday, December 19, at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Home, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. North Carolina visitation will be from 7 pm until 9 pm, Friday, December 23, 2016 at Bourrough’s Funeral Home,...

Dec 14, 2016

Robert Earl Dillard, 74, of Weatherford passed away December 14, 2016 at his residence. Robert was born June 17, 1942, in Frost, Texas, to Burchel and Armilda Dillard. He was a retired service technician for Gene Hill Equipment Company. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. 

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carole Lumsden...

Dec 14, 2016

Joseph Francis DiMartino, OFS, 67, of Azle, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Vitas Healthcare Hospice Inpatient Center, Fort Worth. He was born in Providence, RI, a son of the late Joseph and Frances DiMartino. Joseph was the beloved husband of Gail DiMartino for 48 years. He was a Train Dispatcher at BNSF and retired in 2010....

Dec 11, 2016

Deborah Ann Drake, 66, of Granbury passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. Memorial service: 4p.m, Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Oak Ridge Church of Christ, 4895 E Interstate 20 Service Rd N, Willow Park, TX 76087 with Father Atwood officiating. Deborah was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Oliver. She is survived by her husband of 37.5 years, Robert;...

Dec 9, 2016

John William Weese age 89, of Fort Worth passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at a local nursing facility. He was born in Van Buren, Arkansas to John and Bessie Joslin Weese. He was a US Army Korean War Veteran and a devoted member of the Willow Park Church of Christ. John was blessed with a green thumb. He worked...

Dec 7, 2016

Don LaRue Torbett, 81, Our dad passed away on Wednesday morning, December 7, 2016, joining Mom in eternity after sharing 52 years together in marriage on Earth & being blessed with 3 children & 4 grandchildren. Dad retired from the US Postal System as a city carrier. Dad was a hard working individual, had a servant's heart & loved to...

Dec 6, 2016

Jesse Leon Rutledge, 89, of Millsap passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Funeral service: 2p.m, Sunday December 11, 2016 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Visitation: 4:30 -6:30 p.m, Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. J.L. was born May 17, 1927 in Knox County, Texas to T.J. and Geneva Murphree Rutledge. He was...