Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Sharon Lee Thornton
Jun 1, 2016
Sharon Lee Mitton Thornton lost her lengthy battle with lung cancer and went to be with our Heavenly Father on June 1, 2016 surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and close friends. Sharon was born in Pocatello, Idaho, on Jan. 24, 1942 to Earl and Dorothy Mitton. She lived in Pocatello until 1968 when she married James “Big Jim”...
Norma Elizabeth Harris
May 31, 2016
Norma Elizabeth Harris, 90, of Weatherford, and formerly of Granbury, passed away Tuesday morning, May 31, 2016, at her home.Norma was born September 14, 1925, in Granbury, Texas, to Louis Dean and Rebecca Shoemaker. She married Paul J. Harris on July 28, 1944, and together had three children. Norma taught in the WISD and retired in 1986 after 20...
Joseph Edward Houghtalin
May 30, 2016
Joseph “Joe” Edward Houghtalin, 58, of Aledo, passed away Monday afternoon, May 30, 2016 at his home. . Joseph was born on July 31, 1957, in Union City, PA to H.J. and Katherine Houghtalin. Joe loved life and “got a kick out of making his nieces and nephews do crazy things for a dollar.” He worked in sales for the...
Elizabeth Tipton
May 24, 2016
Elizabeth Tipton, 85, of Weatherford, passed away in her home, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 11:20 PM surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 5,1930 in the Baker Community, Texas. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Morris Tipton; her son, Ralph Duwayne Guiles; mother and father, Jessie and Alfred Young; first husband, Maurice Guiles. She is...
Lillie Cowley Walden
May 24, 2016
Lillie Cowley Walden, age 98, passed from this life Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at the local hospital. Lillie was born September 6, 1917 in Bellew Springs, TX to Thomas and Delia Allen Cowley. She was a Homemaker, an avid quilter loving crafting quilts for family and friends. Lillie had participated as an Adult 4H Leader, a member of the Authon...
Bentley Blake Cohron
May 23, 2016
Bentley Blake Cohron, infant son of Steven Blake Cohron and Danielle Nichole Cox, passed away Monday, May 23, 2016 in a Dallas hospital. Bentley was born August 9, 2015 in Weatherford. He was preceded in death by his great grandmother, Kathy Cohron and his great great grandparents, Jane and Leslie Carter. Bentley is survived by his parents Blake and Danielle;...
Susie Morales
May 23, 2016
Susie Morales, 58, of Weatherford passed away May 23, 2016 after a long illness. She was born the daughter of Benito and Mary Hernandez-Salazar on August 22, 1957, in San Saba, TX. Susie worked hard all her life and was admired by many for her strength and stamina; and was a willing volunteer for many opportunities. She was a loving...
Annye Beryle Davidson Brooks
May 19, 2016
Annye Beryle Davidson Brooks, 95, formerly of Weatherford, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 19, 2016, at Green Oaks Nursing and Rehab in Arlington. Annye was born April 6, 1921, in Parker County, Texas, to John T. Davidson and Beulah M. Thompson. Annye Beryle attended schools in the Weatherford area and was employed there as a telephone operator when...
Barbara Gayle Goodnight
May 19, 2016
On Thursday, May 19, 2016, the world lost a beautiful soul, Barbara Welborn Goodnight, of Weatherford, Texas. Barbara was born on August 20, 1973, in Fort Worth, Texas. Barbara was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, friend, and counselor. She had the voice of an angel and a heart for Jesus (Ephesians 4:11 prophet). She is now resting in His...
Randall (Randy) Craig Connaway
May 17, 2016
Randall “Randy” Craig Connaway, age 63, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. Randy was born July 13, 1952, in Weatherford, to Harmon Lee Connaway and Norma Jane “Pee Wee” (Hunt). Randy was a welder by trade. He will affectionately be remembered for his soft-spoken manner and for being a kind and...
Jay Gartman
May 13, 2016
Jay Gartman, 87, of Willow Park, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at his residence. Jay was born June 18, 1928 in Loving, Texas to Willie and Nannie Mae Gartman. He was the proud owner of Jay Gartman Roofing. He enjoyed building furniture, working outside and hosting an annual family reunion. Jay is preceded in death by his parents and...
Sue Ellen Standlee
May 12, 2016
Sue Ellen Standlee, 79, passed away on Thursday, May 12th, 2016. Sue was born April 9th, 1937 in Waco to James and Ada May Simpson. She graduated from Waco High School in 1955, and then went on to attend both Texas Woman’s University and Baylor University to study education. She was a faithful member of Bethel United Methodist Church, leading...
Jackie Newman
May 12, 2016
Jackie Newman, 71, of Weatherford passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 in the local hospital. Jackie was born February 22, 1945 in Barren County, Kentucky to Ulner Young and Mildred Young Summers. She was a homemaker who devoted her entire life to her family. Jackie was a member of the Methodist church and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death...
Stephen Wayne Stanford
May 11, 2016
Stephen Wayne Stanford, 67, of Weatherford, was promoted to Heaven on Wednesday afternoon, May 11, 2016. Stephen was born May 17, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois to JB & Juanita Stanford whom have preceded him in death. Stephen, is survived by his wife and best friend Cynnamon Stanford, sons Stephen Burch of Millsap, Michael Stanford of Weatherford, Jason Stanford of Weatherford...
Roberta Lavonne Woodward
May 9, 2016
Roberta Lavonne Woodward, 87, of White Settlement passed away Monday, May 9, 2016. She was born June 26, 1928, the daughter of Richard Franklin and Bonnie Meador Williams in Olney. Roberta was a member of Outreach of Love Church and enjoyed gardening, crosswords and spending time with family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivan Clayton Woodward; sons,...
Earlene Scott
May 9, 2016
Earlene Scott, 83, of Weatheford passed away May 9, 2016 in Dallas. Earlene enjoyed gardening and playing gospel songs on the piano. She was also a faithful supporter of our military. Earlene is preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Scott and sons, Chris and Mike Scott. Graveside: 10 a.m., Monday, May 30 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Weatherford.
Laurence Deane Faidley
May 9, 2016
Laurence Deane ‘L.D.’ Faidley, 87, recently of Haltom City, Texas, passed away on Monday afternoon, May 9, 2016, at his home. L.D. was born August 29, 1928, in Neosho Falls, Kansas to Samuel M. and Mary I. Tidd Faidley. At age 18, proudly joined the U.S. Army Air Corps and served his country for nearly two years. L.D. was a...
Elenora Iline Hansen
May 6, 2016
Elenora Iline Hansen, 92, of Weatherford, passed away early Friday, May 6, 2016 at a local care facility. Elenora was born on August 23, 1923 in Dearborn County, Indiana to David and Stella Landes. She married James Neil Hansen in 1943 and was a longtime resident of Southern California. Early in her married life she and her husband, Jim, were...
Leanna Mavis Morse Lengefeld Bryson
May 5, 2016
LEANNA MAVIS MORSE LENGEFELD BRYSON, also known affectionately as “Granny B” by her former students, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and community members. She was born December 2, 1924, in Coryell County, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at the age of 91, from complications with Alzheimer’s.
She was the daughter of Charles Angus Morse and Winifred Ruth Jackson Morse. She graduated...
Russell Billo
May 4, 2016
Russell Billo, 83, of Weatherford passed away Wednesday May 4, 2016 in Florida. Russell was born June 30, 1932 in Rochester, NY to Pietro and Maria Bertelli Billo. He was a business owner and a member of Outreach of Love Church. Russell loved to spend time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed traveling, going to...