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Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Robert "Lawrence" Joyce

Robert "Lawrence" Joyce

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,...

Robert Earl Dillard

Robert Earl Dillard

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...

Joseph Francis Dimartino

Joseph Francis Dimartino

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....

Deborah Ann Drake

Deborah Ann Drake

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;...

John William Weese

John William Weese

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...

Don Larue Torbett

Don Larue Torbett

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...

Jesse Leon Rutledge

Jesse Leon Rutledge

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...

Doye Wayne Frazier

Doye Wayne Frazier

Dec 6, 2016

  Doye Wayne Frazier, age 77, of Weatherford, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Doye was born August 26, 1939, in Weatherford, to Alvin and Minnie Estep Frazier. He retired from Vought Aircraft after 45 years of work as an aircraft mechanic. Doye was a member of Beulah Baptist Church for over 25...

Doyle Dwayne Shields

Doyle Dwayne Shields

Dec 6, 2016

Doyle Dwayne Shields, 58, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday evening, December 6, 2016, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 6:00 P.M., on Sunday, December 11, at Westwood Christian Fellowship in Weatherford. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the...

Patricia Louise Pajek

Patricia Louise Pajek

Dec 5, 2016

Dearly loved Mother, Sister, Aunt and Wife, Patricia Louise Pajek, 69, of Weatherford passed away Monday, December 5, 2016. Memorial Service: 11 a.m, Monday, December 12, 2016 at St Stephens Catholic Church. While flowers are welcome, you may also honor Pat by making donations to Parker Paws P.O. Box 781 Weatherford, Texas 76086-0781 or parkerpaws.org. Pat had a long career...

Roger Kirk Simpson

Roger Kirk Simpson

Dec 3, 2016

  Roger K. Simpson, 80, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away Saturday evening, December 3, 2016, at Harris Hospital SW in Fort Worth.  A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 10, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, Weatherford. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until the time of...

Leroy Hott

Leroy Hott

Dec 2, 2016

LeRoy Hott spent 86 wonderful years on this earth, but he passed away unexpectedly Monday, earlier this month. LeRoy was born September 24, 1930, in Valley View, Texas to Otis and Dora Hott. He married the love of his life, Betty Janice Gaston, in 1950. Together they had three children. Throughout his life, LeRoy worked hard and his determination made...

Tammy Lea Pitman

Tammy Lea Pitman

Dec 1, 2016

Tammy Lea Pitman, 50, of Weatherford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, December 1, 2016, in Weatherford. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 6:30 P.M., with visitation beginning at 5 PM, on Monday, December 5, 2016, at the Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Burial will be private. Tammy was born on November...

Morris John Smith

Morris John Smith

Nov 29, 2016

  Morris John Smith, 74, of Granbury passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Morris was born August 19, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Morris and Dorothy Glandoff Smith. 

  He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Anita; and a great grandson, Brayden Grimes. 

  Survivors: daughter, Monica Grimes and husband, Randy; son, Donnie Smith and wife, Melodi; three...

B.H. McBride

B.H. McBride

Nov 29, 2016

B.H. McBride passed away November 29, 2016. He was born to Otis Preston and Lillie Mae Morton McBride, September 15, 1921, in Mena, Arkansas. B.H. was a Yeoman, in the US Navy, during WWII. During his enlistment he was stationed at Pearl Harbor. B.H. retired as a time keeper from Acme Brick. After his retirement, he worked at Wal-Mart till...

Jerry Ray Starks

Jerry Ray Starks

Nov 29, 2016

Jerry Ray Starks, 38, of Millsap passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral service: 1 p.m, Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with a visitation starting at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in care of Galbreaith Pickard to help offset the funeral expense. Jerry...

Garland Ray Dixon

Garland Ray Dixon

Nov 27, 2016

Garland Ray Dixon, 81, of Weatherford passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. He was born September 8, 1935 to Alcie Robert and Lillie Mae Nelson Dixon. Garland was a member of Indian Oaks Primitive Baptist Church in Fort Worth. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and dominos especially 42. Garland also enjoyed traveling either in his travel trailer or on cruises....

Janet Lorraine Parris

Janet Lorraine Parris

Nov 27, 2016

Janet Glenn Parris, age 51 of Weatherford, Texas died peacefully in her home Sunday November 27, 2016 surrounded by her family after a long and courageous fight with Breast Cancer. She is survived by her parents, James and Dorothy Glenn, daughter Lauren Parris-Crawford and husband Rodney, son David Glenn, sister Barbara Glenn and grandchildren London and Major Crawford all of...

Kevin Scott Tilley

Kevin Scott Tilley

Nov 26, 2016

Kevin Scott Tilley, age 51, passed from this life Saturday, November 26, 2016. Kevin was born February 18, 1965 in Columbia, SC to Walter and Gail Tilley. He was a Personal Trainer, loved music, loved writing and had desires to publish a book on Personal Training. He was preceded in death by his mother Gail. Kevin is survived by his...

Pamela Ann Hardbarger

Pamela Ann Hardbarger

Nov 25, 2016

Pamela “Pam” Hardbarger, 53, of Aledo, passed Friday, November 25, 2016, at her home, peacefully and in the presence of her loved ones. A graveside committal service celebrating her life will be held at 11:15 A.M., on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society....

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