Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Howard Lee Fisher
Apr 9, 2016
Howard Lee Fisher, age 81, of Burleson, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. Howard was born September 27, 1934, in Millsap, to Lee Earl Fisher and Lora Oletha Benton. He graduated from Weatherford High School class of 1952. Howard married Anna Ruth Charroux on August 8, 1952. He worked in aerospace, as a planner, for General Dynamics and then Bell...
Melba Jean Puryear
Apr 7, 2016
Melba Jean Puryear, 101, passed away April 7, 2016, at Santa Fe Nursing and Rehab. She was born the daughter of George and Effie Seaberry Wilkins, July 24, 1914, in Parker County. Melba was a lifelong resident of Parker County and was member of South Main Church of Christ. She graduated from TCU with a Master’s of Education. Melba taught...
Gail Tilley
Apr 7, 2016
Gail Tilley, 70, passed away April 7, 2016. She was born the daughter of James and Gloria Till Bundrick on April 16, 1945, in Columbia, South Carolina. Gail was a member of First Baptist Church of Weatherford and she was the secretary for Jim Duncan Realtor for 20 years. She was most known for her volunteering and being active throughout...
Loveta Doris Hall
Apr 4, 2016
Loveta Doris Hall, age 77, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016, at a local nursing facility. Loveta was born February 9, 1939, in Spring Creek Community, Texas, to Willie Key and Esther Carter Key.
She was an avid reader, loved spending time with her friends, family, and dog Sonny. Loveta got great enjoyment in her yard and...
James Edward Powell
Apr 4, 2016
James Edward Powell, 86, of Lipan, passed away early Monday, April 4, 2016, at his home in Lipan. James was born March 2, 1930, in Stamford, Texas to James and Rosie Powell. He enjoyed playing golf and card games. James was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dennis, Texas. James also enjoyed time spent with his family. James...
Marx Edward Wiggs
Apr 3, 2016
Marx Edward Wiggs, 81, of Weatherford went home to be with the Lord suddenly Sunday, April 3, 2016 in the local hospital. He was born March 8, 1935 in Weatherford to Emory Gordon and Annie May Wiggs (Melson). Marx retired from Cameron Wholesale after many years of service and enjoyed woodworking. Marx was an Army Veteran that proudly served his...
Dorothy Ann Fletcher
Apr 3, 2016
Dorothy Ann Fletcher 70, of Weatherford passed away peacefully, Sunday April 3, 2016. Dorothy was born September 24, 1945 in San Antonio to William and Dorothy Shine. She was an accountant for the oil and gas industry and later in life worked in the tennis shop at Midland Country Club for ten years. Dotty loved cooking, baking, reading and spending...
Tommy Joe Davis
Apr 1, 2016
Tommy Joe Davis, 53 of Weatherford passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1, 2016, with his family by his side. Tommy was born July 20, 1962, in Abilene, to Tommie and Madeline Davis. He was a beautician who enjoyed art and loved his pets.
Tommy is survived by his father and stepmother, Cynthia Davis of Mansfield, and his brother,...
Glen David Jensen
Mar 31, 2016
Glen David Jensen, 75, of Weatherford passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016, in a Fort Worth hospital. Glen was born December 12, 1940, in Long Beach, California, to Ralph and Arleen Jensen. He was a retired welder that lived life to the fullest, making the most of everyday. Glen enjoyed woodworking, welding sculptures, and fishing. He is survived by...
Lee Roy Ray
Mar 31, 2016
Lee Roy Ray, 74, of Weatherford passed away Thursday, March 31st, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Lee Roy was born on September 18th, 1941 in Weatherford to M.W. & Willie Ray. Lee Roy retired from Mrs. Baird’s bakery after many years of service. He made lifelong relationships during his routes. He was an avid hunter and fisherman but...
Nancy Ellen Huggins
Mar 28, 2016
Nancy Ellen Huggins, 80, of Fort Worth, passed away Monday, March 28, 2016, at Trail Lake Nursing Home in Fort Worth. Nancy was born October 13, 1935 in Blanchard, Oklahoma to Jess and Lessie Freeman. She married Kenneth E. Huggins on March 27, 1964. She cherished time spent with her family and enjoyed reading. Nancy is survived by her children,...
John Randy Woods
Mar 25, 2016
John Randall “Randy” Woods, 55, of Weatherford, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Weatherford Regional Medical Center in Weatherford, Texas. Randy was born on April 21, 1960, in Weatherford. He was one of three children born to John Thomas, Jr. and Mary Woods. Randy married Becky Meek and together had three children. He enjoyed out-door activities including hunting,...
Bill W Dean
Mar 23, 2016
Bill W. Dean, 80, died Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at his place of residence following a long illness. He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Barbara, his seven children and their spouses, multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchild. As a retired police detective and personal business owner, his success was immeasurable. He had an incredible talent and...
Julia Mae Bush
Mar 22, 2016
Julia Mae Bush, 94, of Weatherford, passed away March 22, 2016, in a local nursing home. She was born the daughter of Joseph and Maebelle Reagan Bryant, on October 22, 1921. Julia had been a volunteer at Weatherford Regional and was a member of Central Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Bush.
Survivors include her sons,...
Patti Jo Jones
Mar 19, 2016
Patti Jo Jones, age 60, passed from this life Saturday, March 19, 2016, at a Fort Worth Hospital. Patti was born October 16, 1955, in Lubbock, Texas, to Robert and Jo Ann Brown. She was an active member of the Oak Ridge Church of Christ where she participated in many church activities and had a special place in her...
Doris Fae Johns
Mar 16, 2016
Doris Fae Johns, 73, of Weatherford passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at her residence. Doris was born January 1, 1943 in Fort Worth, Texas to George P. and Lillie Fae Whisonant. She was an RN in Fort Worth retired from All Saints and later from Plaza Medical Center. Doris loved spending time with her family and enjoyed the outdoors....
Samuel Franklin Hunt
Mar 16, 2016
Samuel “Sam/Pappy” Franklin Hunt, III, 79, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday March 16, 2016, at his home. Sam was born November 25, 1936, in Beeville, Texas, to Samuel Franklin, Jr. and Mary Hunt. Sam retired from Lockheed-Marin after over 30 years of service. Sam was an avid fisherman, gun collector, and builder of model airplanes. Additionally, he was a serious...
Lola Presley Burke
Mar 16, 2016
Lola Presley Burke (formerly Lola Woods of Sabinal) passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Weatherford Regional Medical Center in Weatherford, Texas with her family by her side.
Lola Vae was born on September 13, 1934, to Delma and Joseph Presley, in Golden, Mississippi, and was the fourth of seven children. She loved to recollect “cotton-pickin” days with her siblings...
Ed R. McIver
Mar 15, 2016
Ed R. McIver, 42, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday March 15, 2016. Ed was born September 16, 1973, in Austin, Texas, to Ed Russell McIver, III and Linda Garner McIver.
He was a heavy equipment operator for H and T Riddle. Ed was a workaholic but also enjoyed camping, hunting and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife...
Doris Elizabeth Pauley
Mar 14, 2016
Doris Elizabeth Pauley age 87 of Weatherford, passed away peacefully Monday, March 14, 2016 at a local nursing facility. Doris was born on February 16, 1929 to Harry and Florence Ballard of Foster, WV. Doris enjoyed her career as a supervisor for the phone company. She was a member of Central Christian Church, enjoyed reading the Bible, volunteering for Bible...