Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Linda Johnson Barfield
Nov 24, 2015
Linda (Lynn) Glewen Barfield 1948-2015 Lynn was born July 27, 1948 in Waupun, Wisconsin, the daughter of Clarence and Henrietta Glewen. She attended school in Waupun and graduated from Waupun High School in 1966 and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1971 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Lynn served for two years in the U.S. Air Force assigned to Andrews...
Jason Leroy Buechler
Nov 22, 2015
Jason L. Buechler, 30, of Weatherford, TX, died on November 22, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. Jason had been bravely battling cancer since 2012. He was born in San Luis Obispo, CA, on August 8, 1985. Jason attended school in Granbury and Weatherford. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 2004 and majored in computer science at Weatherford College. After...
Joe Bill Fulks
Nov 21, 2015
Joe Bill Fulks, 53, of Springtown, passed away November 21, 2015 at his home. Joe Bill was born January 29, 1962 in Weatherford to Bobby Gene and Mary Lee Fulks. He graduated in 1980 from Springtown High School. Joe Bill was an automotive mechanic and had many friends. Joe Bill is survived by his son, Brian Munnerlyn of Azle; grandson,...
Georgia Katherine Sessum
Nov 17, 2015
Georgia Katherine Sessum, matriarch of the family, died November 17, 2015 at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 28, 1931 in South Bend, Indiana to George and Katherine Delano. One of 9 siblings raised in Evansville, Indiana. Georgia (Nan, Kats) was a very warm and wonderful person. She had overcome many obstacles in life and didn't let...
Michael James Solverson
Nov 16, 2015
Michael James Solverson 56, of Weatherford passed away peacefully on Monday, November 16, 2015 at a local hospital. Mike was born on July 14, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA. He was not afraid of hard work, a warehouse worker by trade. He was a member of Corner Point Assembly of God and enjoyed helping his church and the elders in his...
Colt Allen Bowens
Nov 16, 2015
Colt Allen Bowens, 32, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015. He was born August 28, 1983, in Weatherford, and returned from San Angelo last year. He worked as a construction worker with his dad. Colt enjoyed gymnastics and skateboarding when he was younger. Colt was the son of Ted Bowens, step-mother Barbara Bowens and mother Shelia Carpenter. He was...
Bill Atchley
Nov 15, 2015
Bill Atchley, age 85, passed from this life Sunday, November 15, 2015 at his residence. Bill was born April 12, 1930 in DeKalb, TX to William and Gladys Atchley. He was a retired coach, principal, and public school teacher, being on staff at Throckmorton, Albany, Breckenridge, and finally at Weatherford. Bill was a member of the Tejas Club at East...
Kenneth Ray Harrison, Sr.
Nov 14, 2015
Kenneth Ray Harrison, Sr., passed away at his home on Saturday, November 14, 2015. He was surrounded by his family, friends, and wonderful staff members of Alpha Omega Hospice.
Kenneth was born on March 29, 1952, in Houston, Texas. He and his wife moved to the Weatherford area in 2010, where he worked at Bell Helicopter. They were members at Trinity...
Mary McLin
Nov 13, 2015
Mary McLin, 56, of Mineral Wells, passed away early on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Harris Hospital SW in Fort Worth. Mary was born on June 5, 1959, in Houston, Texas. She enjoyed working on cars and was a self-proclaimed “Shade Tree Mechanic.” Mary could always make “good light of a bad situation.” She enjoyed playing card games and working...
Carmen Walters
Nov 13, 2015
Carmen Walters, 75, of Weatherford passed away in peace, Friday, November 13, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. Born in 1940 in New Mexico, she graduated from ASU and moved to Texas by way of San Diego where she met her husband and started their family. She was a loving wife and mother, an exceptional homemaker, and loyal...
Samuel David Brazeal
Nov 11, 2015
Samuel David Brazeal, age 19, passed from this life Wednesday, November 11, 2015 in Ottawa, Kansas. Samuel was born December 27, 1995 in Houston, TX to Zip and Sherri Brazeal. He was a student at Ottawa University where he was a member of the Football Team. Samuel's passion was football; however in High School, he wanted to play basketball so...
Betty Mae Starnes
Nov 8, 2015
Betty Starnes passed away in Weatherford, Texas on November 8, 2015 at the age of 91. She was born July 23, 1924 in Los Angeles County, California to Laura (Parkhurst) Carr and Stacy William Carr, Sr. During her childhood Betty lived throughout Southern California and met her late husband, Hoyt T. Starnes, while she was employed at an Army base...
Vera Ann White
Nov 8, 2015
Vera Ann White, 70, of Kennedale, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 8, 2015, with her family by her side. She entered this life on August 14, 1945, in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Vera was a devoted member of the Assembly of God, a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, gardening, fishing, playing marbles, and spending...
Bobby (Bob) Lane Stout
Nov 1, 2015
Bobby “Bob” Lane Stout, age 84, left this world to be with our Heavenly Father Sunday, November 1, 2015. He was a resident of the Peachtree Place Alzheimer’s Unit in Weatherford, Texas during his last days.
Bobby was born June 30, 1931, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Steven Edward “S.E.” Stout and Tennie Beatrice Holland Stout. Bob’s Father, a Woodmen...
Joe Hardy Minshew
Nov 1, 2015
Joe Minshew, 94, passed away peacefully in his home on November 1st 2015. Joe worked for General Dynamics (now Lockheed-Martin) for nearly 40 years. He was a member of the CCCs (Civilian Conservation Corps). He was an avid fisherman. Joe fished for decades on Benbrook Lake and also many years on Possum Kingdom Lake, where he had a cabin and...
Glenn Douglas Shumaker
Oct 27, 2015
Glenn “Doug” Douglas Shumaker, 59, of Weatherford, passed away suddenly on Tuesday evening, October 27, at Weatherford Regional Medical Center in Weatherford. Doug was born October 4, 1956, in Andrews Texas to John Wesley and Bettie Lee Shumaker. He proudly served his country in the US Army upon graduation from high school. He went on to study at Southwestern Seminary. ...
Acey Bob Carter
Oct 26, 2015
Acey Bob Carter, 61, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 26, 2015. A devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Acey will always be remembered for his big heart, cheerful smile and loyalty.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Karen, of 31 years; son, Scott Carter and wife, Meg; daughter, Sabrina...
James Dalton Marcum, Jr.
Oct 24, 2015
James "Jim" Dalton Marcum, Jr., age 55, of Lipan, passed away peacefully in his sleep while vacationing in Pagosa Springs, Colorado at The Diamond T Ranch on October 24, 2015. Jim was born November 3, 1959 in Garden Grove, California to Betty Jo and James Marcum Sr. In 1985, after the death of his father in law, Jim, his wife...
Junior Herman (Bud) Riedel
Oct 24, 2015
Junior Herman "Bud" Riedel passed away at his home on the Tin Top Road, Saturday, 24 October 2015. He had fought a courageous battle with leukemia since April. Bud was born 27 February 1933 in Osmond, Pierce County, Nebraska. He was the oldest of seven children born to Herman and Ellen (Manske) Riedel. He graduated from Pierce High School in...
Brent Wayne Gilbert
Oct 21, 2015
Brent Wayne Gilbert, 39, of Weatherford, passed away suddenly on October 21. Brent was born October 24, 1975, in Weatherford, TX. He was known to “help anyone in need.” Brent’s whole world revolved around his beloved daughter, Braelee Marie. Brent was a life-long Texas A & M fan. Brent is survived by his daughter, Braelee Marie Parker Gilbert; his long-time...