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Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

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Hazel Ann Sylvester

Hazel Ann Sylvester

Dec 2, 2015

Hazel “Ann” Sylvester, age 84, of Weatherford, passed away, December 2, 2015. She was born in Lubbock, Texas on March 18, 1931 to John and Beulah Harrison. Ann loved gardening, cooking, reading, and writing letters. Most importantly she loved spending time with her family and her dog Lizzie. She was a retired Elementary Education Curriculum Coordinator and was a member...

Tiburcio Garza, Jr.

Tiburcio Garza, Jr.

Dec 2, 2015

Tiburcio Garza, Jr., 69, of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015, with his family by his side.  He was born on December 11, 1945, in Yorktown, Texas.  

Tiburcio retired from Lockheed as an aerospace manager. He loved fishing, hunting and collecting guns. 

Tiburcio is survived by his daughters, Donna Garza of Granbury and Hannah Garza of Aledo; son, Andy Ray...

Sandra Anne Haydon

Sandra Anne Haydon

Dec 2, 2015

Obituary: Sandra Anne Haydon   On December 2, 2015, surrounded by family and close friends, Sandra Anne Haydon (69), wife of Randy Haydon, lost her battle with cancer.  Her presence in the Weatherford/Mineral Wells communities will be missed because her happy smile and her willingness to help with any community project. Sandy was born in Austin, Texas to Dr. and Mrs....

Nelda Kay Hamilton

Nelda Kay Hamilton

Nov 30, 2015

  Nelda Kay Hamilton, 60, of Weatherford, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 30, 2015. Nelda was born November 14, 1955, in Slaton, Texas. Nelda worked in aerospace manufacturing, loved her pet Chihuahua, Jimmy Mac, and spending time with her three grandchildren.            Nelda is survived by her son, David Haley; grandson, Timothy Haley;...

Carol Alice Laskorski

Carol Alice Laskorski

Nov 26, 2015

Carol Alice Laskorski, 75, of Weatherford, passed away late Thursday, November 26, at Weatherford Regional Medical Center in Weatherford. Carol was born on December 31, 1939, in New York City, to Matthew and Margaret Cummins. Some of the many titles of her honor include, “Wife, Mother (Mom), Grandmother, ‘Gi-Gi’ or Great-grandmother, and Aunt Carol.”  Carol was truly the ‘Family Matriarch.’...

Clara B Russell

Clara B Russell

Nov 24, 2015

Clara B. Russell, 84, our shining light, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at her residence.  Clara was born September 28, 1931 in Boone County, West Virginia. She was a devoted Catholic and strongly believed in her Faith. Our shining light has dimmed but Clara will always be loved and remembered. She is preceded in death by her parents, son,...

Frank K. Cooper

Frank K. Cooper

Nov 24, 2015

  Frank K. Cooper, 92, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 in a local nursing facility. He was born June 18, 1923, in Dimmitt, Texas, to Benjamin Franklin and Kittie Cook Cooper. Frank was a pipeline inspector for Houston Contractors, traveling with the company to Iran, Africa and Argentina. He retired after 40 years of dedicated service. He...

Richard Karl Coalson

Richard Karl Coalson

Nov 24, 2015

Richard Karl Coalson, 57 of Weatherford passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at his residence. Funeral: 10:00 AM, Tuesday December 1, 2015 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with Brady Johnston officiating. Interment: Cuero Memorial Gardens, Victoria Texas. Rick worked for HEB as a manager and later worked for Action Security.  He attended Bethesda United Methodist Church, loved spending time with...

Linda Johnson Barfield

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...

Jason Leroy Buechler

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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, Texas, 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...

Betty Mae Starnes

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...

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