Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Mary McAlpin
May 27, 2015
Mary McAlpin 55, of Springtown, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at a Fort Worth hospital. She was born on March 23, 1960 in Plainview, TX. Mary enjoyed yardwork, playing billiards and fishing. Mary is survived by her father William Shannon, her brother William “Dub” Shannon, her daughters Pamela McNeeley and husband Eric of Springtown, Melissa McAlpin of Mineral...
Juanita Irene Collins
May 26, 2015
Juanita Irene Collins, 87, of Weatherford passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015. Juanita was born September 4, 1927, in Navarro, Texas, to Joe and Alpha Harrison Fowler; she was the oldest of 12 children. Juanita was a caregiver and a cook for many restaurants in the Mineral Wells and surrounding areas. She enjoyed sewing, playing with her grandchildren, and...
Mary Lee Woolsey
May 24, 2015
Mary Lee Neely Woolsey, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Sunday, May 24, 2015. Mary was born April 19, 1927 in Legal, Oklahoma to Bennett and Della Neely. She was a homemaker and a member of Lake Arlington Baptist Church. Mary loved flowers, watching birds, cooking and working cross...
Coy Wayne Walker
May 24, 2015
Coy Wayne Walker, 41, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015. Coy was born June 8, 1973, to Herbert and Judy Downing Walker. He was a water well driller for Walker Water Well Services a 4th generation family business. Coy was a member of the Baptist Church and was an ordained minister.
He was preceded in death by...
Lucian Melvin Peoples
May 22, 2015
Lucian Melvin Peoples age 74, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015, from a long term illness. Mr. Peoples was best known as “Melvin” to his family and friends. He was born in Weatherford, Texas on November 19, 1940. Melvin loved to listen to bluegrass and country music; enjoyed most sports especially football. Mr. Peoples was a retired dairyman that...
Danny Ray Tollett
May 22, 2015
Danny Ray Tollett, age 53, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015. He was born March 8, 1962. Danny was preceded in death by his father, Arlan Lee Tollett. Danny is survived by his mother, Wilma Mae Tollett of Weatherford Texas; his sister, Debbie Lee and family from Weatherford Texas and his brother, Dennis Tollett and family from Weatherford Texas. Graveside...
Joe Ed Skinner
May 21, 2015
Joe Ed Skinner passed from this life to be with his Heavenly Father May 21, 2015. Joe served in the United States Navy from 1955-1957. He was a Charter Member of the Benbrook Fire Department and lived an active life in the city of Benbrook; from the time Benbrook was organized until 1970. He was very active in the Saddle...
Jacqueline Jean Adams
May 20, 2015
Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean Adams, age 68, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at her residence in Weatherford.Jackie was born on May 24, 1946 in Douglas, Michigan. She was a homemaker, a former manager of a Deli & Bakery, Jackie loved her family, loved to bargain hunt at antique stores and resale shops and enjoyed assisting in estate sales. Mrs. Adams...
David Christian Rueter
May 19, 2015
David Christian Rueter, age 54, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at a Ft. Worth Hospital. David was born September 12, 1960 in Arlington, TX to John and Beverly Rueter. He was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church where he served as a Lay Minister and was active in many areas of ministry. David was an OSU Alumni and...
Kenneth Earl Alexander
May 19, 2015
Kenneth Earl Alexander, 87, of Weatherford passed away, Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Kenneth was born October 26, 1927 in Commerce, Texas to Oral and Valra Alexander. He was a US Navy veteran who served in the South Pacific Theater during WWII. Mr. Alexander worked for Convair, which later became General Dynamics and then retired from Bell Helicopter in 1990 as...
Totsie Dean Grisham Cook
May 18, 2015
Totsie Dean Grisham Cook entered into the presence of her Lord on Monday, May 18, 2015, at the age of 90. After a night and day of upper respiratory difficulties, she felt ill after dinner, suddenly became short of breath and suffered a fatal heart attack. After years of fighting diabetes and heart concerns, she longed to be with her...
Bradley James Hood
May 16, 2015
Bradley James Hood, 58, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, May 16th, 12:53 pm, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. He was born March 29th, 1957, in Youngstown Ohio, and served his country in the United States Air Force in active duty 1976-1980, and Air Force reserves from 1980-1982, receiving the Air Force Outstanding...
Carl Franklin Randle
May 15, 2015
Carl Franklin Randle, 80, of Mineral Wells, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at his residence. Carl was born January 9, 1935 in Fort Worth to James and Dollie Randle. He worked in the maintenance department for Master Shield and retired in 1994. Carl was a devoted family man. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Glunna Louise...
William Robert Bardwell
May 15, 2015
Robert Bardwell, age 64, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015. Mr. Bardwell was born February 9, 1951 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was a Welder for Stewart Tank in Strawn. Mr. Bardwell is preceded in death by his son, Joseph Bardwell. Survivors: Wife Sue, daughter, Angela Adams and husband Ben of Oram, Utah, sons; Darrell Dale and wife...
Carlton Marvin Johnson
May 15, 2015
Carlton Johnson, 88 of Weatherford, TX passed away peacefully Friday, May 15, 2015 in a hospital. Mr. Johnson was born on April 2, 1927 in Wichita, KS. Carlton is a retired aerospace engineer from Bell Helicopter in Hurst, TX. He enjoyed visiting with family, taking trips, fishing, watching football and baseball especially when his grandson was playing baseball. Carlton is...
Claudette Woods
May 13, 2015
Claudette Woods, age 69, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Mrs. Woods was born February 28, 1946 in Leavenworth, Kansas. She was a homemaker, a former LVN, member of Victory Baptist Church, loved her family, enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cooking, genealogy and traveling. Survivors: Husband of 48 years Larry Woods of Weatherford, sons, Jeff Woods and wife Liz of...
Milton Lamar Brown
May 13, 2015
Milton Lamar Brown, age 84, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Milton was born March 21, 1931 in Thornton, Texas to Walter and Maggie Brown. In 1954, he married his wife Nell and they moved to Weatherford in 1958. He retired as a Texas State Trooper after 36 1/2 years of loyal service. He and Nell also owned...
Laura Corley Tyra
May 12, 2015
Laura Corley Tyra, 69, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on May 12, 2015. Laura is survived by her loving husband Guy J. Tyra of Hudson Oaks, children Danna McCook Luter of Fort Worth, Clay McCook and wife Tessa of Arlington, Keith McCook and wife Kristina of Dallas, stepson Timmy Tyra and wife Jennifer of...
Stanley M Carney
May 12, 2015
Stanley M. Carney, age 82, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in a Weatherford nursing center. Mr. Carney was born September 7, 1932 in Rudy, Arkansas. He was a former resident of San Juan, Texas and then retired to Alamo, Texas. Stanley was a US Army Veteran, and attended The University of Texas in Austin on a football...
William Lee Roten
May 12, 2015
William Lee Roten, “Daddy Bill,” passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at his home in Weatherford, Texas surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Hamilton, Texas on April 22, 1937 to William C. Roten and Irene Brinkley. He was a member of Deer Creek Lodge and a 55-year member of the IBEW. He touched and influenced...