Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Amy Young Walker
Dec 10, 2015
Amy Young Walker, 49, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2015, at her home north of Garner, Texas, in the Bethesda Community. Amy Young was born on June 28, 1966, in Weatherford, Texas, to Andrew Young of Millsap, Texas and Nelda Colley née Coalson of Bethesda, Texas. She was the second of four children.
Amy grew up on a...
Jarrett McKinney
Dec 9, 2015
Jarrett (JC) McKinney, 85, of White Settlement, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Holland Lake Nursing Center in Weatherford. Funeral services and burial will be private.
JC was born November 13, 1930, in Collinsville, Texas, to Frank and Hazel McKinney. He proudly served his country for 22 years, first as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division and...
Danny Clifford Hart
Dec 6, 2015
Danny Clifford Hart, 68, of Weatherford passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015 in a local care facility. Danny was born May 5, 1947 in McKinney, Texas to Clifford and Laverne Hart. Danny was a member of Brock Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his father. Survivors: mother, Laverne Hart; brother, Alan Hart; nephews Michael and Benji Hart. Funeral...
James Robert Hardin
Dec 5, 2015
James “Jimmy” R. Hardin, 72, of Weatherford, passed away late Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Kindred Hospital in Fort Worth. Jimmy was born May 11, 1943 in Weatherford, Texas to Johnny and Courtney Hardin. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict serving aboard the USS Hornet. He enjoyed fishing. Most of all, Jimmy cherished...
Melvin L. Simons
Dec 3, 2015
Melvin L. Simons, 90, of Weatherford went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 3, 2015. He was born on March 6, 1925, to Joe Grant and Clemmie Allen Simons in Buffalo Springs, Texas. He graduated from the Midway School in Clay County. Melvin enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1943 where he served three years...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...









