Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Simon Maya
Nov 29, 2014
Simon Maya, 67, passed away, Saturday, Nov 29, 2014. Survivors: Wife, Juana Maya; three daughters; one son. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stephens Catholic Church. Interment: Zion Hill Cemetery. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday at Galbreaith-Pickard.
Jackson Edgar Stockstill
Nov 29, 2014
Jackson Edgar Stockstill, age 69, of Gordon, formerly of Weatherford, defeated his battle with ALS and passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014, at the comfort of his residence surrounded by his family. Jackson was born on July 11, 1945, in Strawn, Texas, to Houston and Velma Stockstill.
He was a retired welder and mechanic, and could do just about...
Norma Jean Hovis
Nov 28, 2014
Norma Jean Hovis, 90, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 from cardiac complications at Martin Crest Assisted Living in Weatherford, Texas. Jean was born August 31, 1924 in Mountain Grove, Missouri to James Richard and Ethel Matilda Orr. Jean was a longtime resident of Arlington, TX; where she and her husband, Dwight, owned Town North Ben Franklin and Jean’s Hallmark....
Dorothy Marie Swearingin
Nov 28, 2014
Dorothy Marie Swearingin, age 85, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 in the Weatherford Hospital. Mrs. Swearingin was born September 13, 1929 in Weatherford where she was a lifelong resident. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband; Jimmy Swearingin and son in law, Dobber Morris. Survivors: Daughters; Beverly Hooker and husband, Gene of Weatherford, Connie Morris and special friend...
Kathleen Wright
Nov 27, 2014
Kathleen Wright, 90, of Weatherford, died Thursday evening November 27, 2014, at the College Park Rehabilitation Center in Weatherford. Born May 31, 1924 in Weatherford to Frank and Stella (Roberts) Thomas, Bonnie Kathleen Thomas grew up on her father’s dairy farm and graduated from Weatherford High School in 1940. She married John J. “Jack” Wright Dec. 4, 1942, after which...
Joseph Carr Rickey, III
Nov 25, 2014
Joseph Carr Rickey, III, 67, passed away November 25th at Baylor Hospital, Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Rickey was born August 6th, 1947 to Joseph and Lois Rickey. He retired from the Air Force as a Tech Sergeant. Joe enjoyed traveling with his wife, Joyce Rickey on their motorcycle. They went on many cross country trips throughout the years. He enjoyed...
Dwight Sterling Vogt
Nov 25, 2014
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Dwight Vogt, 56, of North Richland Hills, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Dwight was born November 19, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas to George and Mildred Vogt. He was a loving Husband, Father and "Papa D". Dwight loved his family, especially his grandchildren and enjoyed participating in family activities. He also loved to travel. Survivors: Wife,...
Velma Sue Eaton
Nov 23, 2014
Velma Sue Eaton, 80, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 during the night in Weatherford. She was born January 23, 1934. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Harrel Wayne Eaton and a daughter, Patricia Lynn Moreno, both in 1996. She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Wynn Eaton, of White Settlement, TX; three grandchildren, Micah Boulter, presently living...
Frances Odetta Jackson
Nov 23, 2014
Frances Odetta Jackson, 86, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014, in a local nursing facility. Frances retired Southwestern Bell as a switchboard operator and was a member of South Main Church of Christ. She loved her close church friends and family.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jackson, Sr.
She is survived by her...
Tommy V. Grimes
Nov 22, 2014
Tommy V. Grimes, 63, of Weatherford, died Saturday, November 22, 2014, in White Settlement. Born August 30, 1951, in West Minister, Maryland, a resident of Weatherford for a few years, he was an auto mechanic and owner of Tommy Grimes Import Repair. Tommy was fond of firearms, ammunition reloading, shooting ranges, water skiing, motorcycles, and horses.
He was...
Robert Van Vandaddy Yarbrough
Nov 22, 2014
Robert Van “Vandaddy” Yarbrough Sr., age 61, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014. Van was born on July 14, 1953 in Plainview Texas to R C and Jean Yarbrough. He was a retired highly respected Class A Foreman for Integrated Interiors Inc. Van was a loving influence for family and friends, he touched lives in many ways. Van...
Mark Andrew Cole
Nov 19, 2014
Mark Andrew Cole, 49, of Weatherford, Texas died on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at a Fort Worth hospital. Mark was born on January 11, 1965. Mark was married to Melinda Brandon Cole on April 7, 2006. He was actively involved in the lives of his daughters Maddison Lee Cole and Mollie Anne Cole. Mark is survived by his wife, Melinda...
Lisa Musgrave Lamb
Nov 18, 2014
Lisa Anne Musgrave Lamb Our Dear Lisa Anne Musgrave Lamb, age 58, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday November 18, 2014. Lisa had an infectious love for life, and always had a smile and something nice to say to everybody she saw. Her positive attitude brightened the world around her, and she was always up for new adventures...
Kenneth Edward Carr
Nov 17, 2014
Kenneth Edward “Buddy” Carr, age 59, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014. Buddy was born September 2, 1955 in Elmira, New York. He was a member of Harvest Rain Church, was a Poet Laureate, love to write poetry, play the guitar and sing. Buddy is preceded in death by his parents; Kenneth and Alice Carr, sister; Sharon Venable.Survivors:...
Roberta Eilene Wilson
Nov 17, 2014
Roberta Eilene Wilson, 67, a resident of Holland Lake Nursing Home since 2005, passed away Monday evening November 17, 2014. “Berta” as she was known to so many, was born in Webster City, Iowa on September 22, 1947 to Robert and Wanda Wilson. Berta traveled to many places with her family, as her Dad was a career military man and...
Randy Means
Nov 17, 2014
Randy Means, 44, of Weatherford passed away, Monday November 17, 2014. Randy was born, May 8, 1970, in Fort Worth, and was a lifelong resident of Parker County. He was employed by WISD for over 18 years. He loved carpentry, working with his hands, and building various items, but his greatest love was for his family.
Randy was preceded...
Billye M Simons
Nov 16, 2014
Billye Marie Simons, 84, of Weatherford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Billye was born on April 16, 1930 in Westbrook, Texas to Claude and Mildred Sweatt. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1946. Billye married Melvin Simons on December 7, 1948. Together they owned and operated M&B Transport for 18 years. She was a member of...
Curtis Lee Johnson, Sr.
Nov 15, 2014
Curtis Lee Johnson Sr. 87, of Weatherford passed away Saturday, November 15, 2014 at a local hospital. Mr. Johnson was a former mechanic and the custodian for Grace First Presbyterian Church for over thirty years. He was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife Mary. ...
Gary Stephens
Nov 12, 2014
Gary Orman Stephens, 63, of Clifton passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in Weatherford, Texas. Gary was born June 13, 1951 in Roswell, New Mexico to Harold and Oleta Stephens. He was an electrician. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Lansford and husband Michael; granddaughter, Ava Myers all of Weatherford; sister, Connye Stephens of Dallas; Niece, Denyse Crews and...
Kristy Dianne Rice
Nov 10, 2014
Kristy Dianne Rice, age 40, passed from this life Monday, November 10, 2014. Kristy was born August 24, 1974 in Mineral Wells, TX to Johnny and Phyllis Richardson. Kristy gained a love for animals that was passed down from her sweet momma during her childhood and she carried it over into her adulthood. She loved fishing, horseback riding, swimming in...