Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Novella Adams
Oct 17, 2014
Novella Adams Novella was born on July 3, 1917 in Breakenridge and left us on Friday October 17, 2014. For 97 years she was a beautiful spirit and a wonderful cheerful example of what love, joy and generosity were all about. She wished to leave her great tender love and great appreciation to her family, many friends and companions. There...
Carl (Johnny) Wayne Johnson
Oct 17, 2014
Carl Wayne Johnson, born to Wayne and Elisabeth Sanford Johnson on May 20, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee, was known by friends and family as Johnny. Johnny went home to be with our Lord on Friday, October 17, 2014. He was a long time resident of Parker County and served as a Weatherford Police Officer, and a Parker County Sheriff Deputy...
Pearl Blackmon
Oct 16, 2014
Pearl Blackmon, age 91, of Springtown, died Thursday morning, October 16, 2014, at her residence. Born September, 13, 1923 in Springtown, where she had lived all her life. She was a farmer, homemaker and member of the Baptist Church. Pearl loved raising farm animals, gardening and riding around. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Liddy Green,...
David Errol Brown
Oct 15, 2014
David Errol Brown (B-Paw), 67, of Weatherford flew into the arms of Jesus on October 15, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. He endured a courageous fight with Pancreatic Cancer. David was born on December 21, 1946 in Houston, TX to Delno and Carmel Brown. David had two sisters, Susie and Glenda. David married the love of his...
Verdie Lee (Susie) Johnston
Oct 15, 2014
Verdie Lee (Susie) Johnston, 86 of Mineral Wells, went to her heavenly home on October 15, 2014. She was born to Arthur, and Annie Edna Johnston on March 25, 1928 in Erath County Texas. She married Wade Irvin Johnston on August 16, 1947. Susie was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church in Mineral Wells for over 65 years where...
Banister Robert Bailey
Oct 13, 2014
Banister Robert Bailey, age 83, of Baytown, formerly of Weatherford, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014, at the St. James House, in Baytown.
Mr. Bailey was born on January 1, 1931, in Weatherford, to Frank and Joyce Bailey. Banister was a chemist for Cymer Oil and Gas.
Mr. Bailey was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr. and...
Lauris Franklin Lee
Oct 12, 2014
Lauris Franklin Lee, age 72, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014 in the Weatherford hospital. Lauris was born July 26, 1942 in Lubbock, Texas to Temple and Juanita Lee. He was in sales and was a Baptist. Mr. Lee loved sports, especially football, was a past Booster Club President, loved kids and was a music fan. Louris is survived by...
Dorothy Imagene Garrett
Oct 11, 2014
Dorothy Imagene Garrett, age 84, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at her home in Mineral Wells. Memorial service: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2014 at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Mineral Wells. Dorothy was born December 11, 1929 in Gainsville, Texas. She was a retired waitress, a member of the Church of God, she loved quilting and was a...
Jessie Mae McMeekin
Oct 10, 2014
Jessie Mae McMeekin, age 94, passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Friday, October 10, 2014. Mrs. McMeekin was a born on October 23, 1919 in Lohn, Texas. She was a Legal Secretary for Jack Borden, member of East Side Church of Christ, had a lifelong love of cats, and loved to play dominoes and visiting friends in...
Caryla Yvonne Howell
Oct 10, 2014
Caryla Yvonne Howell, age 65, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014. Caryla was born November 10, 1948 to Ira and Augamay Mays. Mrs. Howell was an Administrative Assistant. Caryla is survived by her son; Timothy Howell, granddaughters, Emily and Avery. No service is scheduled at this time.
Jeffrey Don Hopper
Oct 9, 2014
Jeffrey Don Hopper, age 39, of Weatherford, died Thursday, October 9, 2014. Jeff was born December 19, 1974, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Don and Linda Hopper. He was an oil field service tech for KSW Oil Field, loved hunting, fishing, spending time with family, having BBQ’s, and doing for others.
Jeff is survived by his wife, Lori Shae...
Willie B. Brown
Oct 8, 2014
Willie B. Brown, age 67, passed from this life on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at a Weatherford Hospital. Willie was born December 21, 1946 in Weatherford, TX to Henry and Dorothy Brown. He loved fishing and was a member of the Baptist Church. Willie is survived by his Wife, Barbara Brown of Weatherford, TX, Daughter, Terry Conner of Richardson, TX,...
James Nathan Hamlin
Oct 7, 2014
James Nathan Hamlin, age 73, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at his residence in Millsap. James was born January 4, 1941, in Cochran, Georgia, to James and Trellie Hamlin. He was a retired pipeline instrumental technician. James loved repairing mechanical and electrical devices.
Mr. Hamlin is survived by his wife, Opal Hamlin of Millsap; daughter, Gina Minyard and...
Norbert Henry Riehm
Oct 3, 2014
Norbert Henry Riehm, 80, of Weatherford passes away Friday, October 3, 2014, at his residence. Norbert was born December 16, 1933, in Freeport, Minnesota. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 30 years of dedicated service as a Chief Master Sergeant. After retiring, Mr. Riehm went to work for McDonald Douglas. He enjoyed traveling in his RV, doing...
James Roy Pickering
Oct 2, 2014
James Roy Pickering, age 56, of Everman, died Thursday morning, October 2, 2014, in Fort Worth. Born February 9, 1958, in Fort Worth, Texas.
James worked for Southwest Beverage Company, was a Christian, liked to tinker in his workshop and was an avid reader. He served as a staff Sgt. in the Air Force for six years and was...
Nolan Queen, Jr.
Oct 1, 2014
Nolan Queen, Jr., age 87, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Mr. Queen was born on February 3, 1927, to Nolan and Tempe Queen. Nolan was born in Weatherford and has been a lifetime resident of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. Nolan attended elementary and junior high in Weatherford and graduated with the Weatherford High School class of...
David Loren Pritchard
Oct 1, 2014
David L. Pritchard passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. David was born in Pasadena, CA, one of six children, he grew up in Weatherford, had previously worked as an LVN, was a Baptist and served his Lord Jesus Christ. David is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Verle and Marian Loretta Pritchard, sister, Margie Lou Pritchard Dunn and brother,...
Howard Richard Williams
Sep 30, 2014
Howard Richard Williams passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Howard was born in Washington, Kansas, to Clara Agnes and Howard Russell Williams. Mr. Williams was retired from the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Washington, Kansas. Howard enjoyed football games with his grandson, Craig.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents;...
Dovie Absher
Sep 29, 2014
Dovie Absher, 95, of Weatherford passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 at a local nursing home. Dovie was born April 1, 1919 in Lueders, Texas to Grady and Dora Poston Roberts. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church. Dovie was preceded in death by her husband, Don, parents, daughter Diane Creel and son Tony Absher. Her...
William Howard Pope
Sep 29, 2014
William Howard Pope, 94, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 in a local care facility. William was born February 14, 1920 in Fort Worth to Lena and Ewell Pope. Mr. Pope graduated from Texas Christian University with a Master’s Degree. He served in the United States Army and Navy. He was an avid reader and enjoyed treasure hunting....