Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Violet J. Verstraete
Aug 24, 2014
Violet J. Verstraete, 75, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014. Violet was born August 7, 1939 in Rockford, Illinois to Mary Frances and James Edward Burt. Mrs. Verstraete moved to Weatherford in 1982. She was a member to the Saint Stephens Parish. Violet is preceded in death by her parents and two siblings, Darlene McCourt and Robert Burt....
William Burton Cook
Aug 23, 2014
William Burton Cook entered into the presence of His Lord on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at the age of 90. Born in Shep, Taylor County, Texas, on July 10, 1924, he married his sweetheart there April 24, 1943. He and Totsie Dean Grisham celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary this year. Burton served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, after which...
Montie Sharron Hood
Aug 23, 2014
Montie Sharron Hood, age 75, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014 in Weatherford, Texas. Sherry was born June 18, 1939 to Freddie J. and Montie Mae Walker Tucker in Sweetwater, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Weatherford and a member of North Side Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charlie L. Hood of Weatherford; children, Cynthia Hood of Weatherford,...
Bob Carter
Aug 19, 2014
Bob Carter, 59, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014, in Sherman, Texas. Bob was born January 5, 1955, in Weatherford, to James and Anita Carter.
He worked for Dr. Pepper Snapple Group for 41 years and in the last few years was a Dynamic Routing Manager. Bob was saved at a young age while attending Vacation Bible...
Donald Earl Pilgrim
Aug 18, 2014
Donald Earl Pilgrim, age 66 of Poolville, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014 at his residence. Don was born on March 10, 1948 in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was a retired vocational Ag., teacher at Peaster ISD, owner of Pilgrim Farm & Ranch, a member of Peaster Lions Club, member of Authon Church of Christ, he loved farming and working...
Karolen Sue Justice-Seymour
Aug 18, 2014
Karolen Sue Justice-Seymour, age 70, of Weatherford passed away Monday, August 18, 2014. She was born February 13, 1944 in Diamond, Missouri, to Luther and Minnie Jeans. Karolen was the former owner of A-1 Miracle Towing in Fontana, California and a former supervisor for Southwestern Bell Telecommunications. She was a member of Central Christian Church and she volunteered many...
Linda Kay Holcomb
Aug 16, 2014
Linda Kay Gilliland Holcomb, 66, a strong and loving woman, left her temporary home for an eternal one on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Linda was born December 4, 1947, in Weatherford, Texas where she lived her entire life. She married the love of her life, Jim, and they recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary on July 9, 2014. Linda spent...
James Clinton Biondo
Aug 15, 2014
James Clinton Biondo, 56, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at home with his family by his side. He fought a long and valiant battle against cancer. James was born January 31, 1958 in Miami, Florida and was a long time resident of the area. Mr. Biondo was a valued employee of Bryant Electric in Miami with...
Linda M. Sims
Aug 14, 2014
Linda Michelle Sims, age 66, of Weatherford, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 14, 2014. Linda was born in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Woodrow and Marion Hall. On January 18, 1964, Linda married the love of her life, John M. Sims, Sr. in Austin, Texas. Linda loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren,...
Eunice Bernice Armstrong
Aug 12, 2014
Eunice Bernice Armstrong, 85, passed away Tuesday August 12, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones. Bernice was born September 10, 1928 in Waco TX to Frank and Pearl Preston. She moved to Tin Top on the Brazos River when she was a young child. She lived there till she married and moved to Sweetwater TX. Bernice had 5 children. In...
Sandra Dixon
Aug 11, 2014
Sandra Dixon, age 76, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 at Weatherford Healthcare Center. Mrs. Dixon was born on February 21, 1938 in Olney, Texas. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and loved making jewelry. Mrs. Dixon was a retired hairdresser from Azle and a member of First Baptist Church Lakeside. Mrs. Dixon is survived by her...
Dorothy Ruth McKinney
Aug 10, 2014
Dorothy McKinney passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. Dot was born October 30, 1929 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania to Susan and John Pangrac. Survivors include her husband, Jarrett; daughter, Dawn Loewen and husband, Bob and their children, Will and Lucy; son, Randal McKinney and wife, Lynn and their children, Jarrett, Logan and Leah. Memorial: 3 p.m. Thursday, Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.
Ann Lasater Dawson
Aug 9, 2014
Ann Lasater Dawson, 95, passed away Saturday August 9, 2014 in Fort Worth. Born March 14, 1919 to Sterling and Nell Dennis in New Hope TX; Ann was one of 9 children. Ann moved to Aledo to finish school and met Bill Lasater. They married in 1938 and moved to Weatherford to raise their family of three girls. Ann loved...
Finis Smith Blankenship
Aug 9, 2014
Finis Blankenship passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. Finis was a retired plumber. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp and graduated from Sam Houston State University. Finis loved to dance; a favorite place was the Stagecoach in Fort Worth.
Survivors include his wife and longtime companion, Gloria Brinkley; daughter, Sondra Grimes and husband, Mike of Azle; sons, Tommy...
Al Ray Carter
Aug 9, 2014
Alden Ray Carter, 64, passed away at home Saturday, August 9, 2014, in Fort Worth. Born April 11, 1950, to Jean and Mary Carter, in Strawn, Texas; Al was the eldest of two children. Al grew up in the Weatherford area, attending Weatherford High School and Weatherford College where he was President of the Rodeo Association. When Al made...
Love Latrelle Gartman
Aug 8, 2014
Love Latrelle Gartman passed away at home Friday August 8, 2014. Born June 17, 1932 in Mineral Wells to Ivory and Lizzie Garrett; Love was one of seven children. Love met and married Ralph “Dean” Gartman, together they raised five children. Love enjoyed cooking, and hosting swim parties for the family and neighbors. She worked in the Home Health industry...
Johnny Darrell Cartwright
Aug 8, 2014
Johnny Darrell Cartwright, age 69, passed away Friday, August 8, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Johnny was born November 10, 1944 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Bobby and Dorothy Cartwright. Johnny was retired and was a longtime resident of Collinsville, Oklahoma. He is preceded in death by his daughter, DeVonna Kay and parents, Bobby and Dorothy Cartwright. Survivors include his wife, Orvella...
Leona Lucille Britton
Aug 6, 2014
Leona Lucille Britton, age 86, passed away Wednesday, August 06, 2014 in a Weatherford nursing center. Leona was born February 29, 1928 in Weatherford where she was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Britton was a homemaker and a member of Tin Top Church of Christ. She was an artist and loved to paint landscapes, she loved R.V. traveling and loved to...
Charles Benjamin Englert, Jr.
Aug 4, 2014
Charles Benjamin Englert, Jr. went home to be with his Heavenly Father Monday, August 04, 2014. Born May 23, 1929 in Sparlingsville, MI to Charles B. and Mary Ann “Dollie” Englert; Chuck was the baby of seven children. He married his high school sweetheart, Isabelle Graham in Port Huron MI. Chuck served our country in the U.S. Army during the...
Donald Ray Swancy
Aug 4, 2014
Donald Ray “Donnie” Swancy, age 62, of Weatherford, died Monday, August 4, 2014 at his residence. Born December 8, 1951 in Weatherford, where he had lived most of his life. Donnie, formerly of Las Vegas, was a radio broadcaster and former professor at UNLV. He was a member of the Couts Memorial United Methodist Church, a Music Afficianato, Rock and...
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