Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
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...
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. Dorothy was born December 11, 1929 in Gainesville, Texas. She was a retired waitress, a member of the Church of God, she loved quilting and was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Mrs. Garrett was preceded in death by her daughter,...
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...
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 was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Verle and Marian Loretta Pritchard; sister, Margie Lou Pritchard Dunn; and...
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....
Cris Plowman
Sep 28, 2014
Cris Plowman, age 43, of Weatherford, died on September 28, 2014 Cris was a deckhand for Patterson Oil Company. Cris was loved by many and will be missed terribly. He had a passion for music and mixing music. His love for animals and his kind, giving heart set him apart. He was fun loving and always had a spark in...
Mertie Jo Morgan
Sep 25, 2014
Mertie Jo Morgan passed from this life on September 25, 2014. She was the youngest child of George and Almertie Josie Lowe, and was born to them on October 5, 1925, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Preceding her in death, in 2012, was her beloved husband of sixty-nine years, Glenn Morgan.
Never working outside the home, Mertie loved to cook,...
Sarah Jean Jefferson
Sep 23, 2014
Sarah Jean Jefferson, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Sarah was born May 6, 1940 in Wortham, Texas to Fred and Pearlene Thomas. Mrs. Jefferson was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church and a homemaker. Sarah loved singing, cooking and taking care of her family. She is preceded in death...