Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
James Earl Austin
Jan 3, 2014
James Earl Austin, age 66, of Weatherford, died Friday afternoon, January 3, 2014, in a Fort Worth Hospital. Born December 6, 1947, in Fort Worth, Texas, resident of Weatherford for many years.
Mr. Austin a retired professor, served as a Captain in the U. S. Army, and was member of the Baptist church. Memorials may be sent to Parker...
Dorothy Lee Frazier
Jan 3, 2014
Dorothy Lee Frazier, age 80, of Weatherford, died Friday, January 3, 2014 in a local nursing center. Mrs. Frazier was born March 23, 1933. She was a homemaker and a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church. Mrs. Frazier is preceded in death by her parents, Forney and Mable McClendon, husband Donald Frazier, sister, Maxine Young and Marlyn Guthrie Survivors: Daughters;...
Era Mae Woodard
Jan 3, 2014
Era Mae Woodard, age 88, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 in Austin surrounded by her loving family. Era was born June 23, 1925 in Howell, Texas. She was a homemaker, Greenwood Community volunteer and a member of South Main Church of Christ for over 30 years. Mrs. Woodard is preceded in death by her parents, J.T. and...
Joseph Harold Murray
Jan 2, 2014
Joseph “Joe” Harold Murray passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014, in Weatherford, Texas. Joseph was born to John and Inez Murray, in Alameda, California. Joe enjoyed golfing, fishing, and was an avid Bingo and pool player. He was a software design and electrical engineer for many years. After marrying Hazel Socha in Canada, they moved to Weatherford and became...
James Donald Warren
Jan 1, 2014
James Donald “Don” Warren, 80, of Weatherford went to be with the Lord, January 1, 2014. Don was born August 3, 1933 in Van, Texas to the late Raymond and Elsie Warren. Don was a husband, father, and grandfather. In 1997 he married Clera Huett. He was always by her side helping her and loving her. He loved his family...
Mary Elizabeth Phelan
Jan 1, 2014
Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Phelan, 65, of Willow Park, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Beth was born May 27, 1948 to the late Francys and Eldon Frazier. Beth retired from the City of Weatherford after twenty years of service as Deputy Finance Director. More recently she served as the Deputy Director for the US Attorney and retired on November 15,...
Billy (Bubba) Charles Cooper
Dec 27, 2013
Billy Charles Cooper II passed away Friday December 27, 2013 in Fort Worth Texas. Billy or Bubba as he was affectionately called was born May 13, 1968 in Grapevine Texas. Bubba met and married his bride of almost 17 years, Christina in Fort Worth. Together they had two sons, John Paul and Danyel Charles. Bubba worked for Goodyear as a...
Thelma Parsons Phillips
Dec 27, 2013
Thelma Parsons Phillips, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2013. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Monday, December 30, 2013 at the funeral home. Thelma was born November 25, 1919 to John Henry and Beulah Mae Parsons in Stigler, Oklahoma. She was a resident of Weatherford and a member of North Side Baptist...
Billy Wayne Gurganus
Dec 27, 2013
Billy Wayne Gurganus passed away Friday, December 27, 2013, in Fort Worth Texas. A long time resident of Weatherford, Billy enjoyed shopping at the Farmer's Market, watching football and visiting with the regulars at Wanda's restaurant. He was a Navy veteran and no matter where he lived, he always thought of Texas as home. Billy leaves behind many family...
Michael Jay Clark
Dec 27, 2013
Michael Jay Clark passed away at home, Friday, December 27, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 4, 1951, in Kewanee, Illinois, to Homer “Bud” Clark and Maxine Long Clark; Michael was one of four children.
Michael served four years in the Army. A proud member of Greenwood Baptist Church, he spent most of his life as a...
Charles Ray Swart
Dec 27, 2013
Charles R. Swart, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 27, 2013. Charles was born July 14, 1933 to Rudolph and Laura Mayo Swart in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a longtime resident of Weatherford, Texas. He married Lucibelle Gotcher on June 15, 1956 in Arlington, Texas. He worked as a Logistics Engineer with Lockheed...
Wlliam Allen Farris
Dec 26, 2013
William Allen Farris, age 74, of Weatherford, died early Thursday morning, December 26, 2013 at his residence. Born March 2, 1939 in Ponder Texas. He was a resident of Parker County for several years. He was an electrician and an Air Force Veteran. Survivors: Wife – Shirley Farris of Weatherford Daughters – Teresa Ann Williams and husband, Phillip of Hurst ...
Dorothy Ruth Priddy
Dec 24, 2013
Dorothy Ruth Priddy passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Dorothy was born November 16, 1927 to John Thomas and Sarah Melissa Warren Henderson in Millsap TX. Dorothy was the baby of five children. She grew up in the Millsap area. She married Dewitt Priddy in 1959 and together they had a daughter, Stevie. Dorothy enjoyed playing cards and 42; she...
Nevaeh Marisol Ybanez
Dec 24, 2013
Nevaeh Marisol Ybanez will be missed dearly. She is survived by her loving parents, Francisco and Kimberly Ybanez; two sisters, Tabby and Adreana; grandparents, Lupe and Conrado Camarena, Kenneth and Sheryl Turnbull; and great grandmother, Ada Harkcom; and many Uncles, Aunts and Cousins. We will cherish the time we got to spend with you, Nevaeh. We will miss you...
Wendy May Tedford
Dec 23, 2013
Wendy May Tedford, age 53, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013 in Weatherford, Texas. She requested to be cremated. Wendy was born June 6, 1960 to Toby and Yvonne Cornell Tedford in Bethesda, Maryland. She was a longtime resident of Weatherford. Wendy was Assistant Manager with the Durham School Service. She is preceded in death by her grandson, Taybor Nolynn...
Dorothy Joy Thomas
Dec 22, 2013
Dorothy Thomas, age 85, of Weatherford, died early Sunday morning, December 22, 2013. Born June 10, 1928 in Weatherford, where she had lived most of her life. She was a long time member of the First Baptist Church. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Thomas in 2009 and her parents, Clem Johnston and Anna Johnston Caldwell. Survivors:...
David Anthony Beard
Dec 19, 2013
"Tony" David Anthony Beard born August 7, 1965 in Fort Worth Texas; passed away Thursday December 19, 2013 in Plano Texas. Tony was one of three children born to David P. and Gail Beard. Tony graduated from Texas Christian University with a Masters degree in Computer Science and Business. His work took him to England, Australia, Japan, Germany and Guam. ...
T. M. Sharp
Dec 18, 2013
T.M. Sharp passed away Wednesday December 18, 2013, in Fort Worth, Texas. Born November 10, 1929, in Rotan, Texas, to Elmer and Ada Sharp; T.M. loved to play both softball and baseball. T.M. married Rose Irene and together they had four children. T.M. spent most of his life as an Air Compression Operator in the oil field.
T.M. leaves...
Charles Harold Addison
Dec 18, 2013
Charles Harold Addison, age 76, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Charles was born October 29, 1937 to Deleath and Lola Henderson Addison in Lipan, Texas. He was a lifelong Farmer and Carpenter. He married Neta Tomlinson in Granbury October 8, 1955. Charles enjoyed spending time with his family and fishing. He...
Ishmael Worth Queen, Jr.
Dec 18, 2013
Ishmael Worth (Ish) Queen, Jr., age 65 of Poolville, died Wednesday, December 18, 2013 in Fort Worth. Born August 27, 1948 in Lamesa, Texas, a resident of Parker County for several years. He was an Army Veteran, loving husband, father and pa and he loved woodworking, his dogs, outdoors and his grandkids. Mr. Queen was preceded in death by his...