Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Rudy Tellez Avalos
Nov 24, 2013
Rudolfo “Rudy” Avalos passed away at home surrounded by his loving family, Sunday November 24, 2013. Born March 7, 1937 in Hot Springs NM to Rito and Ramona Avalos; Rudy was one of six children. After servicing our country in the Air Force; Rudy became an instrumentalist in the construction industry. A resident of Weatherford for the past 31 years,...
Jay Franklin Walker Osborn
Nov 23, 2013
Jay Franklin Walker Osborn, age 68, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013, in Azle, Texas.
Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Monday, November 25, 2013, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Central Cemetery, in Weatherford, Texas, with Dr. Calvin Cearley officiating.
Jay...
Terry Lee Wehres
Nov 20, 2013
Terry Lee Wehres passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Born April 12, 1951 to C.R. and Joann Wehres in Fort Worth Texas; Terry was one of three children. Terry was a fan of Elvis Presley and loved singing his songs when performing Karaoke. Terry enjoyed playing pool with friends. Although a Certified Welder, Terry spent most of his life...
Brandi Gail Nash
Nov 19, 2013
Brandi Gail Beck Nash slipped this Earthly plane, joined our Heavenly Father and passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Born February 20, 1981, in Arlington Texas, to Larry and Cheryl Beck, she was one of three children raised with a strong Christian faith. After graduating from Weatherford High School, Brandi proudly obtained her license in Cosmetology and was a...
Freddy Wayne Winstead
Nov 18, 2013
Freddy Wayne Winstead passed away November 18, 2013 in Weatherford. He was Born December 20, 1932 in Spring Creek Community to Clifton and Katye Lou Shaw Winstead. Fred was a graduate of Weatherford High School and North Texas State University. Fred worked for the Texas Highway Department and was an accomplished golfer, winning several tournaments throughout the state. Fred was...
Ora Bell Watson
Nov 18, 2013
Ora Bell Watson passed away suddenly Monday, November 18, 2013 at the age of 93. Born October 11, 1920 in Oklahoma; family was very important in her life. A woman of Baptist faith and natural homemaker, Ora made a home for herself and her husband, Homer. Together they had five children, seventeen grandchildren, forty-seven great grandchildren and thirty-six great great...
Betty Staggs
Nov 17, 2013
Betty Staggs, 70, was given her angel wings and greeted at the gates of Heaven by Jesus, family and friends, Sunday, November 17, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born March 6, 1943 to Felix O’Neal and Louvenia Hudnall in Marianna, Arkansas. She was a longtime resident of Weatherford. Betty spent many years as a personal assistance...
Duree Renner
Nov 15, 2013
Myra Duree Renner, age 72, of Weatherford, died Friday night, November 15, 2013 at her residence. Born October 18, 1941, in Mannsville, Oklahoma, a resident of Parker County for several years. She was a homemaker, a retired dietary supervisor, member of the Central Baptist Church, loved her family and loved being a grandmother. Survivors: Husband – Perry Renner, Jr. of...
Vernon (Bud) Ragle
Nov 14, 2013
Vernon “Bud” Ragle, age 79 of Weatherford, died Thursday afternoon, November 14, 2013. Born August 10, 1934, in Dicey Community, a resident of Weatherford and Parker County all his life, he was former owner of Ragle Glass Company and member of the South Main Church of Christ. Bud was loving Husband, Father and Papa and he loved hunting, fishing and...
Nannie I. Burks
Nov 13, 2013
Nannie Burks, age 90, of Weatherford, died early Wednesday morning, November 13, 2013 in a local nursing facility. Born September 11, 1923 in Comanche County, Texas, a resident of Weatherford for many years. She was a homemaker, member of the Baptist Church and a retired service station customer service attendant. Nannie was preceded in death by her husband, Louie Guy...
David Sidney Pickard
Nov 12, 2013
David Sidney Pickard, age 72, of Aledo, died Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2013 in a Fort Worth Hospital. Born January 17, 1941, in Fort Worth, Texas, a resident of Aledo for several years. David was a retired Fort Worth Fire Department firefighter, member of the Calvary Cathedral, a U. S. Army Veteran and he loved his family. Survivors: Wife of...
Annora Pate
Nov 11, 2013
Annora Pate, age 74, died Monday, November 11, 2013 in Orlando FL. Born to Annette and Norman Wood on February 14, 1939 in Weatherford TX, she was the second of their six children. In 1954 she married Bill Wiley and they had two boys, Danny and Bill. After his unexpected death, she remarried Ben D. Pate in 1958 and they...
Tommy Dee Paschal
Nov 11, 2013
Tommy Dee Paschal, a resident of Dennis, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 11, 2013. He passed peacefully at home with his children surrounding him. Tommy was born in Dennis, Texas to Ernest and Vertis Paschal. He married Pauline Johnston, the love of his life, in 1952. They both were members of the Dennis...
Norman C. Alexander
Nov 11, 2013
Lt Col Norman C Alexander, USAF Retired, age 75, of Saginaw, formerly of Weatherford, died Monday, November 11, 2013. Mr. Alexander was born September 5, 1938 in Joplin, MO. He was retired from Parker Hannifin Stratoflex Division, a member of Trinity Bible Church, the Weatherford Optimist Club and Society of Automotive Engineers. Norm was proud to be cow chip throwing...
Zelma Fay Warren
Nov 9, 2013
Zelma Fay Warren passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Zelma was born March 10, 1931 in Jacksboro, Texas to Ludie Ann and Martin Holley. Mrs. Warren retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone after thirty-nine years of service. Zelma was preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Warren and daughter, Kelly Warren. Survivors include her sons, Holley Warren and Jimmy Warren and...
Nathan Don Ratts
Nov 8, 2013
Nathan “Don” Ratts passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 after a brief illness. Born September 15, 1939 in Weatherford Texas to Dennis and Monta May Ratts. Don married his bride, Linda Woods in 1962. They spent their lives in the Weatherford area where they raised their two daughters, Leah and Donna. Don had three careers throughout his life; aircraft mechanic,...
Dorothy Ida Groh
Nov 5, 2013
Dorothy Ida Groh, 91, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013, in a local nursing facility. Dorothy was born March 28, 1922, in Quincy, Illinois, to Marriam Hildred and Oliver Elliott Waddell.
Mrs. Groh was a cook at the Pythian Home for twenty-three years prior to her retirement in 1992. She was a long time resident of Weatherford...
Jeweldene H. Monroe
Nov 5, 2013
Jeweldene H. Monroe was born October, 29th, 1936 in Pine Creek, Virginia to Myrtle and Jack Hawkins. She passed away November 5th, 2013 at Weatherford, Texas at the age of 77 years. Jeweldene and Willie Ray Hinson were married on November 25th, 1953 in Wilkesboro, N.C. They had four children. She and Bobby Joe Monroe were married on February 14th,...
William R. Alexander
Nov 4, 2013
William R. Alexander, 87, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Mr. Alexander was born February 3, 1926 in Iredell, Texas to Bessie and James Russell Alexander. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include a brother, E. E. Alexander and numerous nieces and nephews. No services are scheduled.
Dale 'Alan' Clark
Nov 3, 2013
Dale “Alan” Clark, 60, of Weatherford, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, November 3, 2013, with his beloved wife of 31 years by his side.
Alan was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bernice and Lee Clark.
He is survived by his wife and soul mate, Sherry; son, Johnny Hayes and wife, Traci of Mineral Wells; daughter, Shawna...