Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

D. F. Lewis,  Jr.

D. F. Lewis, Jr.

Jun 6, 2013

D. F. Lewis, Jr. passed away at home with his family, Thursday, June 6, 2013. D.F. was born March 14, 1931, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Opal and D.F. Lewis, Sr. He was raised on the Crow Flat Desert.

As a young boy D.F. loved fishing. He would keep all the fish caught each day for a family fish fry. As...

Helen Quante Beach

Helen Quante Beach

Jun 6, 2013

Helen Quante Beach passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013.  She was 92 years young.  Helen was born August 18, 1920 in Brownfield, Texas to Jewell and Chris Quante. Mrs. Beach owned and operated clothing stores for several years in Mineral Wells, Bowie and Decatur.  She was an avid bridge player and had many bridge friends which she enjoyed and appreciated...

Judy Bornholdt Williams

Judy Bornholdt Williams

Jun 3, 2013

  Judy Bornholdt Williams was born May 7, 1941, at Menlo, Iowa. She passed into the hands of the Lord June 3, 2013.   The daughter of Leonard W. Blunk and Maxcine A. Hedger Blunk. She attended schools in Iowa and received her Paralegal Degree in Texas. She worked for various law firms over the years.   She married Everett Ray Bornholdt...

Ben Gene Tatum

Ben Gene Tatum

Jun 2, 2013

On a cold winter night January 31,1929 the doctor of Santa Anna, Texas in Coleman County was called to the  community of Shields, Texas twenty miles south of Santa Anna to tend the birth of Bengene Tatum to John Howell and Teenie (Lee) Tatum.   Bengene finally showed up at 10:45 AM February 1, 1929.   Ben joined the Tatum tribe of...

W. George Hudson

W. George Hudson

Jun 2, 2013

Graveside service will be at 11:00 am, Thursday, at Newberry Cemetery, Millsap, Texas.  1751 Newberry Road off off of Hwy 180.

Melvin Odos Cantrell

Melvin Odos Cantrell

May 31, 2013

Melvin Odos Cantrell, 62, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 in the Weatherford Hospital. He was born June 13, 1944 in Fort Worth, Texas to Elbert Miller and Jessie Myrtle Cantrell. Melvin was an aerospace machinist. He loved his wife, children and his dog Andy.  His survivors include his wife, Kay Cantrell of Weatherford; daughter, Annie Parks of...

Linda Louise Bumgardner

Linda Louise Bumgardner

May 31, 2013

Linda Louise Bumgardner, 63, of Weatherford, passed away in a local care facility after an extended illness. Linda was born January 25, 1950, in Weatherford, to Mary Emma and Leo Lucas Loiacano.

Linda was a graduate of Weatherford High School and Weatherford College. She married Bruce Wayne Bumgardner and supported him through his career in the Air Force. They were stationed...

Vincente G. Amaro

Vincente G. Amaro

May 31, 2013

Vicente G. Amaro, age 85, of Whitney, Texas went home to see the Lord on May 31, 2013. Mr. Amaro was born July 19, 1927 in Donna, Texas.  His parents and two sisters precede him in death. Mr. Amaro is survived by his wife; Rita Amaro of Weatherford, daughters, Cris Galindo and husband Mike of Whitney, Texas, Norma Harper and...

Margie Jean Sharp

Margie Jean Sharp

May 29, 2013

  Margie Jean Sharp, age 63, of Weatherford, died early Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at her residence. Born May 29, 1950, in Sweetwater, a resident of Weatherford for many years. She was a homemaker and member of Center Point Baptist Church.

  Survivors:Husband – Jimmy V. Sharp of WeatherfordDaughter – Kimberly Warren and husband, Chad of WeatherfordSon – Douglas Sharp and...

Nettie G. Harris

Nettie G. Harris

May 27, 2013

Nettie G. Harris, 88, of Quinlan, formally of Weatherford, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013, in a Greenville nursing facility. She was born October 24, 1924, in Waco, Texas. 

Nettie was preceded in death by her husband, Switzer “Shorty” Harris, in 1995. 

She is survived by her son, Rod "Corky" Harris and wife, Kay of Quinlan; three grandchildren, Micheal Harris of Plano,...

Thelma Stevens Johnson

Thelma Stevens Johnson

May 27, 2013

Thelma Stevens Johnson, 96, of Odessa, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013, in an Odessa care facility. Thelma was born March 12, 1917, in Peaster, to Jane and Joseph Berry. She lived in Parker County until she moved to Odessa twelve years ago to be near her children. Mrs. Johnson was a member of First Baptist Church, in Weatherford.

Survivors include...

James Ivan Hull

James Ivan Hull

May 23, 2013

James Ivan Hull, age 80, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 in  Weatherford.  James was born February 1, 1933 in Dennis, Texas, a lifelong resident of Parker County. He was a retired Sanitation Engineer and a member of North Main Church of God.  James is survived by his sisters, Ollie Moore and Mona Moon, both of Weatherford, brothers, Edd Hull, and...

Eva Dell Grote

Eva Dell Grote

May 23, 2013

Eva Dell Grote passed away surrounded by loving family and friends on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at her home in Weatherford, Texas. She was 61.  Eva Dell was born in Madisonville, Texas to her parents James and Madre Hopkins. Being the 9th out of 13 kids meant there was always something going on at their childhood home in Midway, Texas. ...

Robert Liptack

Robert Liptack

May 21, 2013

Robert Liptack, age 78, of Hudson Oaks, died early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013 in the local hospital.  He was born January 17, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan.  Mr. Liptack was a member of the St. Stephens Catholic Church, He  graduated from the Henry Ford Trade School in Detroit, Michigan, becoming a Machinist. He served in the US Navy from 1955-1958...

Lillie Chloe Culp

Lillie Chloe Culp

May 21, 2013

  Lillie Chloe Culp, age 87, of Weatherford, died Tuesday afternoon, May 21, 2013, in a local nursing center. Born February 11, 1926, in Sturdivant, Texas. She was a homemaker, retired nurse, member of the Church of God, for many years served as a Pastor's wife and was very active in serving the Church. 

  Mrs. Culp was preceded in death by...

Zonrae Russell

Zonrae Russell

May 19, 2013

Zonrae “Ray” Russell passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Weatherford Regional Medical Center.  Per Mr. Russell’s request, there will be no funeral services.  If you wish to send your condolences to the Russell family, please email to ZonraeRussell@gmail.com Mr. Russell was born on July 25, 1935, in Lewisville, Texas to John Gilbert Russell and Ruby Edloyce Johnson. He...

Jim (Abe) Ellis

Jim (Abe) Ellis

May 18, 2013

Jim (Abe) Ellis, age 77, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 18, 2013 at his residence in Weatherford after a short bout with Cancer.  He was born April 8, 1936 in California.  Mr. Ellis was lovingly known as Abe Lincoln. He had an uncanny resemblance to Abe Lincoln. He competed in look-alike contest all over Texas.  One of Abe’s greatest...

Frederick Melvin Ellis

Frederick Melvin Ellis

May 18, 2013

Frederick Melvin Ellis of Weatherford, 74, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013.   Mr. Ellis was born March 10th, 1939 in Clarendon, Texas to Clyde & Ruby Ellis. He grew up in Parker County & was a member of Union Baptist Church.   Fred was employed by Southern Airways as a helicopter mechanic at Fort Wolters. He also owned and operated an...

Debra Jane Clay

Debra Jane Clay

May 15, 2013

  Debra Jane Clay, age 56, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her residence. Debra was born November 13, 1956, in Weatherford. She was a retired bookkeeper for Phillips Welding, member of Grace Community Fellowship, loved making jewelry, horseback riding, and her dogs.   Mrs. Clay is survived by her husband, Daryl Clay, Sr. of Weatherford; daughters, Stacie...

Manuel Wayne Pickering

Manuel Wayne Pickering

May 13, 2013

  Manuel Wayne Pickering, age 85, of Brock, died Monday morning, May 13, 2013, in a local nursing center. Born May 23, 1927, in Blaire, Oklahoma, a resident of Parker County for many years. He retired from Bell Helicopter after 40 years. A member of the Brock United Methodist Church, Texas and Southwestern Cattlemen’s Association, a fifty year member of...

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