Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
David Eugene Elston
Apr 15, 2013
David Eugene Elston, 74, of Aledo passed away Monday, April 15, 2013, at his residence. Mr. Elston was born Nov. 25, 1938, in Fort Worth. He was a self-employed entrepreneur. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marilyn Elston of Aledo; son, Randy Elston and wife, Barbara, of Fort Worth; daughter, Kim Rizenbergs and husband, Rick, of Aledo;...
Buel Orlin (Bill) Williams
Apr 14, 2013
Buel Orlin (Bill) Williams was born in Stigler, Oklahoma, on September 4, 1920, and left this world for his heavenly home on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at the age of 92, peacefully surrounded by his family.
Bill was a devoted husband, uncle, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and great-great grandfather. He and his wife of almost 72 years, Patsy, have...
Joanie Louise Rapkoch
Apr 13, 2013
Joanie Louise Rapkoch, daughter of Rudolf A. and Agnes Cernosek Stanislav, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on April 13, 2013. Joanie, a native of West, Texas, was born September 23, 1949. Joanie earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Texas in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Arts from the University...
Betty Ann Shaffstall
Apr 13, 2013
Betty Ann Shaffstall, age 76, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 in Weatherford. Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 2 PM in Burleson Memorial Cemetery in Burleson, Texas. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Betty was born on December 29, 1936 to Roy Braden and...
Fern Martin
Apr 12, 2013
Fern Martin, age 84, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 in Fort Worth. Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, April 16, at 10 AM at Memory Gardens Memorial Park in Weatherford. Fern was born on February 18, 1929 to Charlie and Estella King Kubosh in Parker County, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Weatherford and an Antique...
Rebecca Leigh Ann Maricle
Apr 11, 2013
Rebecca Leigh Ann Maricle, 19, of Weatherford, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013.
Leigh Ann was born November 10, 1993, in Clifton, Texas, to Charlotte and Michael Maricle.Leigh Ann attended Weatherford schools. She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister. If you knew her you had a friend for life.
Leigh Ann was preceded in death by her...
Ellien Annie Goff
Apr 11, 2013
Ellien Annie Goff, 78, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2013, in Weatherford.
Ellien was born November 27, 1934, in Haskell, Texas. She liked playing cards, dominoes and watching any game show. She was a great cook, loving friend and enjoyed laughing and spending time with her very large and...
Peggy Jo Hatchell
Apr 8, 2013
Peggy Jo Hatchell, a devoted Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, died in Weatherford Texas on April 8, 2013. Her cremated remains will join her Mother and Daddy in Bangs, Texas Cemetery. Peggy Jo Heffington was born June 13, 1930 in Bangs, Texas to Carl and Ada Heffington. She was a member of North Side Baptist Church in Weatherford, Texas Survivors:...
David Lee Deffenbaugh
Apr 5, 2013
David Lee Deffenbaugh, 73, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, April 05, 2013. David was born March 24, 1940 in Portland, Oregon to Wilma B. and Leo Max Deffenbaugh. David was a wood artist and member of First Baptist Church of Horseshoe Bend. He enjoyed playing golf with family and friends. Mr. Deffenbaugh was preceded in death by his parents, Leo...
Carla Jan Gamblin
Apr 5, 2013
Carla Jan Gamblin ended her earthly walk on Friday, April 5, 2013, and is now walking with her Lord and Savior in heaven and singing His praises forever. Carla was born in Fort Worth, Texas December 18, 1957 to Carlin and Janice Gamblin. Carla lived in Weatherford for the past 6 years and previously in Mineral Wells. She was a...
Peggy Jean (Frazier) Cox
Apr 5, 2013
Peggy Jean (Frazier) Cox, 62, passed away on April 5, 2013, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Peggy was born January 23, 1951, in Weatherford, Texas, to Claudia Hutchins and Jack Frazier. She married Kenneth Cox October 23, 1969. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Weatherford and worked at National Cutting Horse Association.
Peggy was...
Annie W. Fielder
Apr 4, 2013
Annie W. Fielder went home to live with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 4, 2013. The daughter of the late Edna Earl and Willie B. Fielder Sr., was born August 13, 1937 in Washington County, TX. She was one of eight children, four of whom preceded her in death (Sandra Fielder, Johnny Mac Fielder, Donald Fielder and Cherrie...
Michael Lynn Shingleton
Apr 3, 2013
Michael Lynn Shingleton, age 51, of Springtown, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at his residence. Born May 11, 1961 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida a resident of the Weatherford and Springtown for several years. He loved to cook and grill. Survivors: Son – Michael J. Shingleton and wife, Whitney of Weatherford Sister – Karen Short of Garland Brother – Chris Shingleton...
Daniel Ray Sanchez
Apr 3, 2013
Daniel Ray Sanchez, age 24, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013 in a Fort Worth Hospital. Born March 31, 1989 in Fort Worth, Texas, a resident of Weatherford most of his life. He was employed at Oliver’s Deli in Mansfield and he love karaoke, making people laugh, cooking and his family. Survivors include his parents, Timothy and Sandy Sanchez;...
William Carl Holmes
Apr 2, 2013
William Carl Holmes Sr., 65, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, surrounded by family at a local hospital. William Carl Holmes Sr. was born January 31, 1948, in Weatherford. He was the son of the late Carl Thomas and Rena Mae Holmes. After graduating high school in 1966 he entered the Army in 1968. He was a member of...
William David Turner, Jr.
Mar 30, 2013
William David Turner, Jr., age 83, died on Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Weatherford, Texas. He was born on April 13, 1929, to William David and Una Turner in Waco, Texas. He graduated from Waco High in 1948. William married the love of his life, Marjorie Viola White on October 29, 1949, in Waco, Texas. He was Master Mason and...
Mildred Laverne Ganoe
Mar 28, 2013
Mildred Laverne Ganoe, age 83, of Weatherford, died Thursday night, March 28, 2013 in the local hospital. Mildred was born on March 25, 1930 in Hico, Texas, to John and Judy Trammell, a resident of Weatherford for many years. She was a member of the Spring Creek Baptist for 33 years, where she served as church clerk. Mrs. Ganoe loved...
Mary Elizabeth Wasson
Mar 27, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Wasson, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born on August 2, 1920 to Edward and Lois Gates in Decatur, Illinois. She retired from Millikin University where she worked as a secretary in the music department. She enjoyed reading, spending time with her family and the ocean. She is preceded...
Jo Anne Hughey
Mar 25, 2013
Jo Anne Hughey, 66, of Lipan, passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. Jo Anne was born August 12, 1946 in Stephenville Texas to Mary Elizabeth and Gilbert Monroe Procter. Survivors include her children, Jay Collin Rasberry, Thomas Wade Rasberry; step children, Audie Ruth McQuaid and Raymond Edward Hughey Jr.; two brothers, Dana Procter and Thomas Garrett Jr.; five grandchildren and...
Mackenzie Grace Bishop
Mar 25, 2013
Mackenzie Grace Bishop, infant daughter of Shelby Decker and Brian Bishop, passed away peacefully in the arms of family on March 25, 2013. She was born at 1:41 PM and met the arms of Jesus the same day. Mackenzie’s family was blessed with almost an hour with her before she went to her heavenly home. Mackenzie experienced holding hands with...