Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
William Duane Tyree, Jr.
Feb 22, 2012
William Duane Tyree Jr, 53, died Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at his residence. William was born August 24, 1958 in Fort Meyers, Virginia, and a resident of Parker County for many years. He was a welder, devoted Father and Grandfather. Williams was preceded in death by his Father, William Duane Tyree, Sr.Survivors: wife of 32 years, Shawn Denise Young Tyree;...
Lois Evelyn Smith
Feb 21, 2012
Lois Evelyn Smith, 72, died February 21, 2012. Lois was born October 13, 1939, in Weatherford, to George and Lessie Brazzell Gratts. She retired from Campbell Health System. Lois was member of Prince Memorial CME Church. She loved crossword puzzles, Pac Man, and decorating.
Survivors: husband, Clem Lee Smith of the home; daughter, Sharon Kay Berry and husband, John...
Carolyne Ruth Gould
Feb 15, 2012
Carolyne Ruth Gould, 65, of Weatherford, Texas, died in the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, from complications of cancer. Mrs. Gould is best remembered as an experienced journalist and eventually editor-in-chief of The Weatherford Democrat from 1995 to 2000. Through the years she built a reputation for her accuracy and integrity. She began her journalistic career with the...
Freda Marie Hanlon
Feb 15, 2012
Freda Marie Hanlon, 81, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Freda was born January 15, 1930 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota to Ervil Charles and Eva Mildred Stone Westlake. Mrs. Hanlon was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Daniel Hanlon, sister, Maxine Voight and brother, Arnold...
Martha Lou Williams
Feb 15, 2012
Martha Lou Williams, age 80, of Fort Worth, died early Wednesday, February 15, 2012, in a Fort Worth hospital. Born in Jacksboro, Texas, a resident of Fort Worth for many years, she was retired Vice President of Benson Enterprises and a member of the Baptist Church. Martha loved her pets, putting puzzles together, and shopping.
Survivors: loving companion, Ken...
John Stanley Poynor
Feb 14, 2012
John Stanley Poynor, age 68, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, February 14, 2012 in a Fort Worth Hospital. Born July 27, 1943 in Millsap, Texas, a resident of Weatherford and Parker County all his life. Stanley’s strong work ethics began at a young age working with Noel Bryant, Wrens Pharmacy and Justin Industries, he owned several medical companies. He was an...
J. B. (Daddy-Papa) Stanford
Feb 14, 2012
JB (Daddy-PaPa) Stanford went to join the Heavenly band and choir Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at his residence. He was born March 5, 1921 in Coffee County, Alabama to Cecil and Sally Stanford. He was a mechanic, a United States Army veteran and a member of Horseshoe Bend Baptist Church. JB loved to play the guitar and sing as well...
Rockey Allen Burns
Feb 13, 2012
Rockey Allen Burns, age 61, of Weatherford, Texas, died on Monday, February 13, 2012, following a short battle with cancer. Rockey was born September 21, 1952, in Weatherford, Texas, residing there his entire life. He and Barbara Strain were married July 1, 1972 in Texas City, Texas. He was self-employed as an auto body paint and repair man and...
Bobbye Vincent Huntsucker
Feb 13, 2012
Bobbye Vincent Huntsucker, age 81, of Granbury, formerly of Weatherford, passed away February 13 at the home of her son in Weatherford, surrounded by her family. Bobbye was born in Graham, Texas, March 11, 1930, the 5th of 8 daughters of C.O. and Dezzie Wells. She graduated WHS in 1947 with honors. She was an avid bridge player and loved...
Nancy Kay Merritt Daugherty
Feb 12, 2012
Nancy Kay Merritt Daugherty, loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Friend died on February 12, 2012 in Weatherford, Texas. She was born on the family farm in Garrett, Texas on June 25, 1940, to Jimmie Brown Merritt (Bobo) and Willis H. Merritt. When her father returned from WW II, the Merritt family moved to Weatherford, Texas in 1946. After graduation from...
Charles Dunn
Feb 12, 2012
Clarence “Charlie” Dunn went to his Heavenly Home on February 12, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He resided in Snyder, Texas for many years where he worked for Universal Well Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and one sister-in-law. Charlie was loved and respected by many and will be greatly missed by all...
Nimrod Poppy Jones
Feb 11, 2012
Nimrod “Poppy” Jones, 73, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012. Poppy was born December 16, 1938 in Romance, West Virginia to Alton Delbert and Julia Shamblin Jones. Poppy retired from the United States Marine Corp. He was a diesel Mechanic, enjoyed woodworking and loved his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Patty; three daughters, Cathy Lamica and husband,...
Wendell C. McCrary
Feb 9, 2012
Wendell C. McCrary, age 95, of Weatherford, died Thursday morning, February 9, 2012. Born August 3, 1916 in Royce City, Texas, a resident of Weatherford and Parker County for many years. He was a mechanic, retired Civil Service employee, a World War II Air Force Veteran and a member of the North Main Church of Christ, where he served as...
Joe (Joe-Joe) Robinson
Feb 9, 2012
Joe Robinson passed from this life too soon at the age of 21, in Fort Hood, Texas Feb. 9, 2012. Joe (Joe-Joe) was born July 22, 1990 in Bedford, Texas. He and his family moved later and settled in Mineral Wells, Texas. Joe attended school there and soon graduated from Mineral Wells High School in June 2008. By July of...
Jimmie Lee Marr
Feb 8, 2012
Jimmie Lee Marr, 82, of Weatherford, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Marr was born, June 6, 1929 in Apache, Oklahoma to Thomas Andrew and Rosie Marr. He was a franchise owner of Evans Specialty Company, attended Four Square Church and was a US Army Veteran serving in Korea and Germany. Mr. Marr was a member of...
Farron C. McMichael
Feb 8, 2012
Farron C. McMichael, age 55 of Weatherford, died Wednesday, February 08, 2012 in Mineral Wells. Mr. McMichael was born May 21, 1956 in Weatherford to Charles and Betty McMichael. Farron was disabled and attended Rock of Helps Church. He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Pettis McMichael, father, Charles Edward McMichael Sr., and brother, Charles Eddie McMichael Jr....
Clyde H. "Goob" Bell
Feb 6, 2012
Clyde Harmon Bell, 85, passed away February 6, 2012 at home after a battle with Alzheimer’s. Clyde, known as “Goob”, was born in O’Donnell, Texas July 18, 1926 to Doc and Amanda Bell. At the age of three, Clyde’s family moved back to the family home at Brock. Clyde finished High School at Brock and went to Weatherford College one...
Barbara Ann Sportsman
Feb 6, 2012
Barbara Ann Sportsman, 76, of Weatherford passed away Monday February 6, 2012. Barbara was born February 26, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Thomas Howard Richards, Sr. and Barbara Rue (Blitz) Richards. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Barbara was a homemaker that enjoyed sewing and crocheting. She had also been known to go gambling at...
Paul Edward Belding
Feb 1, 2012
Paul Edward Belding, 72, of Weatherford, died Wednesday, February 1. 2012 in a Fort Worth hospital. Paul was born August 14, 1939 in Guthrie, Oklahoma to Charles and Dorothy Belding. He was retired from General Motors and was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church where he helped with Friendship Kids and volunteered at the food bank. He enjoyed delivering...
Doris Aline Massey
Jan 29, 2012
Doris Aline Massey, 81, of Azle, died Sunday, January 29, 2012, in the Weatherford hospital. Doris was born October 25, 1930, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She was retired from Tandy Leather, a member of Palo Pinto County Cowboy Church. Doris loved listening to music, working in her yard and loved her German Shepherds.
Survivors: daughters: Doris Moore of West Monroe,...