Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Roy Lee Byrd
Sep 20, 2011
Roy Lee Byrd, 71, of Millsap, died Tuesday, September 20, 2011 in a Fort Worth hospital. Mr. Byrd was born May 26, 1940 in Mineral Wells, Texas to Leonard and Charlie Belle Byrd. Roy was a farmer and rancher, he loved his family and life on the farm. He is survived by his wife Barbara Byrd of Millsap, daughters, Carrie...
James Leo Brewer
Sep 19, 2011
James Leo Brewer, 52, of Weatherford, passed away Monday evening at the Weatherford hospital. He was born September 24, 1958 in Weatherford to Howard Paul and Virginia Ann Holbrook Brewer. James was a member of First Baptist Church and a long time employee of the Weatherford Post Office. He began working part time at the post office at age 19...
Howard Willard Hard
Sep 19, 2011
Howard Willard Hard, 73, of Granbury died Monday September 19, 2011 at his residence. Born February 15, 1938 in Little Elm, Texas to Paul and Ernestine Calloway Hard. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Howard is preceded in death by his father and his brother Thomas Hard. He is survived by his wife, Catherine of Granbury; daughters, Darla...
Kathryn Ann Mann
Sep 18, 2011
Kathryn Ann Mann, 67, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011. Kathy was married to the love of her life, Rodney Mann, for 32 years. She loved her grandchildren and cherished the time she spent with them. She is preceded in death by her husband Rodney Mann and her parents Jay and Ethel Gentry. She is survived by her son, Doug...
Helen Pugh
Sep 16, 2011
Helen Pugh, 90, Longtime resident of Weatherford TX., passed away Friday 9/16/2011@ Crescent Care Nursing Home. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Alex and daughter Shirley McCray. She was born April 18, 1921 in Horatio, Arkansas and she was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist church. Helen is survived by her daughters Wanda Pugh Wilson of...
Wanda Kay Mercer
Sep 11, 2011
Wanda Kay Mercer, 58, of Weatherford passed away Sunday, September 11, 2011, in a Weatherford care facility. Wanda was born January 25, 1953, to Ruby Marie and Grady Leon Blackmon, and was one of twelve children. Wanda was a homemaker and loved her cats.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Mercer, in July of 2000. Three...
Avelina A. Green
Sep 10, 2011
Avelina A. Green, 69, of Weatherford, died Saturday, September 10, 2011, in a Fort Worth hospital. Mrs. Green was born December 29, 1941, in the Philippines. She was a homemaker, loved fishing, and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary.
Avelina is survived by: special friend, Louis Sharp of Weatherford; son, Mario Alferes Reyes of the Philippines; nieces, Lita...
John Gregory Hedberg
Sep 8, 2011
John Gregory Hedberg, age 75, of Weatherford, died Thursday afternoon, September 8, 2011 in Fort Worth. Born September 23, 1935 in Osceola, Nebraska, he was a resident of this area for many years. After 40 years he retired from General Dynamics, now Lockheed, as a design engineer. Survivors include his wife, Martha Hedberg of Weatherford; children, Kathy Ranson of Pensacola,...
Norris Bob Glenn
Sep 5, 2011
Norris Bob Glenn, 72, of Weatherford passed away Monday afternoon, September 5, 2011 in a local nursing facility. He was born August 26, 1939 in Madill, OK to Edd and Ellie Looney Glenn. Norris was the owner of Edwards Laundry Mat and a member of the Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed fishing, playing the guitar, farming and especially spending...
Leroy Roberts
Sep 4, 2011
Leroy Roberts, 83, of Weatherford passed away on Sunday September 4, 2011. Born April 9, 1928 to Lucian and Minnie Roberts in Parker County where he lived all his life. Mr. Roberts was a fireman for 40 years as well as a Deputy Sherriff for 20 plus years and was a faithful member of the Grace First Presbyterian church since...
Ruby Velma Gardenhire
Sep 3, 2011
Ruby Velma Gardenhire, 100, of Weatherford passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011 in the Weatherford hospital. She was born October 31, 1910 in Estelline, Texas to Alger and Lena Tilghman Weatherly. Ruby was a homemaker, a former house parent for the Presbyterian Children’s Home and a member of Couts Memorial United Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending her leisure time crocheting,...
Harlon Moore
Aug 31, 2011
Harlon Moore, age 53, of Weatherford, died August 31, 2011, in a Dallas Hospital. Born August 19, 1958 in Weatherford, where he had lived all his life. Harlon was a Brick Mason, Project Manager for Drilling Solutions, member of the Baptist Church and Sons of he Legion. He also loved golf, spending time with friends and family, especially his...
Alexandra Elizabeth Hernandez
Aug 31, 2011
Alexandra Elizabeth Hernandez, age 13, died on Wednesday evening, August 31, 2011 She was born December 15, 1997 in Weatherford, where she had lived all her life. Alex was a student at Tison Middle School, former student of Hall Middle School, Seguin Elementary and a member of St. Stephens Catholic Church. Survivors: Mother – Maria Gonzalez Sisters Paula D Gonzalez...
Robert L. Schreiber
Aug 30, 2011
Robert L. Schreiber, age 75, of Weatherford, a devoted husband. Father and friend departed this world for his Heavenly home in heaven on Tuesday morning, August 30, 2011. Robert was born October 29, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence (Higgerson) Schreiber and Joseph C. Schreiber, sister, Jeanette Marlin and brother, John J. Schreiber....
Laura C. Nice
Aug 29, 2011
Laura C Nice, 98, of Weatherford, passed away on Monday August 29, 2011. Born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania to William and Laura Mowery, Mrs. Nice was one of 18 children. She was a resident of Parker County since 1987 where she was a homemaker and a loving caregiver to all family and friends. Preceding her in death are her husband Wardner,...
Judy Louise Gilbert
Aug 27, 2011
Judy Louise Gilbert, 69, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday August 27, 2011. Born May 31, 1942 in New Berg Heights, Ohio, she was a long time resident of Parker County. Judy was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church, an advocate in the Prison Ministries, a loyal volunteer at Center of Hope and Parker County Animal Shelter. She was a proud...
Stephen Earl Dewveall
Aug 26, 2011
Stephen Earl Dewveall, 59, of Aledo departed this life to rejoice in the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, August 26, 2011. He was born August 25, 1952 in Weatherford to Charles and Leta Mae Dewveall. Stephen was an accomplished handyman woodworker and a wood pattern maker; contracting with several companies. He enjoyed camping and square dancing. ...
Martha Louise Watson
Aug 23, 2011
Martha Louise Watson, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. She was a long time resident of Weatherford, the former principal at North Side Consolidated School, a retired teacher from Weatherford Independent School District, a member of the Parker County Retired Teachers Association and a member of First United Methodist Church of Weatherford. Louise loved gardening, cooking, and sewing. She...
Loretta Mary Shanklin
Aug 21, 2011
Loretta Mary “Lorie” Shanklin, 58, of Weatherford, passed away in a Fort Worth hospital Sunday, August 21, 2011. Lorie was born May 27, 1953 in LaSalle Peru, Illinois to Doris Gertrude and Arthur Alfred Utz. Mrs. Shanklin earned a masters degree in special education. She served eight years as an elementary school principal and retired as a special education administrator...
J.C. Morgan
Aug 16, 2011
JC Morgan, 88, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday evening, August 16, 2011, in the Weatherford hospital. Born May 30, 1923, in Belton, Texas, he was a resident of Parker County for many years. JC was a former route carrier for the Fort Worth Star Telegram for 25 years and a Seventh Day Adventist.
He was preceded in death by his...