Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Wanda Kay Mercer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

J.C. Morgan

J.C. Morgan

Aug 16, 2011

  J.C. 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. J.C. 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...

Myrna Pearl O'Boyle

Myrna Pearl O'Boyle

Aug 13, 2011

Myrna Pearl O’Boyle, age 85, of Aledo, died on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at her residence.  She was born May 25, 1926 in Stephenville, Texas.  Myrna was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mayme Morton, brother, Billy...

Christopher Manuel Hooper

Christopher Manuel Hooper

Aug 8, 2011

Christopher Manuel Hooper, 28, of Weatherford, passed away on Monday August 8, 2011. Mr. Hooper was born December 12, 1982 in Laredo, Texas to Valerie and Manuel Rivera. Christopher and his family moved to several different places before settling in Weatherford. He attended Tyson Jr. High and Weatherford High School where he was a band member and played basketball until...

Bryan Lane Deforrest

Bryan Lane Deforrest

Aug 8, 2011

Bryan Lane DeForrest, 86, of Weatherford passed away on Monday August 8, 2011 in a local nursing home. He was born on December 3, 1924 to Byron and Margaret DeForrest in Richardson Park, Delaware.  Mr. DeForrest was an avid hunter and target shooter. He loved music and spent countless hours recording everything from country to classical. As much as he...

Val Gerstenschlager

Val Gerstenschlager

Aug 6, 2011

American Airlines Captain Val Gerstenschlager (retired), age 72, of Weatherford, died Saturday, August 6, 2011 while surrounded by his family in Ft. Worth, Texas. Survivors include his wife MerryLynn; one son, Burke Gerstenschlager and wife Michele Whitney of Brooklyn, NY; one daughter, Heidi Gerstenschlager Gresham and husband Dustin, of Lubbock, Texas;  one grandson, Benzing Cooper Gresham; one brother, Neal Gerstenschlager...

Vernell Kelley Hutcheson

Vernell Kelley Hutcheson

Aug 3, 2011

Vernell Kelley Hutcheson, age 91, of Weatherford, died Wednesday evening, August 3, 2011 at her residence.  She was born June 21, 1920 in the Baker Community, where she had lived all her life. She married the love of her life, Doyle Hutcheson, on September 4, 1937.  Vernell  was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandma, member of the Baker Baptist Church,  life...

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