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Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

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Randy John Bevis

Randy John Bevis

Aug 7, 2012

Randy John Bevis, born March 9, 1959, unexpectedly began his journey in heaven on Tuesday morning, August 7, 2012. Randy was a longtime resident of Parker County, and owner of Fort Worth Tree and Pest Specialists.  He leaves behind his wife Jamie, son Chris, daughters Megan and Shelby, as well as many other friends and family members. He loved hunting...

Bobby Lee Lea

Bobby Lee Lea

Aug 6, 2012

Mr. Bobby Lee Lea, 57, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012 in a local nursing home in Weatherford.  He was born on September 30, 1954 to Kenneth D. and Mavis Harrison Lea in Leveland, Texas. Bobby was a resident of Weatherford.  He served in the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include his mother, Mavis Lea of Weatherford; sisters, Nancy...

Joe Edward Sessum

Joe Edward Sessum

Aug 4, 2012

Joe “Pop” Sessum age 87, of Weatherford, died peacefully early Saturday morning Aug. 4, 2012 in a Fort Worth Hospital surrounded by his loving family .He was  born January 18, 1925 in Kaufman County, Texas.  Joe was a car dealership owner and opened Sessum Motors in 1959 in Fort Worth  and later moved his business to Weatherford.  He was a...

Penny Gale Bow

Penny Gale Bow

Aug 4, 2012

Penny Gale Bow, 56, of Poolville, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012.  Penny was born July 20, 1956 in Granbury to Geleta Odell and John B. Abbott. Mrs. Bow was a member and past president of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4746. She was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, Jerry Washburn. Survivors include her husband, David...

Celetha Griggs Bryant

Celetha Griggs Bryant

Aug 1, 2012

  Celetha Griggs Bryant, age 89, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in Weatherford, Texas. She was born on November 16, 1922, to Charles and Bertha Griggs, in DeQueen, Arkansas. Celetha was a longtime resident of Weatherford.  Celetha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Bryant; and brothers, Travis C. Griggs, Floyd C. Griggs and Kenneth R. Griggs.   She...

Ruby Christine Reaves

Ruby Christine Reaves

Jul 31, 2012

Ruby Christine Reaves, 86, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Ruby was born February 23, 1926 in Waxahachie. She was a homemaker. She is survived by daughters, LeiLani Thompson, Cindy Iverson and husband Michael; four grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Funeral service will be at 2 pm Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel. Visitation: 1...

Crosby Daniel Collier

Crosby Daniel Collier

Jul 31, 2012

Crosby Daniel Collier, 35, of Fort Worth, died Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Crosby was born November 8, 1976 in Albuquerque, NM. He was a poet and enjoyed writing and reading. Crosby attended Couts UMC Church in Weatherford. His mother, Barrye and Brother, Curran precedes him in death. Survivors: Parents, Clenton and Pam Collier of Hudson Oaks, brothers, Mason Collier, Dean...

Sara Mae Tuscany

Sara Mae Tuscany

Jul 31, 2012

  Sara Mae Tuscany, 88, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 in Weatherford. Sara was born on March 31, 1924, in Van Buren, Arkansas, to Elzy Ray and Azle Bushong. She was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Franklin H. Tuscany; and daughter, Pamela Lippincott.  Survivors include son, Frank Tuscany and his...

Michael Glen Spinler

Michael Glen Spinler

Jul 29, 2012

Michael Glen Spinler, 37, of Weatherford, died Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Mineral Wells. Michael was born September 9, 1974 in Weatherford. He was a member of North Side Baptist Church an electrician, he loved searching thru flea markets and pawn shops, loved English bull dogs, Rocco and riding motorcycles. He is survived by his wife, Renee Spinler of Weatherford,...

Teresa Anne Bryant

Teresa Anne Bryant

Jul 27, 2012

Teresa Anne Bryant, 53, passed away Friday, 7/27/2012. Teresa was a home maker and a member of the 7th Day Adventist Church in Mineral Wells, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy C. Bryant of Weatherford, Daughters: Jamie Burr and James Saenz of Texas City, Bobie-Sue Pearlman and husband Justin of Campbellsville, Kentucky, Sons: Brian Hurd and wife Kim...

Fred Larkin Williams

Fred Larkin Williams

Jul 26, 2012

  Fred Larkin Williams passed peacefully away July 26, 2012, at home. Fred was born August 22, 1937, in Weatherford, to Richard and Bonnie Williams.

  Fred grew up and worked in Weatherford most of his life joining the United States Navy when he was 17 years old. He worked as a mechanic until his retirement in 2005.

  Fred enjoyed spending...

Mary Frances Rutledge

Mary Frances Rutledge

Jul 23, 2012

  Mary Frances Rutledge, 74, died Monday, July 23, 2012 in Weatherford. She was born April 14, 1938, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Steve and Annie Voytanovsky.  Mary was preceded in death by her brothers, Steve and Pete Votanouvsky.  She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Lawrence Rutledge; son, Donald Rutledge; daughter, Cynthia Johnson; sister, Dorothy Dunn; brothers, Michael Votanouvsky and...

Curtis Wade Smith

Curtis Wade Smith

Jul 23, 2012

  In loving memory, Curtis Wade Smith, 86, a longtime resident of San Angelo and Wichita Falls, went to his heavenly home on Monday, July 23, 2012.  Curtis was born on March 31, 1926, in Denver, Colorado. Curtis was a member of the Church of Christ.

  He graduated from Sul Ross University with a Bachelors of Science and a Masters...

Cora Brown

Cora Brown

Jul 22, 2012

  Cora Brown, 87, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012. Cora was born November 21, 1924, in Seminole, Oklahoma, to Forrest Ola and Forest Ed Brown.

  Mrs. Brown was a former resident of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, where she worked in the Tecumseh Public Schools. She moved to Weatherford and resided with many close friends at Parkview Terrace Apartments....

Judy Winstead

Judy Winstead

Jul 21, 2012

Judy Winstead, age 68, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Weatherford, Texas. She was born on January 12, 1944 to C. V. (Jack) and Margaret Rhoten in Fort Worth, Texas. Judy graduated from Weatherford High School in 1962 and attended North Texas State University. She worked at Mutual Building and Loan for 17 years and retired from Weatherford College...

Helen Rucker

Helen Rucker

Jul 20, 2012

Helen E. Rucker, 92, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 in Fort Worth. Helen was born August 21, 1919 in Corydon, Indiana to Carrie and Henry Ehalt. Mrs. Rucker was a beautician and a homemaker. Preceding her in death were her husband, David Rucker, parents, Henry A. and Carrie Ehalt, brothers, Elmer Ehalt and Stanley Ehalt, sisters, Alliene...

Willie Richards

Willie Richards

Jul 20, 2012

Willie Lee “Bill” Richards, 86, of Weatherford passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 in a local care facility.  Bill was born February 8, 1926 in Divide, Texas to Emma and David Richards. Mr. Richards was a World War II army veteran and a member of The Wayward Group. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceding him in death were his...

Richard G. Groh

Richard G. Groh

Jul 18, 2012

  Mr. Richard G. Groh, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in Weatherford, Texas. He was born on May 19, 1922, in Liberty, Illinois, to Charles and Hattie Groh. 

  Survivors: wife, Suann Young Groh of Weatherford; daughters, Joyce Burdett and husband, Charles of Loop, Texas, Jeannie Moore and husband, Bill of Weatherford; sons, Larry Odom-Groh and wife,...

Carlin Gamblin

Carlin Gamblin

Jul 15, 2012

Carlin Gamblin was born February 21, 1936 in Memphis, TN and on Sunday July 15, 2012, left this earth to join those who had gone before him in heaven.  Carlin was a retired Senior Projects Engineer from General Dynamics.  Although he had enjoyed his work at GD and his many travels in 49 state and several countries, he would rather...

Joyce Laverne Lewelling

Joyce Laverne Lewelling

Jul 15, 2012

Joyce Laverne Lewelling, 78, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 15, 2012. Joyce Laverne (Clark) Lewelling was born April 22, 1934, at Weatherford, Texas to Opal May (Revell) Clark and Edward Clark.  Joyce was a native of Weatherford and spent her entire life in the only town that she had known and loved.  She graduated from Weatherford High...

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