Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Geraldine Lucille Smith
Oct 27, 2010
Geraldine Lucille Smith, age 84, of Weatherford, died early Wednesday, October 27, 2010, in a Fort Worth Hospital. Born March 5, 1926, in Oakland City, Indiana, a resident of Weatherford for several years. She was a homemaker, an employee of Miller’s Insurance and the White Settlement ISD. Geraldine was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church, Eastern Star, AARP...
Sue Betty Millican
Oct 26, 2010
Sue Millican, 54, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday evening October 26, 2010 in Weatherford. She was born June 11, 1956 in California and was a long time resident of Parker County. In her younger years, Sue enjoyed working in the healthcare industry as an obstetrician. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughter Stefanie...
Opal E Cooper
Oct 25, 2010
With heavy hearts but a joyful spirit, Opal our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend, was picked Sunday night to dance on the greatest dance stage within the universe, before our Lord. For those that didn’t know Opal, there were three great passions in her life, the Lord, family and friends and of course dancing! Opal was born September 29,...
Richard C. Ray
Oct 25, 2010
Richard C. Ray, 67 of Millsap passed away passed away peacefully Monday evening, October 25, 2010 at Weatherford Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He suffered for several years with Pulmonary Fibrosis. A native of Texas, he was born July 22, 1943 in Stephenville. He lived in Millsap for 55 years. He was retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone/AT&T Inc....
Ima Mai Dingle
Oct 25, 2010
Ima Mai Dingle peacefully and confidently departed this life on October 25, 2010 after 94 years of triumphant living. Her service of triumph will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday October 28 at Couts Memorial United Methodist Church, 802 North Elm Street, Weatherford, Texas. Rev. Mike Marshall and Rev. Robert Briles will conduct the service. Interment will be at Memory Gardens and...
Ernie B Rutledge
Oct 25, 2010
Ernie B. Rutledge age, 78, of Weatherford, died early Monday morning in a local nursing facility. Born March 13, 1932 in Vera, Texas, Ernie was the youngest of seven children. He moved to Parker Co. in 1934 to the Fox Lambert area. Ernie B. was member of the Sheriff ‘s Posse since l979, served in the U. S. Army from...
Cheryl Ann Goodson
Oct 16, 2010
Cheryl Ann Goodson, age 53, passed away suddenly, Saturday, October 16, 2010, at her home in Fort Worth. Cheryl was and will always be a loving mother of two sons, a loving grandmother with three grandchildren, whose lives sustained her and gave great joy to her until her final days. She was a devoted daughter, who will be remembered...
Marjorie Abena Hancock
Oct 15, 2010
Marjorie Hancock, 76, of Fort Worth passed away Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at a Weatherford nursing facility. Marjorie was born June 27, 1934, in Johnson County, where she lived most of her life. She was a bartender for Gators in Fort Worth. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents, Barney L. and Ona Byars Lee, and her daughter, Sherry...
Modean Wells
Oct 14, 2010
Modean Wells, 90, of Azle passed away Thursday October 14, 2010 in a Weatherford nursing facility. Born December 4, 1919 in Hollis, Oklahoma, she was a resident of Parker County for many years. Modean was a retired bookkeeper for Kmart and a member of the Weatherford Church of the Nazarine. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking. Modean is preceded in death...
Gary Lee Cason
Oct 14, 2010
Gary Lee Cason, age 62, of Weatherford, died early Thursday, October 14, 2010 at his residence. Born December 1, 1947 in Gainesville, Texas, a resident of Parker County for many years. Mr. Cason was a retired iron worker and he loved fishing and caring for his property. Survivors: wife, Alice Cason of Weatherford; daughters, Lori Cason of Garland and Carol...
Leland Bennett Rowland Jr.
Oct 13, 2010
Leland Bennett Rowland Jr., beloved father, brother and grandfather, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010. Born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia on November 6, 1932, the son of Leland B. Rowland Sr. and Laura Davis Rowland. After 25 years of proudly serving his country, Lee retired from the United States Air Force. His loving and supportive family was his greatest achievement....
Hal Townsend
Oct 12, 2010
Hal Townsend, 77, of Fort Worth passed away Tuesday October 12, 2010 in a Fort Worth care facility. Born February 4, 1933 in Alto, Texas, he was a long time resident of Tarrant County. Hal retired from Bell Helicopter in 1998 after 34 years. He was a machinist and a tool application engineer. He served in the US Army during...
Nelda Mae (Holder) Lawson
Oct 11, 2010
Nelda Mae (Holder) Lawson, 88, passed away Monday in Rohnert Park, CA. She was born May 16, 1922 near Garner, Texas to Richard (Dick) Holder and Janie Mays Holder, and lived most of her adult life in California. Nelda was preceded in death by her husband Wayne Lawson, her parents; brothers, Edwin Holder and “Son” Holder; sisters, Cleo Brooking and...
Lora Lee Herringer
Oct 10, 2010
Lora Lee Herringer, 87, of Weatherford was welcomed at the gates of Heaven by her husband, parents and son on Sunday, October 10, 2010 in a Fort Worth hospital. Born January 10, 1923 in Mineral Wells, Texas, she was a long time resident of Parker County. Lora Lee was a homemaker, loving mother and a member of the Church of...
Charles Turner Morris
Oct 9, 2010
Charles Turner Morris, 88, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday morning October 9, 2010, after a brief stay in a local nursing home. Charles was born November 16, 1921, in Peaster, Texas, just outside Weatherford. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1938 and was a lifetime resident of Parker County. He was a member of South Main Church of...
Mary Frances "Babs" Lane
Oct 7, 2010
Mary Frances “Babs” Lane started a new journey Thursday, October 7, 2010. She left this life at home, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Frances was born to George Washington Cogburn and Nora Swofford Cogburn on July 11, 1917, in Weatherford. She was 93 years old.
She married Lee Dixon Lane on September 26, 1935, who preceded her in death June...
Rex Allan Deal
Oct 6, 2010
Rex Allan Deal SPRINGTOWN -- Rex Deal, 57, of Springtown passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2010, in Weatherford. No services are scheduled at this time. He was a cabinet maker and a loving husband and father. Rex is survived by his wife, Priscilla Deal and their daughter.
Lafreda Estelle Walker
Oct 6, 2010
LaFreda Estelle Walker, 63, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, October 5, 2010, in a Fort Worth Hospital. LaFreda was born October 18, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas. She worked for the City of Fort Worth for 29 years and was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth.
LaFreda was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Hazel...
Beverly Ann Brown
Oct 4, 2010
Beverly Ann Brown, 57, of Weatherford passed away Monday morning October 4, 2010. She was born September 16, 1953 in Weatherford where she was a life long resident. Beverly was a member of Center Point Church of God and was a devoted teacher and active employee for Rio Vista Elementary School. She taught in Rio Vista ISD for 24 years,...
Winfred Brown Sr.
Oct 1, 2010
Winfred Brown Sr., 89 of Weatherford, died Friday morning, October 1, 2010 in a Weatherford nursing center. Mr. Brown was born April 20, 1921 in Memphis Texas. He was a resident of Weatherford for 87 yrs. Mr. Brown was a retired airline pilot for Frontier Airlines and owner of W.B. Brown Cattle Co. He was a member of South Main...