Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Ruth Frances Johnson
Jul 25, 2011
Ruth Frances Johnson, 84, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011, in a Fort Worth nursing home. She was born April 22, 1927, in Rochester, Massachusetts, and was a long time resident of Parker County. Ruth was a horse trainer that loved to rodeo and spend time outdoors.
She is survived by her daughter, Joni Johnson; grandchildren, Tiffany...
Michelle Dian Praytor
Jul 23, 2011
Michelle Dian Praytor, 49, of Weatherford, went to be with the Lord after a two year courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 31, 1961 in Baudette, Minnesota, to Marvin and Leila Dahl Mollberg. Michelle was a Deputy U. S. Marshal, retiring in September 15, 1995, a former deputy clerk for the Parker County Sheriff’s Department and previous...
Dylan Mase Read
Jul 22, 2011
Dylan Mase Read, age 18, of Azle, died Friday, July 22, 2011. Dylan was born April 21, 1993 in Weatherford. He was a Baptist, a paint contractor and loved hunting, fishing and skateboarding. Survivors: son, Nathan Wyatt James Read of Springtown; parents, Alice Wallace of Tucson, Arizona and Billy Read of Azle; sisters, Jennifer Read of Springtown, Chanda Kirk...
Sylvia Marcella Smith
Jul 21, 2011
Sylvia Marcella Sullivan Smith, 85, of Weatherford, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2011, in a local nursing home. Born February 23, 1926, to Don and Tennie Sullivan, near Canjilon, New Mexico, Sylvia married Hoye Smith on August 29, 1942, and spent many wonderful years together until his passing. Mrs. Smith was a faithful member First Baptist Church of...
Cheryi Shipman
Jul 21, 2011
Cheryi Johnson Shipman, 56, of Weatherford, died Thursday, July 21, 2011, in a Fort Worth hospital. She was born September 8, 1954, in Wichita Falls, Texas, and was a resident of Parker County for many years. She was a Baptist. Cheryi was a dedicated employee of Walmart for years until she became too ill to work.
She was preceded...
B.C. "Bill" Eastman
Jul 19, 2011
B. C. “Bill” Eastman, age 81, of Aledo, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 in Fort Worth. Born April 23, 1930, Aledo, Texas where he had lived all his life, he was a retired office machine salesman and technician, caretaker for the Aledo Brown Cemetery, Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and member of the Aledo Methodist Church. He was...
Dominic Gotti Garcia
Jul 19, 2011
Dominic Gotti Garcia, infant son of Emmanuel Garcia and Melissa Gonzales, passed away Tuesday morning July 19, 2011, in the Weatherford hospital.
Other than his parents, Dominic is survived by his brother, Emmanuel Snyder Garcia; grandparents, Alberta Gonzales, Jose Raul Gonzales, Lucio Garcia and Erlinda Garcia; nine aunts and uncles, Vanessa Gonzales, Cassandra Childers, Raul Gonzales, Mauricio Espinoza, Liliana,...
Mary Catherine Hill
Jul 19, 2011
Mary Catherine Hill, 54, of Palo Pinto, passed away Tuesday evening, July 19, 2011 at her home. She was born March 16, 1957, in Salem, Oregon, to James Monroe Coy and Margarite Crosby Coy. Mary was a resident of Parker County before moving to Lake Palo Pinto. She was an inspiring teacher at Peaster Middle School and a member...
Albert Lee Cochran
Jul 18, 2011
Albert Lee Cochran, 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 18, 2011. Albert was born on February 11, 1936 in Burkburnett, Texas.
After high school, Albert attended Midwestern University to pursue a degree in accounting. He worked in the Aerospace industry for 40 years. Later owning his own publication business before retiring in 2005.
He was...
Alma Frances Greenfield-Evans
Jul 18, 2011
Alma Frances Greenfield – Evans, age 90, died Monday, July 18, 2011, in a Weatherford nursing center.
Ms. Greenfield – Evans was born October 14, 1920, in Aledo, Texas, and was a resident there until moving to Weatherford, Texas where she resided until her death.
Frances was a member of the First Baptist Church of Aledo for...
Anthony Lisenbee
Jul 17, 2011
Anthony Lisenbee, 64, of Weatherford, died Sunday, July 17, 2011 at his residence. Tony was born June 17, 1947 in Cisco, Texas. He was a Grocery Manager for Brookshire's in Weatherford, a member of Corinth Baptist Church in Cisco, a member of Masonic Lodge 32 Degree and past master in Rockwall.
Mr. Lisenbee was preceded in death by his...
Joey Don Chambers
Jul 16, 2011
Joey Don Chambers, age 44, of Weatherford, died Saturday, July 16, 2011 in a Fort Worth hospital. Born March 20, 1967 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a Army Veteran and a retail sales manager.
Survivors include daughter, Stormay Chambers of Weatherford; son, Zackary Chambers of Weatherford; father, Jim Chambers of Weatherford; mother and step-father, Jeannie and Aaron Alley...
Olen Lester Dutton
Jul 16, 2011
Olen Lester Dutton, age 95, of Weatherford, died Saturday morning, July 16, 2011 in a local nursing facility. Born April 22, 1916, in Knox City, Texas, a resident of Weatherford and Parker County for many years. He was a farmer, Member of the Church of Christ, Sam’s RV Club and Sportsman and Fishing Club.
Mr. Dutton was preceded in death by...
Jewell Jill Finley
Jul 15, 2011
Jewell (Jill) Finley, age 88, of Weatherford, died Friday afternoon, July 15, 2011 in Weatherford. Born July 1, 1923 in Corinth, Mississippi, a resident of Weatherford for many years, she was a homemaker and a member of the South Main Street Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jack Finley, in April of...
Juanella L. Auer
Jul 13, 2011
Juanella L. Auer, 68, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at the home of her daughter suddenly and unexpectedly although she did suffer from Alzheimer’s for the last eight years. Juanella was born May 14, 1943, in Weatherford, to Clarence and Clara Marie Hill. She was a graduate of Weatherford high school. Juanella married the love of...
Bob Crick
Jul 12, 2011
Bob Crick, 61, of Lipan, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 in a Fort Worth hospital. Born August 18, 1949, in Weslaco, Texa,s to Verle and Ruth Crick. Bob was a loving Christian, a wonderful father and husband who loved his family more than anything. He never met a stranger and always had a way of making everyone...
Preston Wayne Jones
Jul 11, 2011
Preston Wayne Jones passed away Monday, July 11, 2011. He was born December 28, 1928 in Yatesboro, Pennsylvania to Preston and Juanita Schriver Jones. Preston was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Weatherford. Throughout the years Preston held various offices, was a trustee, an elder and president of the congregation. He was a life member of DAV, an...
Sandra Ann Bolinger
Jul 11, 2011
Sandra Ann Bolinger, 65, passed away Monday, July 11, 2011 in a local hospital. Sandy was born July 9, 1946, in Brownwood, Texas, to Charlotte and Joseph Allred.
Mrs. Bolinger was a graduate of Diamond Hill Jarvis High School in Fort Worth. She was a business owner and resident of Weatherford since 1990.
Mrs. Bolinger was preceded in death...
Alma Marie McClure
Jul 2, 2011
Alma Marie McClure, age 86, of Weatherford, died Saturday, July 02, 2011, at her residence. Born December 26, 1924, in Morgan Mill, a resident of Weatherford for several years. She was a homemaker and a member of the Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. McClure loved to sew and play the piano.
Survivors include; sons, Sam McClure and wife, Marcille, Nathan...
Birdie Fay Sisk
Jul 1, 2011
Birdie Fay Sisk, age 94, of Weatherford, died Friday evening, July 1, 2011 in a local nursing facility. Born January 28, 1917, in Hamilton County, a resident of Weatherford for several years. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Survivors include: daughters, Mary Chaney and husband, Hiram of Burleson and Carolyn Stephens, Weatherford; sons, William Thomas Sisk and wife,...








