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Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Lee Ada Hunter

Lee Ada Hunter

Apr 29, 2010

Lee Ada Hunter, 97, of Weatherford, died April 29, 2010 at her residence.  She was born October 31, 1912 in Parker County, Texas to J.T. and Susie Anderson Hunter.  She was a homemaker and a member of Central Christian Church. Survivors include long-time family friend Fritz Larson; home health professionals: Sharon Woody, Louise Bedford; current long-term caregivers: Laura King, Natalie...

Virginia Olds

Virginia Olds

Apr 28, 2010

Virginia “Ginny” Olds, 86, of Mineral Wells, passed away April 28, 2010 in a Mineral Wells nursing facility. Ginny was born October 9, 1923 in Champaign, IL to Tedd and Martha Rayburn. She was a homemaker. Ginny was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James “J.L.” Olds on April 18, 2010, sisters, Thelma Neal, and Eunice Munds, brothers,...

Annie Pearl Tucker

Annie Pearl Tucker

Apr 25, 2010

Annie Pearl Tucker, native to Parker County, died Sunday morning April 25, 2010. Annie Pearl was born March 30, 1921 in Dicey, Texas to Walter Boone and Lela Mae (Ragle) Tucker. She has lived in Weatherford most of her life. She attended Dicey School, Weatherford High School and College of Business. She worked and retired from Capitol Savings Bank. Many...

John Daniel Doss

John Daniel Doss

Apr 25, 2010

Dan Doss was born October 23, 1928 in Brock, Texas.   Dan was a retired member of the Weatherford Volunteer Fire Department, Olive Branch Masonic Lodge at Brock, Eastern Star #274 at Brock, and North Side Baptist Church where he was ordained a deacon at the age of 75.  He was a graduate of  Weatherford High School Class of 1947.   He...

Richard M. Newman

Richard M. Newman

Apr 23, 2010

Richard M. Newman was born in Paris, TX on September 20, 1923. He was the oldest of three brothers. He served in the Army Air Force in England during World War II as a waist gunner. He received four oak leaf clusters. He worked for Convair/General Dynamics and Bell Helicopter for a total of 45 years. He married his childhood...

Clinton Dean Mainard

Clinton Dean Mainard

Apr 23, 2010

Clinton Dean Mainard, age 50, went to be with the Lord Friday, April 23, 2010 in Snellville, Georgia. Clint was born November 10, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a member of Eatonton Baptist Church where he served as an associate minister and was a building contractor.  Clint enjoyed writing songs, singing and playing guitar. His father Herbert H....

Wayne Purvis

Wayne Purvis

Apr 21, 2010

Wayne Purvis, 84. Passed away peacefully at his daughters home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday April 21, 2010. Mr. Purvis was born November 12,1925 in Milton, KY to Clarence & Elsie Purvis. Mr. Purvis enlisted in the Navy on August 17,1942 to proudly serve his country during WWII on the USS Atascosa. Awarded the purple heart and many...

Manuela Nellie Mejia

Manuela Nellie Mejia

Apr 21, 2010

Manuela “Nellie” Mejia, 53, ofWeatherford, passed away Wednesday,April 21, 2010 in a Fort Worthhospital.  Nellie was born March 6, 1957 in LosAngeles, CA, one of ninechildren to Jose Ernesto and Trinidad Abelarde Muñoz.  Nellie loved family, especiallyGrandchildren.  She was a retired ESLTeacher Aide for the Weatherford IndependentSchool District and a member of HarvestHills Family Church.  She was preceded in death...

Noel Alvin Long

Noel Alvin Long

Apr 20, 2010

Noel Alvin Long, 82, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at his residence.  Mr. Long was born July 15, 1927 in Big Springs, Texas to Elijah and Maude Long.  Noel was an Army Veteran, he was a retired aircraft mechanic, a millwright and a member of North Main Church of God.   Survivors:  Wife, Bonnie Fay Long, sons, Don Wayne...

Patty Jean Myrick Turpin

Patty Jean Myrick Turpin

Apr 19, 2010

Patty Jean Myrick Turpin, 77, of Weatherford, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning April 19, 2010 after a lengthy illness.  “Mee maw” as known by all was born on January 12, 1933. Pat was a registered nurse since 1953 in both Weatherford and Fort Worth hospitals until her retirement in 1993. She is preceded in death by...

J. L. Olds,  Jr.

J. L. Olds, Jr.

Apr 18, 2010

James “J.L.” Olds,  Jr. 86, died Sunday, April 18, 2010 at his residence in Mineral Wells.  J.L.  was born September 2, 1923 in Van Alstyne, Texas to James Lawrence and Ruby Jewel Olds.  In 1946 J.L. married Virginia “Ginny” Louise Rayburn.  He was a member of the Assembly of God Church, loved helping others, he was a retired grain mill...

Terry Scott Koch

Terry Scott Koch

Apr 18, 2010

  Terrance Scott Koch, 59 of Weatherford, died Sunday, April 18, 2010. Terry was born August 22, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a member of St. Frances Episcopal Church, was a teacher with Mineral Wells School District for over 30 years, currently teaching 5th grade. Terry coached summer track for the Mach 1 track club. 

  In lieu of flowers,...

Cheryl Lee Goley

Cheryl Lee Goley

Apr 14, 2010

Cheryl Lee Goley, 52, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 following a courageous battle with cancer.  Cheryl was born June 5, 1957 in Kenmore, New York to Rev. C. Gilmore and Ruth Elaine Geisthardt Samuelson. Cheryl was Deputy Treasurer of Parker County.  Singing was her passion and she performed in Praise and Worship for many churches in the...

Ricky Gene McBee

Ricky Gene McBee

Apr 13, 2010

Ricky Gene McBee, 55, of Weatherford, passed away April 12, 2010.  Ricky was born September 1, 1954 in Weatherford to Billy Gene and Sylvia Ann McBee. He was a framing contractor and owner of Rick McBee Framing.   Rick enjoyed fishing, friends and family.  He was a member of North Side Baptist Church.   Survivors include sisters, Rita Lang and husband Mike...

Jacob Meyer Hamm

Jacob Meyer Hamm

Apr 12, 2010

JacobMeyer Hamm, 92, of Weatherford passed away Monday morning in the local hospital.  Jacob was born January 17, 1918 in Lonoke, Arkansas to Charles Edward and Zilpah Harris Hamm.Mr.Hamm was a Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict serving in the US Navy for 20years, as a Fireman. He then became a civil servant working as a supplyclerk.  He was...

Lois Wood

Lois Wood

Apr 11, 2010

Lois Wood, 88, died April 11, 2010 in a local nursing home.  She was born on February 3, 1922 in Anderson County, TX to Willie R. and Ethel Brown Holt.  She was a retired LVN and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Weatherford.   Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law: Mike and Donna Wood of Weatherford; sisters: Mary...

Emma Lee Harris

Emma Lee Harris

Apr 9, 2010

Emma Lee Harris, 80, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, April 9, 2010, in Holland Lake Rehab. Emma was born October 3, 1929, in Plainview, Texas, to James and Mattie Applewhite. 

She was a member of the Springtown Order of the Eastern Star, and two Red Hat Society clubs, the Wild West Women, and The Sassy Peaches. She was an active member...

Shirley Claudine Kirkpatrick

Shirley Claudine Kirkpatrick

Apr 8, 2010

Shirley Claudine Kirkpatrick75, of Weatherford, died Wednesday, April 7 2010 in a local nursing center.  Shirley was born January 8, 1935 in Oakdale, LA. She was a homemaker, Baptist and an artist specializing in painting.   Survivors: Daughters, Linda Rogers of Weatherford, Sandra Nanny of Tawakoni, son, Richard Kirkpatrick of Houston, grandchildren, Tammy Unangst, Tiffani Anguiano, Nathan Flowers, Raymond Flowers, Justin...

Marie Whitney Clark

Marie Whitney Clark

Apr 8, 2010

  Marie Whitney Clark, age 80, of Weatherford, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday morning, April 8, 2010. Marie was born September 4, 1929, in Deport, Texas, to Albert and Dessie Whitney. 

  She grew up in the Chapel Hill Community near Parris, Texas, where she met and married Scott Clark. Marie was a resident of Weatherford for almost...

Myrtis Barham Melton

Myrtis Barham Melton

Apr 5, 2010

Myrtis Barham Melton, 99, of FortWorth, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2010 in a FortWorth health care center.  Myrtis was born July 22, 1910 in Parker County Texasto George William “G.W.” Barham and Annie Ellentine Wright.  A formerschool teacher, Mrs. Melton earned her Teachers Degree at NorthTexas State TeachersCollege in Denton. She was a long time resident of Weatherford and...

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