Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Donna Paulette Peltier
May 27, 2010
Donna Paulette Peltier, 62, of Weatherford, died May 27, 2010, at her residence. She was born February 9, 1948, in Raven, Virginia, to Richard Guy and Oma Byrd Peck, and she was a retired auto sales person.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Opal Cornwell.
She is survived by her husband, Lionel “Leo” Peltier; sons and...
Elwanda Fern Fleming
May 27, 2010
Elwanda Fern Fleming, age 88, of Brock, died Thursday, May 27, 2010, in a local nursing facility. Born March 28, 1922, in Brock, where she had lived all her life. She was a homemaker, former owner of Brock Café and Store and a member of the Brock First Baptist Church. Mrs. Fleming loved cooking, baking and her family.
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Sandra Sue Smith
May 25, 2010
Sandra Sue Smith, age 65, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in the local hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born July 15, 1944, in Weatherford, where she had lived all her life. Sandra was a homemaker, receptionist for Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel and member of the Calvary Baptist Church.
She loved her family, grandkids, church...
Richard George Martell
May 25, 2010
Richard George Martell, 92, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, May 25, 2010, at his residence. He was born December 9, 1917 in Detroit, Michigan.
Richard was a FAA specialist, a B17 pilot during World War II for the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, an avid golfer and a beautiful bridge player.
Richard is...
Kenneth Dale Lea
May 24, 2010
Kenneth Dale Lea, Sr., 73, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, in a Fort Worth hospital. He was born September 9, 1936, in Gainesville, Texas, to Murry and Lena Pearl Lea. Kenneth attended Calvary Baptist Church in Weatherford. He was a truck driver for over 50 years, lived life to the fullest. Kenneth put forth his full...
Audra Lee Fontenot
May 24, 2010
Audra Lee Fontenot, 80, of Aledo, passed away Monday, May 24, 2010, in a Fort Worth hospital. Audra was born October 18, 1929, in Weatherford, to Dan and Jewell McEntire. She was a nurse for Dr. Edison when Campbell Hospital was still on North Main Street.
Audra and her late husband, Robert were members of Coast to Coast Travelers...
Faith Lillian Yates
May 23, 2010
Faith Lillian Yates, 19, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Stephenville, Texas. Faith was born January 8, 1991, to Stephen and Tammy Yates. She was a 2009 graduate of Peaster High School, and worked at Nizza Pizza, in Weatherford. Faith was to start her third semester at Weatherford College in the fall.
Her uncle, Danny Boyd...
Mary Ruth Singleton
May 23, 2010
Mary Ruth Singleton, 83, of Perrin, died May 23, 2010, in a local nursing home. She was born March 29, 1927 in Clovis, New Mexico, to Joseph and Sina Mae Watson Hale. She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Perrin. She enjoyed collecting arrowheads, rocks, and playing gospel music and guitar. Survivors include her...
Maudine Merchant
May 23, 2010
Maudine Merchant, 62, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2010, in the Weatherford hospital. Born September 9, 1947, in Fairfield, Texas, to Maurine Lampkin and John Henry Washington, Sr. Maudine was a homemaker; loved by many and known as Granny or Mama. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a former employee of Kennedy’s...
Robert Leslie Pond
May 22, 2010
Robert Leslie Pond, 84, of Garner, died May 22, 2010, in a Weatherford hospital. He was born November 21, 1925 in Garner, to H.O. and Myrtle Finger Pond. He was a deacon of Garner Baptist Church and a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. Survivors include his wife,...
Roberta Harding Bray
May 19, 2010
Roberta Harding Bray, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, teacher and friend to all who knew her, passed away May 19, 2010. Her passing was heaven’s gain. Roberta was born October 5, 1920 in Bowie, Texas. She graduated from Texas Wesleyan College in 1942 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She married the love of her life, Lem Bray, December...
Gerald Alvin Turner
May 17, 2010
Gerald A. "Pop" Turner, 77, passed away Monday, May 17th, 2010, at his home in Granbury Texas. Born on February 23rd, 1933, in Fort Worth, to Walter and Virgie Turner. Gerald was the second oldest of seven children and grew up in Fort Worth.
Gerald began working in the concrete business at an early age and retired as a...
Ilene Gillespie
May 15, 2010
Ilene Gillespie, 86, longtime resident of Parker County, died May 15, 2010, in a Fort Worth hospice facility. She was born in Cleburne, Texas, the daughter of Marion and Mittie Milner. She was a longtime member of Central Christian Church of Weatherford. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Earl Gillespie; son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Billie...
Jerry Fatout
May 9, 2010
Jerry Fatout died on Sunday, May 9, 2010, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., at Couts United Methodist Church, in Weatherford and also on Wednesday, 2:00 p.m., at Windcrest United Methodist Church, in San Antonio, Texas.
Jerry was born August 31, 1934 in El Dorado, Kansas, to...
Mary Elizabeth Barbee
May 9, 2010
Mary Elizabeth Barbee, 86, of Weatherford, died Sunday, May 9, 2010, at her residence. She was born June 23, 1923, in Fort Worth, to Issac and Mary White. Mary was a retired legal secretary and also retired from Lockheed Martin. She participated in Meals on Wheels and was a former member of the American Business Women’s Association. Mary was...
Jurlene Sosebee Bean
May 9, 2010
Service: 10:00 a.m., Friday, at Brock Cemetery Each time one of us take a breath we are one breath closer to the Lord. I know He also knows every breath. As He gets ready for us to leave this earth, He is happy. One of His children is coming home. Therefore we should be happy also. He told us...
Shirley Jean Rawlins
May 7, 2010
Shirley Jean Rawlins passed on Friday, May 7, 2010, after a long illness.
Celebration of life: will be held at her home on Bedford Court as an open house from noon to 3:00 p.m., Wednesday. Readings and sharings will be at approximately 2:00 p.m. All loved ones and friends are welcome to come by.
Shirley was born March 27,...
Willie Zack Florence
May 6, 2010
Willie Zack Florence, 93 years of age, went home to his Lord, May 6, 2010. He was born February 28, 1917 at Draw, Texas, in Lynn County. His parents were the late Lois and Walter Zack Florence of Tahoka, Texas.
After completing high school Willie enrolled in Howard Payne College in Brownwood, Texas on a track scholarship (shot putt...
Larry David Champang
May 5, 2010
Larry David Champang, Sr., 66, died on May 5, 2010, in a local hospital. He was born November 19, 1943 in Hudson Falls, New York. He was a retired truck driver, small business owner, and was fun loving. Larry was the loving husband of Patricia Champang of Weatherford; loving father of Laura and her husband, Scott, Larry Champang, Jr.,...
Raquel Ortiz Castillo
May 4, 2010
Raquel Ortiz Castillo, 63, passed away Tuesday morning, May 4, 2010, in a Fort Worth Hospital. Rachel was born June 25, 1946 in Edroy, Texas, to Saturnino L. Ortiz and Victoria Davila Ortiz. Raquel received her diploma from the Seminary and loved to serve the Lord. She was a very active member of Primera Iglesia Bautista church. Raquel taught...