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Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Karl Wayne Ratzlaff

Karl Wayne Ratzlaff

Sep 9, 2010

  Karl Wayne Ratzlaff left this earth on September 9, 2010, to be with his Heavenly Parent after a fierce battle with cancer.

  Karl was born on July 12, 1933, in Goessel, Kansas, to parents, Dr. Abraham K. and Anna Ratzlaff. After graduating from the University of Colorado, he began his career as a geologist for the federal government. Karl...

Katy Mae McGill

Katy Mae McGill

Sep 8, 2010

  Katy Mae McGill, 78, of Weatherford, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at her residence. Mrs. McGill was born September 10, 1931, in Grandview, Texas. She was a homemaker, a member of the Presbyterian Church and loved traveling and spending time with family and friends. 

  Her son, Leslie Vonn McGill, preceded her in death.

  Survivors: husband, Vonn McGill of Weatherford;...

Maj. Calvin "Ike" Brown

Maj. Calvin "Ike" Brown

Sep 5, 2010

  Maj. Calvin “Ike” Brown, USAF Retired, passed away Sunday morning, September 5, 2010, in a local care facility. Born January 31, 1923, in DeSoto, Ike was a long time resident of Parker County. Along with being retired from the United States Air Force, Ike was a member of South Main Church of Christ and a Shriner. 

  His survivors include...

Evalyn Allie Werner

Evalyn Allie Werner

Sep 4, 2010

  Evalyn Allie Werner, 95, of Weatherford, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2010. Evalyn was born January 4, 1915, in Terrell, and lived in Texas all her life. She was a member of Emanuel Baptist Church and a homemaker.  

  Preceded in death by: husband, Fred G. Werner; daughters, Dorothey Werner and Nancy May Hill; sisters, Ora Jacobs, Ona...

Alexander Roscoe Pope

Alexander Roscoe Pope

Sep 4, 2010

  As the Angel wrote Alex’s name in the Book of Life, he closed it whispering “Too perfect for this world” Alexander Roscoe Pope, son of Travis and Samantha Pope, died on September 4, 2010, in the local hospital. 

  Other than the parents survivors include sister, Scarlett Pope; brother, Travis Pope, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Bill and Gail Greene of North...

Bobbie Faye Cargill

Bobbie Faye Cargill

Sep 3, 2010

  Bobbie Faye Cargill, 70, of Weatherford, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, September 03, 2010. Mrs. Cargill was born January 6, 1940 in Silver Lake, Texas. She was a homemaker and a member of Greenwood Baptist Church. Mrs. Cargill loved playing bingo, sewing, crocheting, song writing and spending time with her grandchildren. 

  Her husband, Alvin Charles Cargill,...

Doris Ruth Hess

Doris Ruth Hess

Aug 31, 2010

  Doris Ruth Hess, 83, passed away on August 31, 2010, in her home at Millsap. Ruth was born December 4, 1926, in Millsap, to Jack and Nora Langdon Reasoner. Mrs. Hess retired from Motorola at Fort Worth in 1991.  

  She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Juanelle Shockler, Mary Jo Hightower and Lois Wheeler; son,...

Ted Ray Cranford

Ted Ray Cranford

Aug 31, 2010

  Ted Ray Cranford, 77, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Ted was born November 20, 1932, in Perrin, Texas, to Reuben and Beulah Heath Cranford.  Ted was a graduate of Perrin High School, attended Tarleton College and earned his Bachlor’s Degree from Texas A&M University. He served in the ROTC and the U.S. Army at Fort Knox,...

Jesse Christeen Greenway

Jesse Christeen Greenway

Aug 29, 2010

  Jesse Christeen Greenway passed from this world, into Life with Christ on August 29, 2010. Christeen was proud to be born a Texan and was a longtime resident of Weatherford. Born January 26, 1924, in Hamlin, Texas, to Jesse Armfield and Gertie Cain Dunn. She was the second child of four, with one sister and two brothers. 

  Christeen married Oscar...

Polly B. Pond

Polly B. Pond

Aug 28, 2010

  Polly B. Pond, 90, went to her heavenly home August 28, 2010. Polly was born December 14, 1919 to John and Alma Cox. She was a lifelong resident of Garner.

  She was a homemaker and an excellent seamstress. Her true love and devotion was to her daughters and grandchildren.

  Polly was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.

  Survivors...

Sheryl Barnard

Sheryl Barnard

Aug 28, 2010

  Sheryl Barnard of Weatherford, passed away Saturday evening, August 28, 2010, after a long battle from ongoing medical issues. Born February 6, 1953, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Sheryl had many friends from her 35 years over the road trucking. She lead a simple life surrounded by her many dogs and horses, loved to sing and read mainly books or...

Ellen Margaret O'Brien

Ellen Margaret O'Brien

Aug 26, 2010

  Ellen “Maggie” O’Brien, 91, of Weatherford, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010, in a Weatherford nursing facility. Maggie was born January 6, 1919, in Malone, New York, to William and Selina Degon Dumas.

  Maggie grew up in Malone, New York, married her husband of 50 years, James and together they moved their family to Southwick, Massachusetts. She enjoyed volunteering...

Roberts Kenneth

Roberts Kenneth

Aug 25, 2010

  Kenneth Ray Roberts, age 65, of Weatherford, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 in Fort Worth, Born May 26, 1945 in Maysville, Oklahoma, a resident of Weatherford for several years, he was an Air Force Veteran, an engineer, and member of the V. F. W.

Survivors:Wife – Barbara Roberts of WeatherfordDaughters – Keitha Wilson and husband, Don, of Weatherford     ...

James Sonny McCarty

James Sonny McCarty

Aug 24, 2010

 James “Sonny” McCray, 74, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at his residence. Sonny was born October 13, 1935, in Fort Worth, to Hall and Blanche McCray, who preceded him in death.  

  Sonny was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, employee and friend, who loved his kids and grandkids unconditionally. He graduated from Poly High School in 1953 and attended...

Ralph Jesse Bailiff

Ralph Jesse Bailiff

Aug 22, 2010

  Ralph Jesse Bailiff, Jr., 48, of Azle, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Ralph was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, on January 5, 1962. He was a resident of Parker County for many years where he worked for Jamak since 1986, was a member of North Side Baptist Church, President of Weatherford College Basketball Booster Club, Dallas Off-Road Bike...

Johnny Lee Meeks

Johnny Lee Meeks

Aug 20, 2010

  Johnny Lee Meeks, age 53, of Lipan, died Friday, August 20, 2010. Born July 7, 1957 in Grapevine, Texas, to Joy Ladean and Leroy Meeks, Johnny attended school in Springtown from the 7th through 12th grades. He was a member of the Outreach of Love Church in Weatherford.

  Survivors include his wife, Tammy Meeks; daughters, Kendra Danyail Meeks and...

Rev. Shirley Marie Hobbs

Rev. Shirley Marie Hobbs

Aug 19, 2010

  Rev. Shirley Marie Hobbs, age 72, of Grand Prairie, died on August 15, 2010. She was born November 25, 1937. Mrs. Hobbs was an ordained minister, piano teacher, school teacher, homemaker, and she loved and lived for her children and grandchildren.

  Survivors: husband, Rev. Roger L. Hobbs, Sr.; four sons, Roger Hobbs, Jr. and wife, Margaret, Fred Hobbs and...

Stella Beatrice Rust Goodnight

Stella Beatrice Rust Goodnight

Aug 18, 2010

  Stella Beatrice Rust Goodnight, 90, of Weatherford, passed away on Wednesday August 18, 2010, in a Weatherford nursing facility. She was born September 29, 1919, in Cleburne, to Virgil and Mary Rust. Bea graduated from Electra High School. She married Rayford Daniel Goodnight on May 18, 1939 in Electra. Later in life she attended Odessa College and earned her...

Robert "Bob" Earl Pior

Robert "Bob" Earl Pior

Aug 17, 2010

  Robert “Bob” Earl Pior, 71, of Azle, passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at home. Robert was born July 29, 1939, in Upland, California, to Martha M. and Earl T. Pior. Bob was a landscaping contractor.

  Survivors include sons: Russ and Rod Pior.

JoAnn Loftis

JoAnn Loftis

Aug 15, 2010

  JoAnn Loftis, 65, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2010, in a Fort Worth hospital. 

  Memorial service: 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 22, 2010, at Horseshoe Bend First Baptist Church, south of Weatherford. 

  JoAnn is survived by her husband, James R. Loftis, Jr.; brother, Larry James Dawson and wife, Vickie of Garland; and a niece, Jennifer Naye and husband,...

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