Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Genevieve Allen
Dec 24, 2009
Genevieve “Nickie” Allen, 73, of Weatherford, died in a fatal car accident on Thursday, December 24, 2009. Nickie was born in El Dorado, Arkansas in 1936. In 1953, she met and married Donald Eugene Allen. Together they owned and operated Windsor House, a unique residence for dementia and Alzheimer’s patients in Weatherford. In 2004, they sold the business and...
Nita Ann Brewer
Dec 24, 2009
Nita Ann Brewer, age 67, of Weatherford, died Monday night, December 21, 2009, in a Fort Worth Hospital. She was born February 11, 1942, in Texarkana, Arkansas, a resident of Weatherford for several years.
She was a homemaker, member of the Baptist Church and retired sales associate for Sam’s Club. Nita loved to cook and bake and she loved...
Randall Cole
Dec 22, 2009
Randall Cole, 64, of Springtown, died Tuesday, December 22, 2009, at his residence. He was born March 15, 1945, in Fort Worth, to Eulon and Clemma Sharp Cole. He was a retired bonder for Bell Helicopter and a member of the UAW and National Rifle Association.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Nell Cole.
He is...
James (Sonny) Oscar Haddock
Dec 22, 2009
James (Sonny) Oscar Haddock, 76, youngest of 11 children, went to be the Lord on December 22, 2009, to join other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Ava Haddock; son, Tim Haddock; three brothers, Buster Haddock, A. C. Haddock, and Berl Haddock; and two sisters, Leota Turnbo and Juanita May. He was...
Barbara Ann Ticzkus
Dec 19, 2009
Barbara Ann Ticzkus, age 62, of Weatherford, died early Saturday morning at her residence.
Born June 12, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, a resident of Parker County for two years. She was a homemaker, member of the Victory Baptist Church and a Financial Analyst for The Northern Trust Bank.
Her love was Hawaii where she was a resident...
Billie Jean Johnson
Dec 18, 2009
Billie Jean Johnson, 66, of Weatherford, died Thursday, December 17, 2009, at her home following a lengthy battle with ALS.
Billie Jean was born April 19, 1943 in Graysville, Alabama. She was a homemaker, a member of Southside Baptist Church, loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and loved going to garage sales and tending to her...
William "Billy" Blaine Estridge
Dec 12, 2009
William “Billy” Estridge, 61, of Weatherford, died Saturday, December 12, 2009, in the local hospital. Billy was born on February 1, 1948, at Baylor County Hospital in Seymour, Texas, to William Burdette and Beverly Joyce Estridge. He graduated from Whitehouse High School in 1966. Billy was an active member of Silverado Cowboy Church; he loved the livestock industry, recently...
Raymond Antonio Ortega
Dec 10, 2009
Raymond Antonio Ortega, 63, of Mineral Wells, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2009, in a local care facility. Raymond was born September 6, 1946, in Rotan, Texas, to Antonio and Francisca Ortega. Mr. Ortega was a correctional officer at CCA in Mineral Wells. He last worked in 2006 prior to health complications. Raymond enjoyed fishing and working in the...
Karen Louise Austin
Dec 8, 2009
Karen Louise Austin, September 1945 - December 2009, resident of Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2009, in a Fort Worth hospital.
Karen was born and raised in Waco, Texas. She attended St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing and Harris College of Nursing-Texas Christian University and received a Bachelor of Science Degree. She worked as a registered...
Bobby Warren Laine
Dec 7, 2009
Bobby W. Laine Sr., 81, passed away Monday, December 7, 2009, at home with his family at his side. Bobby was born December 24, 1927, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Raymond W. and Minnie Lee Laine. He served in the U.S. Army and Navy. Mr. Laine was the retired owner of Laine’s Market in Haltom City. He was an...
Herman Woodard
Dec 2, 2009
Herman Woodard, age 88, passed away at his home December 2, 2009. He was born to Jack and Ida Woodard in Tolar, Texas, December 15, 1920.
At the age of 17, he interrupted his education to join the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) after which he returned to school, graduating from Poolville High School. He then joined the Navy and...
Mary Virginia Johnson
Dec 1, 2009
Mary Virginia Johnson, 86, a life long resident of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, December 01, 2009 in a local care facility. Mary was born August 7, 1923, the youngest of five children, to Bell and Martha Mason. Mrs. Johnson retired after sixteen years of loyal service to Grace Cartwright. She was dedicated to those she loved, often putting others...
Daniel Isaac Kolbo
Nov 18, 2009
Daniel Kolbo, 57, of Springtown, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in a Weatherford nursing center. Daniel was born in Tacoma, Washington on May 13, 1952, and moved to Springtown in 1997 where he has resided since.
He is survived his step-father, Grover Hall of Springtown; two sisters, Lydia Roberson of Springtown and Patty Corey of Henderson, Nevada; daughter,...
Sadie Feuilly
Nov 18, 2009
Sadie Feuilly, lived 92 years, 8 months and 14 days. She passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in Weatherford. Sadie was born in Chapel Hill, Texas, Washington County, to Wallace and Rosie Mikolajazak, on March 4, 1917, and given the name Stephania Joann, but later her mother changed it to Sadie, for obvious reasons.
She was a homemaker...
Sarah Jennifer Lynn Brinkmann
Nov 17, 2009
Sarah Jennifer Lynn Brinkmann, 17, of Weatherford, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 17, 2009. Sarah was born February 5, 1992 in Melbourne, Florida. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church, a student at Weatherford High School, she was on the year book staff and the Roo Crew, she loved creative writing and loved...
James A. Watson
Nov 16, 2009
James A. Watson, age 69, of Dennis, died Monday evening, November 16, 2009, in the local hospital. Born August 30, 1940 in Stratford, Oklahoma, a resident of Weatherford for several years. He was a fencing contractor and former Justice of the Peace of Parker County Precinct 4.
Survivors: wife, Barbara Watson of Dennis; two sons, Lonnie Watson and wife,...
Floyd Willis McCracken
Nov 16, 2009
Floyd Willis McCracken, age 94, of Hilltop Lakes, Texas, passed away Monday, November 16, 2009. He was born February 26, 1915 in Hill County. He had been a resident of Fort Worth and Weatherford before moving to Hilltop Lakes in 1987. Floyd retired in 1977 as an electrician for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the...
Bill Byron Thomas
Nov 15, 2009
Bill Byron Thomas, 84, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday November 15, 2009, at a local nursing home. Bill was born August 17, 1925, in Weatherford, to Finis and Gertrude Thomas. He attended Weatherford High School, Weatherford College, and graduated from Texas Christian University with his Masters in education. During his 35 years in public education, he taught in Millsap...
Etta Mae Ruland
Nov 14, 2009
Etta Mae Ruland, age 74, went to be with her Lord and Savior, early Saturday morning, November 14, 2009. She was born December 6, 1934 in Kennedale, Texas, and raised in Reno. She attended Springtown High School and was a resident of Parker County most of her life.
Etta was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, she loved...
Margaret Junice Draper
Nov 13, 2009
Margaret Junice Draper, 83, of Weatherford, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 13, 2009. Margaret was born December 8, 1925 in Alvarado, Texas, to Ernest and Viola Hathcock. She was a homemaker and a member of Victory Baptist Church. She loved talking about her boys and granddaughters.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors...