Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Kay Olvey Crooke
Oct 6, 2009
Kay Olvey Crooke, 95, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in the local hospital. Born March 17, 1914 in Lebanon, Indiana, she was a resident of Indianapolis before moving to Parker County to be closer to her daughter. Kay was a long time employee of the Town Tavern, a life member of Alpha Tau Sorority and played...
Martha Jane Morton
Oct 6, 2009
Martha Jane Morton, age 73, of Weatherford, died early Tuesday, October 6, 2009 in a local nursing facility. Born December 31, 1935 in Weatherford, where she had lived all her life. Martha was a homemaker, retired Weatherford College Accountant, member of the Bethel United Methodist Church and member of the Retired Teacher Association of Parker County.
Survivors: husband, Norman...
Johnny Leroy Spann
Oct 6, 2009
Johnny Leroy Spann, Sr., 64, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, October 6, 2009, in a Fort Worth hospital. Born June 2, 1945 in Fort Worth, he was a resident of Parker County for many years. Johnny was a sales representative for the grocery industry. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them especially his grandchildren and great...
Angela Marie Ward
Oct 5, 2009
Angela “Angie” Marie Ward, 43, passed away Monday, October 5th after a brief illness.
Angie was born January 20, 1966 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jackie and Geraldine “Jerri” Tidwell of Burleson, Texas. She was raised in Burleson where she met and married the love of her life, Robert Ward. They have three beautiful children. Angie was a loving...
James Monroe Coy
Oct 4, 2009
James Monroe Coy, age 92, died Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2009, in a Fort Worth Hospital. He was born September 17, 1917 in Guymon, Oklahoma. Mr. Coy was a member of the St. Stephen Catholic Church and he worked in construction.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Marguerite Coy.
Survivors: daughters, Mary Hill and...
Alice Wiggins
Oct 4, 2009
Alice Wiggins, age 86, of Weatherford, died early Sunday morning, October 4, 2009 in a local nursing facility. She was born December 22, 1922 in Mineral Wells, a resident of Weatherford for several years. She was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy, a retired telephone operator and a homemaker.
Alice was preceded in death by a son, Darrell...
Billy (B.J.) Joe Waller
Oct 4, 2009
Billy (B.J.) Waller, age 84, of Peaster, died Sunday afternoon, October 4, 2009 at his residence. B.J. was born September 16, 1925 in Peaster, where he had lived all his life. He served his community as a member of the Peaster School Board for over 20 years and was honored as Alumnus of the Year in 1998.
B.J. was...
Marsha Gayle Freeman
Oct 1, 2009
Marsha Gayle Freeman, 66, of Cleburne, died Thursday, October 1, 2009 in a Fort Worth Hospital. Marsha was born January 16, 1943 in Dallas, Texas. She was a retired teacher for the Arlington ISD, a member of the Agape MCC, and member of the Texas retired teacher Association. Marsha loved camping and helping with the North Texas Bassett Hounds...
John Galli
Sep 30, 2009
John Galli, 69, of Weatherford, passed away surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday September 30, 2009, at his residence. Born May 5, 1940, in Exeter, Pennsylvania, to John and Rose Galli, he was a resident of Parker County for many years. John served 20 years active duty in the U.S. Army before he retired and later began working in...
Ronald L. Box
Sep 30, 2009
Ronald L. Box, 62, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009 in the local hospital. Ronnie was born December 7, 1946 in Fort Worth, to Thomas Royce and Pauline Box. Ronnie and his friends shared a property lease where they enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping together. He also enjoyed playing dominos and cards. His father, Royce Box, brother,...
Bob Bone
Sep 30, 2009
Heaven needed a fiddle player, so on Wednesday, September 30, God called Bob home. He passed peacefully about 1:00 p.m., with his wife, Bobbie by his side holding his hand.
Until his retirement, Bob worked for 33 years as a sale representative for General Electric and later, for Black and Decker. As most of you know, though, Bob's love...
Jimmy Don Richards
Sep 29, 2009
Jimmy Don Richards, 53, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2009, in a local care facility. Jimmy was born November 29, 1955 in Weatherford, to Willie Lee and Barbara Jean Richards. Jimmy was a route delivery person for the Weatherford Democrat prior to an auto accident that led to his disability in 1975. He was of the Baptist...
George Godfrey
Sep 28, 2009
George Godfrey, 82, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2009. Mr. Godfrey was born in Enid, Oklahoma on November 5, 1926, to Bruce Lee and Madonna Bovell Godfrey. George attended Phillips University and graduated from Enid Business College. He was a proud Veteran of WW II, having served the USA in the South Pacific.
George’s job with a...
David Caley
Sep 28, 2009
David Caley, 37, of Weatherford passed away Monday, September 28, 2009. David was born June 2, 1972 in San Diego, California. He moved to Weatherford in 1977. David owned and operated D C Roofing in Weatherford. He was a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan. David’s father, Robert Carey and grandfather, David Loyd Bryan preceded him in death. Survivors include his...
Debra Ann Whiteway-Windham
Sep 28, 2009
Debra Ann Whiteway-Windham, 53, of Weatherford, went home to be with her Lord Friday, September 25, 2009. Debra was born November 11, 1955, in Weatherford, to James and Pauline Whiteway, Sr., who preceded her in death.
Debra was a caregiver and a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. She loved being with her family; especially the grandchildren. Crocheting, working crossword...
Helene M. Garen
Sep 25, 2009
Helene Garen, 95, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009, in a local nursing facility. Helene was born June 11, 1914 in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Theodore and Willie Mae Lalumiere. During World War II, she worked at Nola Weather Bureau as a forecaster.
Before moving to Weatherford in 1966, Helene lived in New Orleans, San Antonio, and...
Mozelle Weghorst
Sep 24, 2009
Mozelle Weghorst, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away on Thursday, September 24. She was born in Joaquin, Texas on June 30, 1928, and was married to Herbert “Weggie” Weghorst for 61 years.
He preceded her in death in June of this year.
She is survived by her children, James Weghorst of Weatherford, Merilyn Vantine of Weatherford,...
Robert Gerold Wedel
Sep 18, 2009
Robert Gerold Wedel, age 64, of Weatherford, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Robert was born September 21, 1944, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Clyde and Pearl Wedel. He worked for Oliver Dyers Appliances in Fort Worth for 13 years. Previously, he owned and operated Wedel Appliance in Weatherford. Robert loved to watch NASCAR, the Texas Rangers, and the...
Virginia Bray
Sep 15, 2009
Virginia Bray, 86, of Austin, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2009, in an Austin nursing home. Mrs. Bray was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, to Dee and Lilly Stone.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2009, at Memory Gardens of the Valley.
Sandie Lou Gray
Sep 14, 2009
Sandie Lou Gray, 51, died Monday, September 14, 2009, at her residence in Aledo. Sandie was born May 10, 1958 in McKinney, Texas. She was co-owner of Sound Expressions, attended Annetta United Methodist Church. Sandie loved to travel, read and loved spending time outdoors.
Her grandson, Blake Sparkman precedes her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Steve Gray of...
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