Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Don Thomas Darks

Don Thomas Darks

Dec 11, 2023

  Don Thomas Darks (aka: Dad, Don, Doc, Papa Darks, Farm Papa) will always be remembered for his dedication to his family, friends, and Country. Don started his life’s journey in Holdenville, Oklahoma, back on March 15, 1946. This journey would lead him from the small town of Wetumka, Oklahoma, where his father was the mayor, to finishing high school...

Nona Jean Garner

Nona Jean Garner

Dec 10, 2023

  Nona Jean Garner, 95, departed from this life on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born August 16, 1928, in Trinidad, Colorado, to Michael Walsh and Mary (Adams) Walsh. Nona was of the Baptist faith. She was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed dedicating herself as a homemaker who loved cooking and feeding her family. When she could,...

Faye Ruth Swafford

Faye Ruth Swafford

Dec 8, 2023

  Precious little angel, Faye Ruth Swafford, was called to the Lord on Friday, December 8, 2023. She was born December 8, 2023, in Willow Park, Texas to Duston Swafford and Candis (Richardson) Swafford. Faye's life was a gift and brought much joy to her family as they awaited her arrival.

  Faye was greeted in Heaven by her grandfather, Ronnie...

Nathan Ray Tullis

Nathan Ray Tullis

Dec 7, 2023

  Nathan Ray Tullis, 29, passed from this life on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born May 31, 1994, in Mineral Wells, Texas to Melvin Tullis, II and Beth Christensen.

  Nathan graduated from high school and built a career in the solar industry as an operations manager. He was a member and deacon at Zion Hill Church, in Weatherford,...

Janie F. Barbee

Janie F. Barbee

Dec 7, 2023

  Janie F. Barbee met her Lord and Savior face-to-face on December 7, 2023, at age 93. She was born August 14, 1930, in Hardeman County, Texas, to John West and Dovie (Stallings) West.

  Her early schooling was in Chillicothe, Texas, where she was voted class favorite her senior year. Janie attended Hardin Simmons University, where she met her first...

Darlene Easter

Darlene Easter

Dec 6, 2023

  Darlene Easter (Annice Darlene Kimmel Easter), 80 years old, of Weatherford, Texas, was carried into Glory in the arms of Jesus Christ, December 6, 2023. She was born March 26, 1943, in Mart, Texas, to Harold Franklin Kimmel and Annice Harmon Kimmel.

  She is survived by her husband of sixty-four years, Maurice Easter. Also, surviving are her four sons,...

Evelyn Sosebee

Evelyn Sosebee

Dec 5, 2023

  Evelyn Sosebee, 95, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 5, 2023. Evelyn was born on October 9, 1928, to Willie and Gertie Mitchell. She was born in the Harmony Community, just outside Weatherford, Texas.

  Evelyn was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Debra Wherry and...

James Lee Birkhimer

James Lee Birkhimer

Dec 5, 2023

James Lee Birkhimer, 78, departed from this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. No services are scheduled at this time.

Alan Wayne Myers

Alan Wayne Myers

Dec 3, 2023

  Alan Wayne Myers, 81, departed from this life to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born February 13, 1942, in Corsicana, Texas, to Herbert Myers and Ora (Hargrave) Myers.

  Alan graduated with a Masters Degree from Texas A & M. He began his career in Tullahoma, Tennessee for Aero Space Company working as...

Beverly Sue Williams

Beverly Sue Williams

Dec 3, 2023

  Beverly Sue Williams, 74, passed from this life on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Beverly was born December 3, 1949, in Weatherford, Texas to the late Oscar Williams and Mattie (Roden) Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle Williams, and their son, Ronnie Williams. 

  Beverly is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Larry Wyler; daughter,...

Carolyn Kaye Evans

Carolyn Kaye Evans

Dec 1, 2023

  Carolyn Kaye Evans, 78, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born November 29, 1945, in Baird, Texas to John Hammer and Lona (Stewart) Hammer. After high school, Carolyn became a paramedic, and then began working at Sterling Funeral Home in Dayton, Texas.

  Carolyn is survived by her husband, Luther; daughter, Gayla Clayton and husband, Joe; son, Ronald...

Joe D. Felps

Joe D. Felps

Dec 1, 2023

  Joe David Felps departed from this life on Friday, December 1, 2023, at age 76. Joe was born April 11, 1947, in Stephenville, Texas, to B. Felps and Helen (Whitefield) Rutherford. He worked for Lockheed Martin for 40 years, retiring as a supervisor. Joe married Roxanne Hightower in 1977 and together they raised four children. He was an avid...

Robert "Bob" Farnham

Robert "Bob" Farnham

Nov 29, 2023

  Robert "Bob" Farnham departed from this life on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at age 83. Bob was born July 17, 1940, in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Maurice Farnham and Esther (Luymes) Farnham. He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 34 years which eventually brought him to Texas where he lived for 39 years. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors,...

Johnny Wayne Whitley

Johnny Wayne Whitley

Nov 29, 2023

  Johnny Wayne Whitley, 71, passed from this life on November 29, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Tesa Whitley of Millsap, Texas. Arrangements are by Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, in Weatherford, Texas.

Thomas Marion Kyser

Thomas Marion Kyser

Nov 27, 2023

  Thomas Marion Kyser passed away quietly in his sleep on Monday, November 27, 2023, at age 89. Thomas was born June 5, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Thomas Kyser and Ida (Morris) Kyser. He was also predeceased by his former wife and dear friend, Lois M. Kyser.

  Thomas retired from a 25 year military career as...

Harry Benino Solano

Harry Benino Solano

Nov 27, 2023

  Harry Benino Solano departed from this life on Monday, November 27, 2023, at age 85. Harry was born June 15, 1938, in Glendale, California, to the late Dario Solano and Pauline (Mendibles) Solano. He proudly served his country for 15 years in the United States Marine Corps as a combat veteran in Vietnam, followed by 12 years of service...

Gary Allen Chandler

Gary Allen Chandler

Nov 26, 2023

  Gary Allen Chandler was born on October 14, 1948, to Ernest Doyle and Vera Lucille Chandler, at Campbell Memorial Hospital in Weatherford, Texas. He was raised with love while attending Aledo Schools for all twelve years graduating in 1967. He attended Weatherford Junior College for three semesters before joining the United States Marine Corps, serving 10-1/2 months in Viet...

Harry G. Clay

Harry G. Clay

Nov 26, 2023

  Harry Guinn Clay only recently celebrated his 98th birthday. His life began on October 14, 1925, in Bridgeport, Texas, and ended Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Weatherford Medical City, Weatherford, Texas. Harry was one of seven children born to Charles R. and Martha Pearce Clay. 

  On Thursday, November 30, 2023, a Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30...

Eugene Harold Jensen

Eugene Harold Jensen

Nov 26, 2023

  Eugene Harold Jensen, also known as Gumper, passed away on November 26, 2023, at the age of 89, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born on August 19, 1934, in Newell, Iowa. Eugene was a kind soul, always eager to hear everyone's stories and never considering anyone a stranger. He had a helpful nature and was always ready to...

Rev. Norman D. Patton

Rev. Norman D. Patton

Nov 25, 2023

  Rev. Norman D. Patton walked into the arms of his Savior November 25, 2023.

  Norman was born to James Cain Patton and Bessie Maude (Mayhall) Patton in Hamlin, Texas, on August 26, 1939, and was raised in Sylvester, Texas and Sweetwater, Texas, graduating from Sweetwater High School, in 1958.

  Norman attended McMurry College (now McMurry University), South Plains College,...

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