Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
LaNel Shires
Jan 13, 2024
LaNel Shires passed away peacefully in her home on January 13, 2024, surrounded by family. LaNel was born to John and Christine Thouvenel on July 21, 1950, in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She and her twin sister, Janel, were the youngest of six siblings.
LaNel attended Belton High School in Belton, Texas and after advanced on to “beauty school” as she...
Claude "Bud" Freeman
Jan 12, 2024
Claude “Bud” Freeman, 89, passed from Earth on January 12, 2024, in Weatherford, Texas. He was born September 7, 1934, in Knox County, to Claude Charles Freeman and Irene Parker Freeman. They moved to Weatherford when he was 3 years old, and he spent most of his life there.
Bud met Alyce Bailey Freeman while attending North Texas University,...
Larry Lee Colvin, Jr.
Jan 9, 2024
Larry Lee Colvin Jr., a resident of Aledo, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Medical City Hospital in Weatherford, at the age of eighty-eight years. He was born on June 18, 1935, in Beeville, Texas. He developed an early interest in music during elementary and junior high school in Big Lake, Texas under the Band Director Charles Vick....
Virginia Louise Laughlin
Jan 9, 2024
Virginia Laughlin, 77, of Granbury, Texas, was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. She was born on September 13, 1946, to Luella and Henry Behr in Princeton, Indiana. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Weatherford, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Luella Behr, and late...
Etha Jewell Overton
Jan 8, 2024
Etha Jewell Overton, 81, went to live with her heavenly father for eternity on Monday, January 8, 2024. She was born May 26, 1942, to Hervy and Edith Oliver in Prairie County, Arkansas. Etha graduated from Big Spring High School and then graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from San Angelo State University after she started her family....
Jackie Lynn Moore
Jan 8, 2024
Jackie Lynn Moore, 68, passed from this life on Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born July 8, 1955, in Weatherford, Texas to the late H. F. Moore and Bonnie (Sims) Moore.
Jackie took pride in his career as a heavy equipment operator, and loved being outdoors tinkering with mechanics and building things. He was a family-oriented man, who...
Paul "Johnny" Nicholson
Jan 7, 2024
Paul Nicholson, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Aledo, Texas, on January 7, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Born on July 7, 1935, in Garber, Oklahoma, Paul Lee Nicholson was the son of Bertha Irene and Phylander Lee Nicholson. He...
Jimmy Lewis Soules
Jan 7, 2024
Jimmy Lewis Soules, 78, departed from this life on Sunday, January 7, 2024. He was born January 31, 1945, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Luther Soules and Letha (Karnes) Soules.
Ever quick with a prank or a joke, Jimmy was known for his storytelling and making everyone smile, which is why he was nicknamed “Grin-daddy” by his grandchildren. Jimmy took...
Dorthea D. Sharp
Jan 7, 2024
Dorthea D. Sharp, 93, departed peacefully from this life on Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born May 9, 1930, in Oklahoma, to Jesse Threatt and Myrtle (Rutledge) Threatt. Dorthea was a good mother and housewife who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her love of scripture, camping, traveling, and listening to music.
Dorthea...
Darrell Wade Hull, Sr.
Jan 5, 2024
Darrell Wade Hull, Sr., 78, passed from this life on Friday, January 5, 2024. Darrell was born December 7, 1945, in Weatherford, Texas, to Alvis Hull and Maudie (Reddell) Hull. He was a member of the Church of God, and will be remembered as a happy person, both humble and sweet, and always having a smile. Fishing was his...
Zack Samuel Shires
Jan 5, 2024
Zacchaeus S. Shires passed away peacefully in his home on January 5, 2024, surrounded by family. Zack was born to Jerry and Sally Shires on October 16, 1947, in Progress, Texas. He was the youngest of ten siblings and the true definition of the baby of the family.
The Shires family moved to Brock, Texas in 1960. Here in...
Axel "Richard" Johnson
Jan 3, 2024
Axel "Richard" Johnson, 70, departed from this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Manley "Pa" Hull
Jan 1, 2024
Manley “Pa” Hull was born November 4, 1942, to Reverend I. C. and Lenore (Marrs) Hull. He passed away in Weatherford, Texas on January 1, 2024.
Manley was born in Lamesa, Texas, and lived in many places across Texas and Louisiana as a pastor’s son. They settled in Weatherford, Texas by the time he was a teenager and he...
Ricky Don Green
Dec 31, 2023
Ricky Don Green, age 64, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Ricky was born on November 12, 1959, in Weatherford, Texas, to Carl and Fern Green. Throughout his life, he was known as a jack of all trades and a master of all of them as well. He could do just about anything he set his mind to....
Bill D. Owen
Dec 31, 2023
Billie (Bill) Dee Owen was born in Weatherford, Texas, on July 1, 1943, to Janell (Nell) Holder Owen and Milburn D. Owen.
His family remembers him as a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Bill was a lifelong resident of Parker County. He graduated from Weatherford High School and went on to Weatherford College, but then had his education put...
Billy Gerald Nichols
Dec 29, 2023
Billy Gerald Nichols, 64, of Weatherford, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023. He was born October 30, 1959, to Jerry Nichols and Jean Nichols Cason. Billy loved the Lord and was looking forward to his new home in Heaven. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing and the Texas Longhorns. Billy was...
Norma Gail Looney
Dec 28, 2023
Norma Gail Looney, 75, passed from this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Norma was born January 26, 1948, in Arlington, Texas. She was a devoted homemaker and a member of the Eastern Star organization. Norma will be remembered for her love of dogs, her creative talent, and her enjoyment of painting and sewing. Norma will be greatly missed...
Tabitha D. Morris
Dec 28, 2023
Tabitha D. Morris, 43, departed from this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Tabitha was born November 20, 1980, in Weatherford, Texas, to David Jones and Vicki (Vanderpool) Elkins. She will be remembered for her love for her family, her compassionate spirit and desire to be helpful, the music and dad jokes she enjoyed, as well as being an...
Clara 'Cary' Patrick
Dec 25, 2023
Clara ‘Cary’ Jolene Patrick, 90, passed from this life on Monday, December 25, 2023. Clara was born January 10, 1933, in Gladewater, Texas to Raymond Thomas Allen and Clara Opal (Wisley) Allen. She was a devoted homemaker and member of Lakeshore Baptist Church in Hudson Oaks, Texas. Clara enjoyed quilting, needle point, and reading.
In addition to her parents,...
Robert Milton Long
Dec 24, 2023
Robert Milton Long, 68, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 24, 2023. Robert was born March 18, 1955, in Belton, Texas, to the late Bobby Long and Bessie (McKeown) Long. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1973, and remained a proud alumni and avid fan of WHS athletics. After high school, Robert got his Associates...