Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
G. Burl Robinson
Dec 29, 2007
G. Burl Robinson, 74, of Weatherford died Saturday, December 29, 2007 in a Fort Worth hospital. Burl was born March 16, 1933 in Springtown, Texas; he was a lifelong resident of Parker County. Burl was a paint contractor and a member of Springtown Church of Christ. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sue Robinson of Weatherford; son, ...
Leroy Hutchins
Dec 29, 2007
Leroy Hutchins, age 87, of Weatherford, Paw, went to be with Granny on Saturday, December 29, 2007. Born August 12, 1920 in Weatherford, where he had lived all his life. He was the owner of Punkin Center for 27 years and member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Hutchins was preceded in death by his wife, Clara, son, Buck and...
Jerry Lynn Mills
Dec 28, 2007
Jerry Lynn Mills, 63, of Lipan died Friday, December 28, 2007 in Weatherford. Jerry was born February 29, 1944 in Fort Worth; he was a resident of Parker County for many years. He was a truck driver for Roadway Express in Dallas and a member of the Teamsters Union. He was preceded in death by his brother Jimmy Mills. Jerry ...
Helen Marie Pilkington
Dec 27, 2007
Helen Marie Pilkinton, age 82, of Weatherford, died Thursday evening, December 27, 2007, at her residence.
Born March 12, 1925, a resident of Weatherford for several years. She was a homemaker and member of the Westridge Church of the Nazarene.
Mrs. Pilkinton was preceded in death by her husband, James Edgar Pilkinton.
Survivors: Daughters, Judy Jones and...
Guadalupe Salas Santos
Dec 27, 2007
Guadalupe Salas Santos, 73, of Weatherford, passed away Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Guadalupe was born in Mexico February 8, 1934 to Raymundo Salas Hernandez and Cecilia Santos Mtz.. He moved to Weatherford eight years ago to retire, attended St. Stephens Catholic Church, worked as a salesman and enjoyed gardening.Mr. Santos was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters,...
Gertrude Margaret Echols
Dec 27, 2007
Gertrude M. “Margaret” Echols, 84, of Weatherford, died Thursday, December 27, 2007 in a Weatherford hospital after a long illness. Margaret was born January 10, 1923 in Moulton, Texas. She married Grady O. Echols and had one daughter, Jean. She was a wonderful loving wife and mother, grandmother and great grandmother, and will be missed by her whole family....
Freida Millie Kirkland
Dec 26, 2007
Freida Millie Kirkland, age 87, of Weatherford, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. She was born April 5, 1920 in Fort Towson, Oklahoma, a resident of Weatherford for several years. Nanny was a loving Mother, Grandmother and friend. She shared her life with anyone in need and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Freida was...
Georgia Florene Hamilton
Dec 25, 2007
Georgia Florene Hamilton, age 94, of Weatherford, died Tuesday morning, December 25, 2007, in a local nursing facility. Born September 9, 1913, in Weatherford, where she had lived all her life.
Mrs. Hamilton was a homemaker, Former Dorm Mother at the Pythian Home, and member of the Calvary United Methodist Church where she served as a nursery attendant....
Loyd Thomas "Tommy" Sebastian
Dec 24, 2007
Loyd Thomas “Tommy” Sebastian, Sr. 49, of Haltom City, died Monday, December 24, 2007 at his residence. Born July 8, 1958 in Waco, Texas. He was a truck driver for Lisa Motor lines and former owner of Sebastian Disposal Company. Tommy loved hunting and fishing and will be remembered as a wonderful man with a giving personality.Survivors: Fiancée’ – Kim...
James Don Abbott
Dec 23, 2007
James Don Abbott, 53, of Weatherford, passed away with his family by his side Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007. James was born July 21, 1944 in Commerce, TX to L. V. and Lillie Faye Abbott. He was preceded in death by a son, Jamie Abbott. Funeral services will be at 10 AM Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007 at Prospect Baptist Church. Burial...
Hazel Lucille McDonald
Dec 23, 2007
Hazel Lucille McDonald, 89, of Garner passed away Sunday December 23, 2007 at Veranda Place in Weatherford. She was born August 31, 1918 in Garner, where she was a lifelong resident. She attended Garner schools. She married Albert McDonald on August 29, 1936 in Parker County. Hazel was a member of First Baptist Church of Garner, loved to sew, quilt...
Russell Wayne Blanchard
Dec 21, 2007
Russell Wayne Blanchard, age 39, died on Friday night, December 21, 2007 in Fort Worth. Born March 12,1968 in Weatherford, where he had lived all his life. Russell was the Supervisor at the Waste Water Treatment Plant for the City of Weatherford, a loving husband, Father, Friend and a caretaker of those around him. He was preceded in death by...
Doris Marie Minshew
Dec 18, 2007
Doris Marie Minshew, 80, of Perrin died Monday, December 18, 2007 at her residence. Born October 6, 1927 in Cisco, Texas, she was a resident of Parker County for many years. Doris was a homemaker and a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Downey and Eva Simpson, daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Jo...
Robert Parker Andrews
Dec 18, 2007
Robert Parker Andrews, 84, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Colonel Andrews, better known to his family and friends as Andy, was born on June 25, 1923 in Camden, Wilcox County, Alabama.
During World War II, Colonel Andrews served in Europe as a field artilleryman in the Eighth Armored Division and was awarded the Silver Star for...
Lorene Roberts Glover Berry
Dec 17, 2007
Lorene Roberts Glover Berry, age 85, of Weatherford, died early Monday morning, December 17, 2007 in the local hospital. Born April 9, 1922 in Paris Texas, a resident of Weatherford for many years. She was a nurse, homemaker and a member of the Tin Top Church of Christ before joining North Main Church of Christ.Mrs. Berry was preceded in death...
Maurine Johnston
Dec 16, 2007
Maurine Johnston, age 97, of Fort Worth, died on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Odyssey Hospice House in Fort Worth. Born December 4, 1910 in Terrell, Texas, a resident of Weatherford before moving to Fort Worth. She was a homemaker, Secretary and member of the Methodist Church. Mrs. Johnston was preceded in death by her husband, Claude “Peck” Johnston, her...
Glenda Kaye Hoffman
Dec 15, 2007
Glenda Kaye Hoffman, 62, of Aledo, died Saturday, December 15, 2007 at her residence in Aledo. Born March 22, 1945 in Brady, Texas, she was a teacher’s aide at Coder Elementary for Aledo ISD and a member of Aledo Church of Christ. Her father, Jessie Lee Farris precedes her in death Survivors: Husband – Kenneth Hoffman of Aledo Daughters –...
Betty Lou Miller
Dec 15, 2007
Betty Lou Miller, 83, of Weatherford, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2007. She was born March 24, 1924 in Joplin Missouri to Benjamin and Orpha Jane Craig. Betty Lou retired from the Texas State Department of Public Health and moved to Weatherford in 1986. She was a member of the Southside Baptist Church where she loved to help out...
Bobbye Jean Sydow
Dec 14, 2007
Bobbye Jean Sydow, age 75, of Willow Park, died early Friday morning, December 14, 2007, at her residence. Born July 13, 1932 in Grand Saline, Texas, a resident of Willow Park for forty-three years. Bobbye was a homemaker and a former Commercial Bank Teller. She had a passion for reading, loved her computer and loved spending time with her family....
Joseph Weldon Kennedy Sr.
Dec 13, 2007
Joseph Weldon Kennedy Sr, 78 of Weatherford, died Thursday, December 13, 2007. Born May 6, 1929 in Royston, TX to Wesson "Big Daddy" and Effie Bell "Mammie" Heath Kennedy residing in parker County most of his life He served in the National Guard, enjoyed morning domino games with childhood friends and best friend and brother in law Obie West, loved...