Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Joe David McAuley
Jan 11, 2008
Joe David McAuley, 34, of Weatherford, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2008. He was born March 16, 1973, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to David and Gaye McAuley. Joe worked as a supervisor for Andrew Corporation.
He is survived by his wife, Natalie McAuley of Weatherford; children, Hunter, Logan, and Hailey McAuley of Weatherford; mother, Sylvia Gaye McAuley of...
Evelyn Yvonne Pidgeon
Jan 11, 2008
Evelyn Yvonne Pidgeon, age 80, of Weatherford, died Friday evening, January 11, 2008, in a local nursing center. Born May 26, 1927 in Ranger, a resident of Ranger and Weatherford all her life. She was a homemaker and cosmetician for Skillern’s Drug for 14 years and retired in 1977.
Mrs. Pidgeon was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman...
Arlin Albert Ard Sr.
Jan 9, 2008
Arlin Albert Ard, Sr., age 66, of Weatherford, died Wednesday evening, January 9, 2008, in a Fort Worth Hospital. Born February 10, 1941, in Poolville, a resident of Weatherford and Parker County all his life. He retired from Bell Helicopter after 35 years, member of the Baptist Church and he loved fishing, hunting, his family and grandkids.
He was...
Marvin Cecil Thomas
Jan 6, 2008
Marvin Cecil Thomas, 87, of Denis, passed away on Sunday morning, January 6, 2008, at his residence. He was born October 31, 1920, in Anson, Texas to Jesse and Mattie Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a Forman of the Lazy Bend Ranch for 25 years, a member of the Parker County Sheriffs Posse for 40 years and also the Captain...
Freddie Joe Warren
Jan 5, 2008
Freddie Joe Warren, 58, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2008. Freddie was born October 21, 1949, in Soperton, Georgia, to Joe E. and Annie Laurie Warren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Baby Joe; sister, JoAnn Offord; and brother, Richard Warren.
Survivors: wife, Louise; son, Royce Joe Payne; sisters, Linda Darlene Payne and Peggy Croker;...
Cynthia Ann Chapman
Jan 4, 2008
Cynthia Ann Chapman, age 46, of Aledo, died on Friday, January 4, 2008, in Fort Worth. Born February 20, 1961 in Weatherford, Texas, a resident of Parker County all her life. She was an Air Line Flight Attendant and faithful member of the Aledo First Baptist Church. Cynthia enjoyed singing and had the voice of an angel.
She was...
Mildred Ruth
Jan 4, 2008
Mildred Ruth, age 82, of Weatherford, died early Friday morning, January 4, 2008; she went home to her Lord and Savior with her family by her side. Born April 17, 1925 in Hood County, Texas, a resident of Weatherford and Parker County for many years. Mrs. Ruth was a homemaker and had attended the Tin Top Church of Christ...
Dorothy Alice Bonnell
Jan 4, 2008
Dorothy Alice Bonnell, age 78, of Weatherford, died Friday evening, January 4, 2008, in a local nursing facility. Born September 19, 1929, in Fort Worth, a resident of Las Vegas for 46 years, before moving to Weatherford 2 1/2 years ago, she was a homemaker and retail sales clerk.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Scarlett;...
Larry Cummins
Dec 31, 2007
Larry Cummins, age 73, of Weatherford, died on Monday, December 31, 2007, in the Veterans Hospital in Dallas, Born May 31, 1934 in Peaster, Texas, a resident of Weatherford and Parker County all his life. He was a cattle broker, member of the Church of Christ and a Navy Veteran of Korean Conflict.
Survivors: wife, Juanita Cummins of...
Richard F. "Ric" Williamson
Dec 30, 2007
Richard F. ("Ric") Williamson was a commissioner of the Texas Transportation Commission and served as that body’s chair as it supervised statewide activities of the Texas Department of Transportation. He was appointed to the commission by Governor. Rick Perry in March 2001 and was named the group’s chair effective January. 29, 2004.
Prior to his appointment to the Texas...
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;...
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,...
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.
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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, December 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...
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...
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,...
James Don Abbott
Dec 23, 2007
James Don Abbott, 53, of Weatherford, passed away with his family by his side Sunday, December 23, 2007. James was born July 21, 1944, in Commerce, Texas, to L. V. and Lillie Faye Abbott.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jamie Abbott.
Survivors include Yvonne Abbott, a devoted spouse and companion for many years; daughter, Kimberly Young;...