Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Ruth Rhodes Keffer
Apr 2, 2008
Ruth Rhodes Keffer, 83, of Weatherford, crossed the river into eternal life on April 2, 2008. Born May 17, 1924, in Orange, New Jersey, she was a resident of Yuma, Arizona before moving to Weatherford in November.
Ruth was a retired title examiner for the state of New Jersey. She enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends,...
Robin Ann Young
Mar 31, 2008
Robin Ann Young, 52, of Weatherford, died early Monday morning, March 31, 2008, in the local hospital. Born January 14, 1956, in Weatherford, where she was a life long resident. Robin was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Marjorie Young and a brother, David Young.
Robin is survived...
Epifanio Ortiz
Mar 30, 2008
Epifanio Ortiz, 40, of Weatherford, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008, at his home. He was born on January 26, 1968, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Severiono Hernandez and Estela Ortiz. Mr. Ortiz was a construction worker, a resident of Parker County and a member of the St. Stephens Catholic Church.
Mr. Ortiz was preceded in death by...
Nancy Kaye Felton
Mar 26, 2008
Nancy Kaye Felton, 68, of Weatherford, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in a Mineral Wells nursing center. Born July 1, 1939, in Abilene, Texas, she was a resident of Parker County for many years. Nancy was a homemaker and a member of South Main Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth W. Felton; son,...
Hillis Aliene Wise
Mar 23, 2008
Hillis Aliene Wise of Weatherford, died March 23, 2008, in a Fort Worth hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born December 27, 1927 in Fort Worth, Texas. Hillis was a graduate of Poly High School, class of 1945. She was a Home School Coordinator for many years for Fort Worth ISD. Hillis loved children and took great interest...
Amy Justice
Mar 16, 2008
Amy Justice, 47 of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, March 16th, after a blessed and fruitful life as a wife to Lisle; a mother to Kim, Brad, Andy and Rusty; grandmother to Gavin; a daughter to Lt. Col. Derwin D. Ret. USAF and Carol Draper of Crowley; sister to Greg Draper and wife, Paula of Crowley, Gay Hudson and husband,...
Joan Polinsky
Mar 16, 2008
Joan Polinsky, 83, of Weatherford, passed away after a long illness at the Veranda Place Nursing Home in Weatherford on Sunday, March 16, 2008.
Joan was born to Elizabeth and George Daffron, on August 11, 1924, in Birmingham, England and later moved to Alcester during World War II. In 1947, she relocated to Fort Worth and was working for...
Rebbah Lorene "Harrington" Bodiford
Mar 15, 2008
Rebbah Lorene "Harrington" Bodiford, 93, locally known as "The Tupperware Lady," quietly went to be with the Lord Saturday morning, March 15, 2008.
She was born on September 5, 1914, in Weatherford. Rebbah was well known in the surrounding counties for her singing, cooking and exceptional sense of humor, for always having a smile on her face and an...
Evelyn Louise Arnold
Mar 14, 2008
Evelyn Louise Arnold, 95, of Weatherford died Friday evening March 14, 2008, at a local nursing facility. Born July 11, 1912, in Temple, Texas, Evelyn was a resident of Parker County for several years. She was a residential housekeeper and a member of the Baptist Church. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting baby clothes and blankets.
She was preceded in...
Walter B. Fife
Mar 4, 2008
Walter B. Fife, 94, beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008.
Walter was born on January 22, 1914 in Weatherford, Texas. He and his late wife, Bertie L. Phillips Fife, were both from second generation Parker County families. They married in 1947 and made their home in Parker County, where they raised...
Cleo E. McConkey
Mar 4, 2008
Cleo E. Bourdon McConkey, 96, of Granbury, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008, in a local nursing home. Cleo was born November 29, 1911, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Glen Edward and Fannie Oliver Bourdon. Mrs. McConkey was a Baptist. She enjoyed cooking, walking and being outdoors.
Her husband, John McConkey; four brothers; and two sisters, preceded her in...
John E. Teehee
Mar 2, 2008
John E. Teehee, 71, of Weatherford, peacefully went to heaven on Sunday, March 2, 2008, surrounded at home by his family. John was born September 14, 1936, in Stillwell, Oklahoma, to Charlie and Juanita Sams Teehee. He was a full blood member of the Cherokee Nation. John, a 50 year resident of Weatherford, owned and operated Weatherford Brake and...
Tina Louise (Pennycuff) Strait
Mar 1, 2008
Tina Louise (Pennycuff) Strait, born April 8, 1979, to John David, Jr. and Bertha Louise (Cross) Pennycuff, passed from this life March 1, 2008.
Survivors include her parents, John David and Bertha Louise Pennycuff; three sisters, Kristal Pennycuff, Jayme Dale Garcia and Brandi Simpson; brothers, Scott Allen Pennycuff, Richard Pennycuff, David Pennycuff, Deric Simpson and Jacob Strait; daughters, Alexis...
Alba Wayne Plowman
Feb 28, 2008
Alba Wayne Plowman, 71, of Weatherford, died Thursday, February 28, 2008, in Weatherford. A.W. was born April 12, 1936 in Weatherford. He was retired from Bell Helicopter / Textron, and a member of Bethel Baptist Church.
His wife, Sue Plowman, preceded him in death in 2001.
Survivors: daughter; Stacy Reynolds and husband, Joey of Dennis; son, Cody Plowman and...
Susan Elizabeth Farris
Feb 28, 2008
Susan Elizabeth Farris, 64, of Brock, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2008. Susan was born February 6, 1944, in Dallas County, to James Atwood and Ruby Elizabeth Linbarger. She was a homemaker and an artist.
Susan’s parents and a sister, Kaye Cole preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, John H; daughter, Melissa Hill; sons, Scott Farris and...
Alice May Griffin
Feb 27, 2008
Alice May Griffin, age 84, of Weatherford, died on Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2008, in a local nursing center. Born February 12, 1924, in the Fox Community, in Parker County, where she had lived all her life.
She was a homemaker, owner of Griffin Cleaners for 35 years and she was a member of the Church of God since...
Paul Edward Cole
Feb 25, 2008
Paul Edward Cole, 80, of Weatherford, died Monday, February 25, 2008, at his residence. Born November 28, 1927, in Detroit, Michigan, he was a resident of Parker County for many years. Paul worked for Lockheed Martin and later retired from American Airlines. He was an Army Veteran serving during WWII. Paul loved life, taking care of his dog, family...
Retta Ellen Stults
Feb 24, 2008
Retta Ellen Stults, 99, of Weatherford, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2008, in the local hospital. Mrs. Stults was born January 19, 1909, in Snyder, Texas, to Sidney and Ellen Moulder. She was a retired nurse and a faithful member of the Church of God.
Mrs. Stults was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, John Robert...
Vernon D. Measures
Feb 23, 2008
Vernon D. Measures, 82, of Weatherford, died Saturday, February 23, 2008, in a local nursing facility. Born March 8, 1925, in Peaster, Texas, a resident of Parker County for many years, Vernon was an Army Veteran serving in Japan during WWII, a retired employee of Brazos Electric Power Plant, and a rancher for Headrick Ranches. He was a member...
William Woodrow Dillahunty
Feb 17, 2008
William Woodrow Dillahunty, was born June 16, 1914, at Ozark, Arkansas, and passed from this life to a better place February 17, 2008, at the age of 93 years, 8 months.
Woodrow was a faithful member of the South Main Church of Christ. His family migrated to Weatherford by covered wagon when he was six months old. He...