Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Jorden Andrew Wood
Nov 24, 2023
Jorden Andrew Wood departed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2023, at age 72 to begin celebrating life eternal with our Lord and Savior.
Jorden was born August 31, 1951, in Brownwood, Texas, to the late Johnnie Wood and Carol (Moss) Wood.
Jorden is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jennifer (Tyler) Wood; two sons, Justin Wood,...
Ernest Blake McCoy
Nov 22, 2023
Ernest Blake McCoy departed peacefully from this life Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at age 85. Ernest was born March 27, 1938, in Dublin, Texas, to the late Paul McCoy and Lanette (Steele) McCoy.
Ernest was a loving father to Stephen McCoy, Jack McCoy, and Pam McCoy; doting grandfather to five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and brother to Paula...
Linda Lou Ingram
Nov 22, 2023
Linda Lou Ingram, 78, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was born September 25, 1945, in Seattle, Washington, to the late Leonard Weir and Ruby (Hock) Weir. Linda was predeceased by her parents; five siblings, Leonard Jr., Beulah, Wayne, Donald Sr., and Norman Weir; and her brother-in-law, Bob Russell.
Linda is survived by her husband,...
Eleanor Pearl Ball
Nov 21, 2023
Eleanor Pearl Ball, 91, of White Settlement, Texas, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday evening, November 21, 2023, after spending the day with her family loving on her.
Eleanor was born on April 20, 1932, in Chipley, Florida, to C.A. Helms and Ruth Hobby Helms. She was the youngest of her siblings, with three sisters and one brother,...
Polly Ann Bonner
Nov 15, 2023
Polly Ann Bonner, 86, passed peacefully from this life on November 15, 2023, in Weatherford, Texas. Polly Ann was born in Johnson County, Texas, on March 2, 1937, to Harry Lockhart Bonner and Florence (Polly) Sawyer Bonner. The family later moved to Houston, where Polly Ann and her younger brother Tom grew up. With both of their parents coming...
Wanda "Jeanie" Whipps
Nov 15, 2023
Wanda “Jeanie” Whipps, 86, of Weatherford, Texas, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2023. She was born March 12, 1937, to Jones Modrall and Erma (Coffee) Modrall.
She was predeceased by her husband, James Whipps; parents, Jones and Erma Modrall; and siblings, Fred, Lola Mae, Morilla and Judy.
Wanda is survived by her children, Rod Whipps,...