Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Geraldine "Jerry" Sheridan
May 12, 2007
Geraldine "Jerry" Sheridan, 83, of Weatherford, died Saturday, May 12, 2007. She was born February 27, 1924, in Bediasville, Arkansas, to James Oliver and Fannie Lucy Holden Blevins. Jerry enjoyed ceramics and was active in the Daughters of the American Republic. She was a member of the Church of Christ and a retired dietician.
Survivors include her daughters, Candance...
Shelley Denice Gresson
May 9, 2007
Shelley Denice Greeson, 41, a homemaker and a beautiful soul transcended the surly bonds of earth Wednesday morning May 9, 2007, after a courageous battle with a long-term illness. Bound for glory, her precious PaPa awaits her. She will be greatly missed and always remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, sister, aunt, Nana, and friend. She never met a...
Donna Mae Novak
May 7, 2007
Donna Mae Novak, 72, of Weatherford, died Monday May 7, 2007, and was born October 22, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio. Donna, Mom, Grandma, your passing is mourned by many family and friends.
Preceded in death by son, Edward and husband, Ron.
Survived by daughters: Kathy, Vickie, and Donna; sons: Walter and Mark; and 14 beautiful grandchildren.
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Rena Mae Harwell
May 3, 2007
Rena Mae Harwell, 95, of Brock, died Thursday, May 3, 2007, in a local nursing facility. Born May 14, 1911, in Lipan, she was a resident of Parker County for most of her life. Rena was a retired school teacher, teaching first at Brock with a temporary certificate, then at Carter school, North Side Consolidated and Dennis schools each...
Linda Sue "Rodgers" Long
May 3, 2007
Linda Sue “Rodgers” Long, 54, of Weatherford, passed away on Thursday May 3, 2007, at her home. Mrs. Long was born in Weatherford, on November 21, 1952, to Murphy and Veta Sorrells. She was a life long resident of Parker County, an office manager, and a member of The Church in Peaster.
Her parents precede her in death.
Survivors:...
Don Riley Roberts
May 2, 2007
Don Riley Roberts, 83, of Weatherford, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2007, in a local nursing home. Mr. Roberts was a resident of Parker County for several years, a retired salesman, and a member of South Main Church of Christ.
Survivors: wife, Bobbye Roberts; daughters, Carolyn Martin of Weatherford and Donna J. Stephens of San Antonio; son, Stephen...
Wilson "Dub" Jones
May 1, 2007
Wilson "Dub" Jones, 82, died Tuesday, May 1, 2007, in Annetta North. Born November 14, 1924, in Granfield, Oklahoma, he had resided in Parker County for many years.
Dub worked for American Bakery for thirteen and a half years. He was a member of South Main Church of Christ, was a volunteer firefighter in Parker County and loved to...
Mary Etta Jenkins
Apr 28, 2007
Mary Etta Jenkins, 68, of Weatherford, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, April 28, 2007. She was born July 11, 1938 to Homer and Estell Martin in Swenson, Texas. She was a member of the Church of God and a long time resident of Weatherford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jenkins; son,...
Edith Ray Pierce
Apr 26, 2007
Edith Ray Pierce, 80, a retired LVN of Granbury, died Thursday, April 26, 2007, in a Fort Worth Hospital.
Graveside service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 28, 2007, in Aledo Brown Cemetery. Visitation 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Friday, April 27, 2007, in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Mrs. Pierce was born March 19, 1927, in Swenson, Texas, to J.V....
Louise Fay Carr
Apr 24, 2007
Louise Fay Carr, 84, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, in a local nursing facility. Born August 27, 1922, in Grand Saline, Texas, she was a resident of Parker County for many years. Louise was a horticulturist and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors: sons, James Carr and wife, Della of Brock and Ronnie Carr and wife,...
H. W. Wright
Apr 22, 2007
H. W. Wright, 70, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2007. Mr. Wright was born August 5, 1936, in Honey Grove, Texas, to Wheeler and Joanna Wright. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church, a Korean War Veteran, and enjoyed fishing and playing dominoes.
A special thank you to Willie B. Brown for always being there.
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Ona Mae Cagle
Apr 21, 2007
Ona Mae Cagle, age 71, of Fort Worth, passed away early Saturday morning, April 21, 2007 at her residence. Born January 14, 1936, in Electra, Texas, a resident Weatherford for many years before living in Fort Worth, she was a homemaker and member of the Bible Baptist Church of Everman.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Marguerite Jane Coy
Apr 19, 2007
Marguerite Jane Coy, 80, of Weatherford, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2007, in a local nursing home. Mrs. Coy was born July 6, 1926, in Cottonwood, Idaho, and a resident of Weatherford for a year. She was a Nurses Aide in Health Care and a devoted Catholic.
Survivors: husband, James Coy of Weatherford; daughters, Mary Hill of Weatherford and...
Ruby Lorene Collins Cotton
Apr 19, 2007
Ruby Lorene Collins Cotton, 88, of Weatherford, died peaceful Thursday, April 19, 2007. The oldest of four children, she was a native Texan and a Weatherford resident for 63 years and a member of North Side Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Henry Cotton; daughter, Bobbie Hall Davis; granddaughter, Debbie Cotton; and...
Barbara Hamilton
Apr 18, 2007
Barbara Hamilton, 65, of Weatherford, died Wednesday April 18, 2007, at her residence. Born June 20, 1941, in Weatherford, where she was a resident for most of her life. Barbara was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Weatherford.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Hamilton, Jr.; parents, Earlene and Guy Marshall, Sr.;...
Idell Gratts
Apr 18, 2007
Mrs. Idell Gratts, age 84, of Weatherford, departed this life on April 18, 2007, after a lengthy illness. She was born on January 22, 1923, in Weatherford, to Felix and Myrtle Lee Chandler. She attended school in Parker County. Idell married Lawson Gratts on October 13, 1937, and to this union 15 children were born. Mrs. Gratts accepted Christ...
Maggie Leta Williams
Apr 14, 2007
Maggie Leta Williams, age 89, of Weatherford, died early Saturday morning, April 14, 2007. She was born March 27, 1918, in Jack County, Texas. Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and member of the Couts Memorial United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Johanson and husband, Conrad of East Greenwich, Rhode Island; sons, Jesse Williams and wife,...
Charles Ray Turner
Apr 13, 2007
Charles Ray Turner, 63, of Weatherford, died Friday April 13, 2007, at his residence. Born August 29, 1943, in Fort Worth, he was a resident of Parker County for many years. Charles was a self employed carpet layer, an Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War and a member of SE 1st Baptist Church.
He was preceded in...
Marvinetta Whisenhunt Herzig
Apr 11, 2007
Marvinetta Whisenhunt Herzig, 82, of Weatherford, died Wednesday, April 11, 2007, in a local nursing center. Born August 25, 1924, in Salesville, Texas, she was a retired nurse mostly with family healthcare and a member of Hilltop Baptist Church.
Her husband, John Dee Whisenhunt; daughter, Beverly Tigrett; and grandson, Danny Tigrett, precede her in death.
Survivors: daughters, Reta Jo...
William Lafayette Graves
Apr 10, 2007
William Lafayette Graves, 96, a retired rancher of Whitt, died Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Mr. Graves was born November 26, 1910, in Whitt, Texas, to William Thomas and Jewell T. Stewart Graves. He worked in the CCC Corp and the American Railway Express serving the military bases in the Abilene area during World War II. He returned to Whitt...