Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Vonda King
Jan 29, 2007
Vonda King, 72, of Weatherford, died Monday, January 29, 2007 in a local nursing center. Born August 23, 1934, in Provo, Utah, she was a homemaker, a loving mother, and grandmother. Vonda was a former house mother in a home for abused and neglected children in Cullman, Alabama and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ LDS.
She...
Roy C. Elizondo
Jan 28, 2007
Roy C. Elizondo, 33, of Weatherford, died Sunday, January 28, 2007, in a Fort Worth Hospital. Roy was born December 31, 1973, in Libertyville, Illinois. He was a line operator for commercial food production business and a Catholic.
Roy is survived by his wife, Stephanie Elizondo of Weatherford; son, Anthony Baiza of Weatherford; father, Ismael Elizondo of Big Wells,...
Baylee Brooke Passmore
Jan 26, 2007
Baylee Brooke Passmore, age 2, of Weatherford, our beautiful little princess walked into the arms of God on Friday, January 26, 2007, holding the hand of her grandmother, Beverly Passmore.
On April 14, 2004, Baylee came into our lives on angel wings. Her smile brought joy to all who knew her. Baylee loved talking on the phone, dancing,...
Olyn Audrey Francis, Sr.
Jan 25, 2007
Olyn Audrey Francis, Sr., 86, of Millsap, died Thursday, January 25, 2006, in Weatherford. Born July 13, 1920, in McKinney, Texas, he was resident of Parker County for several years.
Olyn was a retired aerospace assemblyman and animal control officer in California. He worked on road maintenance for Parker County, sold insurance for American National and was an exceptional...
Lena Mae Johnson
Jan 24, 2007
Lena Mae Johnson died Wednesday morning, at the age of 94. She was born January 16, 1913, at McMinnville, Tennessee, to Frances Gamble Phifer and John Phifer. In 1937, Lena Mae married Pearson Madison Johnson, who preceded her in death in 1972.
She is survived by son, Donald Johnson of Weatherford; daughter, Carolyn and her husband, Lilburn Smith of...
Bernarr Nolen Pritchard
Jan 21, 2007
Bernarr “Ben” Nolen Pritchard, 80, of Weatherford, died Sunday, January 21, 2007, in the Weatherford Regional Hospital. Mr. Pritchard was a dedicated member of South Main Church of Christ, the Church was his first love. He belonged to the Weatherford Organ Society and the Mineral Wells Organ Club. Ben was a 37 year retiree from General Motors.
His son,...
Henry Edward Mayers
Jan 17, 2007
Henry Edward Mayers, 57, of Weatherford, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at his residence. Henry was born May 7, 1949, in Dennis, Texas, he was a retired truck driver and loved to fish and play bingo.
He is survived by his wife, Sissy Mayers of Weatherford; daughters, Lanetta McClellon of Weatherford, Becky Forsyth of Cresson, and Carrie Long of...
J. V. Burdett, Jr.
Jan 15, 2007
J.V. Burdett, Jr., 83, died Monday, January 15, 2007, at his residence. Born September 22, 1923, in Borden County, he was a resident of Parker County for the past few years, a retired farmer and a member of Brock Baptist Church. J.V. became a Christian as a young boy and placed his membership at First Baptist Church of O’Donnell,...
George Lewis Cramer
Jan 12, 2007
George Lewis Cramer, 76, of Weatherford, Texas, died Friday, January 12, 2007, in the local hospital. Born October 27, 1930, in McComb, Ohio, he was a Navy Veteran, a retired electrical engineer working in aerospace and national security. George was a graduate of McComb High School and Ohio State University, a member of Triangle Engineer Fraternity and Experimental Aircraft...
Willie "B.B." Fielder
Jan 10, 2007
Willie B. Fielder IV, age 17, of Weatherford, died on Wednesday, January 10, 2007, in a Fort Worth Hospital. Born June 4, 1989 in Weatherford, where he had lived all his life. Willie loved video games, music, movies, had a lovable sense of humor, competitive in sports but humble, tenacious spirit to accomplish a task before him, choir member...
David Arnold Hinshaw
Jan 6, 2007
David Arnold Hinshaw, 76, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2007, in Weatherford.
Services are Tuesday, January 9, 2007, 10:00 a.m., at Beulah Baptist Church. Interment at Greenwood Community Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, January 8, 2007, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
Born November 21, 1930 in Whitt, Texas, the youngest child of W.D. (Bill)...
Berniece Green Covey
Jan 6, 2007
Berniece Green Covey, age 90, of Weatherford, died Saturday, January 6, 2007, in a Weatherford nursing center.
Graveside service is at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 9, 2007, Newport Cemetery, in Jack County.
Berniece was born December 12, 1916, in Ira, Texas, to Oscar S. “Doc” and Janie Smithers Green. She owned Covey's Beauty Salon in Fort Worth from 1945...
Mildred Ruth
Jan 4, 2007
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...
Frank Howell
Jan 3, 2007
Frank Howell, 78, of Peaster, died Wednesday, January 03, 2007 at his residence.
Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Friday, Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Interment: Clark Cemetery. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, at the funeral home.
Born March 23, 1928, in Weatherford, a life long resident of Parker County. Frank was retired from LTV and a member of North...
Joedy Tilley
Jan 2, 2007
Joedy Tilley, 72, of Weatherford, died Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at a local nursing center. Born October 1, 1934, in Weatherford, Texas, Joedy was a retired hair dresser and a Baptist.
She was preceded in death by her father, Virgil Welch; mother, Ina Lee Welch; and sister, Margaret Stevens.
The family would like to say thank you to Santa...
Bobby Jan Grimes
Jan 1, 2007
Bobby Jan Grimes, 71, a retired supervisor, died Monday, January 1, 2007, at home in Weatherford. Mr. Grimes was born January 22, 1935, in Perrin, Texas, to Marvin Elmo and Exa Mae Ragle Grimes. He was a resident of Weatherford since 1977 and attended the First United Methodist Church.
Graveside service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, in Perrin Cemetery. Visitation: 6:00...
Nonnie Clarsie Hodges
Jan 1, 2007
Nonnie Clarsie Hodges, 90, of Weatherford died Monday January 1, 2007 in a local nursing facility. Born June 24, 1916 in Paris, Texas she was a resident of Parker County for many years. Nonnie was a homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church of Weatherford and a quilter at the Parker County Senior Center for 30 years. She is survived...
Faye Collins
Dec 31, 2006
Faye Collins, 65, of Weatherford, died Sunday, December 31, 2006, in a Fort Worth hospice facility.
Funeral service 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 3, 2007, Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, with interment Gorman Cemetery.
Born July 13, 1941, in Gorman, Texas, she was a homemaker and a member of City...
Johnnie Sherwood Dyess
Dec 27, 2006
Johnnie Sherwood Dyess, 68, of Dennis, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2006, in a local hospital. Mr. Dyess was born April 4, 1938, in San Saba, a resident of Dennis for many years. He taught Math, Music, and Computer Science for 33 years between Sulphur Springs, White Settlement, Mineral Wells, Seymour, Electra and Joshua wear he retired in 1995....
Paula Sue Runyon
Dec 24, 2006
Paula Runyon, 64, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2006, in a Fort Worth hospital, following a fierce battle with cancer. Paula was born September 22, 1942, the first child born to A.E. “Sambo” and Lucille Craig – Ticknor, in Fort Worth. Known as Nana, Granny, and Grandma, she was a very hard working and independent lady.
Many...