Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Sidney M. Sawyer
Feb 4, 2007
Sidney M. Sawyer, 54, a foreman at Weatherford Aerospace, passed away February 4, 2007, in a local hospital. Sidney was born March 16, 1952, in Geneva, Illinois, to Sidney Francis and Bertha Mae Hudson Sawyer. As a musician he loved to play his guitar.
Survivors include his loving wife, Debbie; daughters, Kristine and Shawna; son, Sidney Michael Sawyer, Jr.;...
Mary Janell Reeder
Feb 3, 2007
Mary Janell Reeder, age 72, died Saturday, February 3, 2007, at her residence in Perrin. Mary was born February 8, 1934, in Little Rock, Arkansas, to Clarence and Eula Crow. She was a retired nurse for a private practice in California.
Her son, Danny Reeder preceded her in death.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Alicia Gilley of Weatherford,...
Rickey Dean Prather
Feb 3, 2007
Rickey Dean Prather, 48, of Fort Worth, died Saturday, February 3, 2007. Born February 3, 1959, in Weatherford, to Marion and Dovie Prather, he was a machinist for Bell Helicopter.
Survived by: wife, Doris Prather of Fort Worth; daughters, Shyan Prather of Fort Worth, and Diamond and husband, Truman Robinson of Weatherford; sons, Logan Dean Prather of Fort Worth,...
Opal Fay Allingham
Jan 31, 2007
Opal Fay Allingham, 88, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2007, in a local nursing facility. Opal Fay was born February 28, 1916, in Roaring Springs, Texas, to Burt and Myrtle William Duncan. She was a homemaker, a resident of Weatherford for 20 years, and she was one of thirteen children.
Her husband, Crawford Allingham preceded her in...
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...