Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
John Conway
Sep 29, 2023
John Conway, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on September 29, 2023. Born July 21, 1960, in Grand Prairie, Texas, to Thomas Conway and Barbara Conway. He was one of nine siblings.
If you knew John was to love John. He spent a lifetime in the car business. John was an avid sports fan, enjoyed...
Jerry V. Sportsman
Sep 28, 2023
Jerry V. Sportsman, 88, passed away from this life on Thursday, September 28, 2023. He was born July 2, 1935, in Marceline, Missouri, to George Howard Sportsman and Ruby Burnett Sportsman. Jerry worked as a machinist and retired from Lockheed Martin. Amongst his many interests, he enjoyed woodworking, shooting pool, gardening, horse races, and riding motorcycles, along with going...
Janice Lynn Bowling
Sep 26, 2023
Janice Lynn Hill Armstrong Bowling came into the world on June 7, 1948. She departed peacefully in her sleep on Sept 26, 2023, at the age of 75. Janice graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in 1966 and attended Sam Houston State University where she earned her B.A. in Elementary Education. She attended Texas Women’s University to work on her...
Thurman "Bud" Wayne McClearen, Jr.
Sep 26, 2023
Thurman Wayne McClearen, Jr. (Bud), born July 11, 1959, went with our family angels on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at age 64. After an illness was recently discovered he fought a short battle, but lost his life.
Bud was a lifetime resident of Weatherford, Texas, where he attended Weatherford High School and cruised up and down South Main Street as a...
Jessica Michelle (Elliott) Shropshire
Sep 24, 2023
Jessica Michelle Shropshire (Elliott), age 40, unexpectedly passed away on September 24, 2023. She was born in Asheville, North Carolina, on June 14, 1983, to Sandra (Chambers) Chapman and Steve Elliott. Jessica was a graduate of Weatherford High School and was a beloved mother and daughter.
On April 4, 2004, she married Chad English, and they went on to...
Virginia Carol Breidt
Sep 24, 2023
Virginia Carol Breidt was born on September 26, 1941, at home in Weatherford, Texas, to Lanelle and Clay Danley. Carol passed away peacefully at her home in Spring Hill, Florida, on September 24, 2023.
She is survived by her loving sister, Sue Plowman; brother, Bobby McBride; her four children, Sherwin Harwell and wife, Charlotte, Sharyl Harwell, DeLaina Kveseth and husband, Arthur,...
Linda R. Puckett
Sep 23, 2023
Linda R. Puckett, age 70, passed away from this life on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Linda was born May 15, 1953, in Columbia, South Carolina, to Dale and Pearl Ringo.
She spent her life working to benefit the care and wellbeing of others; she was a dedicated wife and she had love for her family and friends.
Linda enjoyed...
James Ellis Rucker
Sep 23, 2023
James Ellis Rucker, 68, of Dallas, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born December 23, 1954, in Parker County to George Perry Rucker, Jr. and Helen Shelton Rucker.
James graduated from Weatherford High School, in 1973, where he lettered in three sports: baseball, football, and basketball. James received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas. He...
Eric Geza Monostori
Sep 23, 2023
Eric Geza Monostori passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023, at age 59. He was born April 2, 1964, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to Geza Monostori and Heidi (Klemmer) Monostori. Following high school, Eric attended Oklahoma State University while simultaneously serving in the Marine Corps Reserve. Upon graduation he joined the officer corps and then eventually transitioned to the Navy Reserve....
Wanda Lee McClintock
Sep 21, 2023
Loving grandmother to all who were lucky enough to meet her, Wanda Lee McClintock, 94, passed away in Fort Worth, Texas, on September 21, 2023.
Wanda Lee was born to Roy L. Matthews and Gertrude Matthews (Cogdill) on August 10, 1929. in Lubbock, Texas. She spent most of her life in Lubbock, Quitaque, Lake Fork, and Fort Worth, Texas. She enjoyed...
Daniel Leon Reeder
Sep 20, 2023
Daniel L Reeder (1949-2023)
A Eulogy by Tim
Surrounded by close friends and family in Weatherford, TX, on the afternoon of September 20, Dan transitioned into the next realm to commune with his loved ones and friends who passed before him.
Dan embodied the true definition of fun and lived to experience and promote joy. He was a wonderful husband, father, son, nephew,...
Frank And Kaye Wade
Sep 20, 2023
Earl Franklin Wade, 12/22/1943 – 09/20/2023
Frank was born in Laurel, Mississippi, but chose Texas to make a home and family. He was an active member of the James V. Callan Da-Lite Masonic Lodge Number 1422 and served as its Chaplain.
He was preceded in death by his son, Mark Franklin Wade; his sister, Linda Wade Brown; his mother, Maggie...
Elvis Riley Burrus
Sep 19, 2023
Elvis Riley Burrus, age 21, passed from this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Elvis was born March 10, 2002, in Blue Springs, Missouri. He began a career in maintenance, where he was a hard worker and enjoyed working on many different projects.
Elvis will be remembered for his spontaneous spirit and loving nature. He married Nadia Hancock, with whom he...
Harvey Alonzo Tate
Sep 18, 2023
Harvey Alonzo Tate passed away from this life on Monday, September 18, 2023, at age 81. Harvey was born June 8, 1942, in Annetta, Texas to Ewing Leslie Tate and Ruby Dell (Moore) Tate. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, Harvey remained a hard worker and always had a project going;...
Larry Gene Fisher
Sep 18, 2023
Larry Gene Fisher passed from this life Monday, September 18, 2023, at age 78. He was born September 21, 1944, in Weatherford, Texas to Vernon (Jiggs) and Faye DeBusk Fisher. Larry graduated from Millsap High School, and then worked and retired from the environmental services department at Campbell Memorial Hospital, where he was known for always having a stick of...
Jerry Lee Slate
Sep 18, 2023
Jerry Lee Slate departed from this life on Monday, September 18, 2023, at age 81. Jerry was born June 30, 1942, to the late James and Almeda Slate. He worked as a Credit Manager at ACME Brick for 46 years prior to his retirement. Jerry enjoyed shooting sports and fishing with his brothers in law, Rick and Donnie. He will...
Helen Constance Gratts Eldridge
Sep 17, 2023
Born November 27, 1925, on a farm in Annetta, Texas to parents, Lawson Daniel Gratts and Roberta Evelyn Payne Gratts, and is the youngest of nine children. Her older siblings are George Edward, Robert, Edith Gratts Johnson, Dexter, Jack Kermit, Lawson Aldrin, Wiley, and Allen Quinten (Bill) Gratts; all of which preceded her in death. She was the only surviving...
Salvador Flores Tinoco
Sep 15, 2023
Salvador Flores Tinoco departed from this life on Friday, September 15, 2023, at age 76.
The visitation and a rosary will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, Weatherford, Texas 76086.
Lynda R. Stowe
Sep 15, 2023
Lynda R. Stowe departed peacefully from this life on Friday, September 15, 2023, at age 84. Lynda was born July 23, 1939, in Garner, Texas, to Haney Hatfield and Marcia (Gilbert) Hatfield. Throughout her life, she worked as a data processor in the medical field, retiring from Campbell Hospital. Lynda was of the Baptist faith, and she enjoyed gardening...
Charles Ray Gifford
Sep 14, 2023
Charles Ray Gifford passed from this life on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at age 80. He was born May 6, 1943, in Bowie, Texas to his parents, the late Leslie Gifford and Juanita (Isaac) Gifford. Charles was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Melba Lewis Gifford.
During his lifetime, Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army,...