Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Dolores Prachyl Haydon
Aug 4, 2023
Dolores Prachyl Haydon went to be with The Lord on Friday, August 4, 2023, age 68. Dolores was born May 1, 1955, in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Allen Prachyl, Sr. and Captolia (Wood) Prachyl.
Dolores devoted her working years to Montgomery ISD where she worked as a registrar for the school. She was an active member of the Montgomery community. She...
Ben E. Sasin
Aug 4, 2023
Retired Judge Ben Sasin, 80, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 12, 1943, in Roscoe, Texas, to Adolf Sasin and Francis (Kresta) Sasin. He attended Roscoe School, marrying his High School sweetheart, Betty Gray July 19, 1960.
He began his career working for the Roscoe, Snyder & Pacific Railroad starting...
James "Doodle" Allen McDonald, III
Aug 3, 2023
James "Doodle" Allen McDonald, III, departed from this life on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at age 57. James was born December 17, 1965, in Weatherford, Texas to James McDonald, II and Wanda (Ruth) Berry.
James was a retired truck driver who made a living hauling building materials. He was also a former volunteer firefighter for Gordon, Texas. James enjoyed woodworking and...
Kimberly H. Willmington
Aug 1, 2023
Kimberly H. Willmington, 63, departed from this life on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born April 11, 1960, in Fort Worth, Texas to Paul Hatchett and Dusty (Rhodes) Hatchett. Kimberly will be forever remembered by her family and friends. Condolence messages celebrating her life may be submitted on the Tribute Wall.
Kimberly is survived by her sons, Bobby Willmington and...
Donny Wayne Davis
Jul 31, 2023
Donny Wayne Davis, 77, passed from this life on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born January 30, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas to Hank Davis and Dorothy Back Davis. Graduating from Haltom High School in Haltom City, Texas, Donny married Patricia Spradley in July of 1965. He and Patricia enjoyed spending time together and traveling to new areas....
Charles Albert Fant
Jul 31, 2023
Charles Albert Fant, (81), of Brock, Texas peacefully passed away on July 31, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Charles was born to Rochelle and Mary Pearl Fant, on January 20, 1942, in Lipan, Texas. He was a talented artist and craftsman who loved God and loved his family. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing guitar in a band with his...
Jeanne B. Hardison
Jul 31, 2023
Jeanne B. Hardison passed from this life on Monday, July 31, 2023, at age 76. Jeanne was born April 16, 1947, in Weatherford, Texas to David H. Bland and Ovie P. (Stults) Bland. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. Jeanne was dearly loved and will be missed by all those who knew her.
Jeanne was preceded...
Albert "Sid" Sidney Johnson, III
Jul 27, 2023
Albert Sidney Johnson, III passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 27, 2023 after a short illness. Sid was born April 3, 1943 in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of CSM Albert S. Johnson, Jr. and Mary Williams Johnson. As an Army "brat", Sid lived many places growing up, graduating from Lawton (OK) High School in 1961. He fulfilled his patriotic duty by...
Don Jones
Jul 27, 2023
Paul Don Jones, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023. Don was born July 24, 1936, in Anna, Illinois, to Lester and Effie Treat Hott. He was a hard working man who dedicated his life to driving a truck. When Don was not working his job, he was most likely helping his family in their businesses.
Don was...
Ernestina (Zapata) Davila
Jul 27, 2023
Ernestina (Zapata) Davila, age 93, passed from this life on Thursday, July 27, 2023. She was born November 11, 1929, in Realitos, Texas to Paulita Gamez and Antonio Zapata. Ernestina married Hilario Davila, and together they created a lasting legacy. She spent her life raising her family of ten children and working as a nurse's aide.
Ernestina was an extraordinary wife,...
Roy E. Ray
Jul 26, 2023
Roy Earl Ray, 81, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. He was born March 22, 1942, in Aledo, Texas to Hubert Ray and Elva (Mitchell) Ray. Among his many accomplishments, Roy graduated with a Bachelor's degree from TCU, proudly served his country in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne, and owned Roy E. Ray Insurance...
Jerry Dale Hardin
Jul 24, 2023
Jerry Dale Hardin, age 71, passed from this life on Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born June 14, 1952, in Parker County, Texas to John Henry Hardin and Courtney Mae (Scoville) Hardin.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy actively for four years. He was also a Naval reservist for an additional eight years. Following his military...
Thomas "Tom" Mitchell, Sr.
Jul 23, 2023
Thomas Mitchell, Sr. passed away the morning of Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the age of 82. He leaves behind his wife Sandy, four sons, nine grandchildren, and ten great grandchildren.
To many Tom was a larger-than-life figure. From his hands to his tall tales nothing about him was ever small. He was a gifted horseman, wainwright, and blacksmith who always...
Lois (Scherer) Jackson
Jul 22, 2023
Lois Scherer Jackson, met her Savior on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the amazing age of 104, after a life well-lived. Lois was born June 23, 1919, in Weatherford, Texas, to Louis V. Scherer and Georgia Lowry Scherer. She graduated from Weatherford High school in 1938 and married her beloved husband, Harlin Jackson, in 1943 while he was home...
Beatrice "Bea" Margaret Schmidtzinsky
Jul 21, 2023
Beatrice “Bea” Schmidtzinsky, 87, of Aledo, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 21, 2023.
Bea was born March 21, 1936, in Fredericksburg, Texas to Helmuth and Elsie (Keller) Klinksiek. She married Charles Schmidtzinsky on November 1, 1955. She had four daughters. The family moved to Aledo, Texas in 1967. She retired from Mervyn's department store in 2006. Her...
Jimmy Lane Harrell, Sr
Jul 19, 2023
Jimmy Lane Harrell Sr., 58, of Weatherford, Texas, left us, surrounded by his friends and family, on July 19th, 2023.
Jimmy was born to Johnnie Harrell and Dixie Sutton on December 15th, 1964, in Weatherford, Texas. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, Jimmy married the love of his life, Tracy L. Miller and...
Mary Lou Sparks
Jul 15, 2023
Mary Lou (Anderson) Sparks passed from this life on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at the age of 89. She was born September 3, 1933, in Eureka, Texas to William D. Anderson and Jessie L. (Stribling) Anderson. Mary attended McMurry College in Abilene, Texas where she was a member of Delta Beta Epsilon. Later, Mary became a member of the Business...
Shonda Lou Harkey
Jul 14, 2023
Shonda Lou Harkey of Weatherford passed away on July 14, 2023, at the age of 64.
Shonda Lou Harkey (Lloyd) was born on September 23, 1958, to Dorothy and Johnny Lloyd. She was preceded in death by her father and her spoiled pup, Sparkey Harkey.
Shonda was one of many talents. There wasn’t much that she could not do and she loved...
Ronald Earl Law
Jul 10, 2023
Ronald Earl Law, 70, passed from this life on Monday, July 10, 2023. May Ronald's memory be a blessing.
Katy Irene Stroud
Jul 9, 2023
Katy Irene (Miller) Stroud, age 95, went home to be with her Lord on July 9, 2023, just three days shy of her 96th birthday. Irene was born on July 12, 1927, in Denton, Texas to John Roy Miller and Olphia Mae Spann Miller. She was one of 12 children.
Irene married Acey Arthur Stroud on April 15, 1944, in Granbury,...