Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
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,...
Dirk Frederick Buchser
Sep 12, 2023
Dirk Frederick Buchser passed from this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at age 80. Dirk was born August 27, 1943, in San Jose, California to Herman Buchser and Martha (Noll) Buchser. Martha passed away early in his life and Dirk was blessed to be raised by his loving mom, Patricia Buchser.
Dirk began farming when he was just 20 years...
Carol Louise Selfridge
Sep 11, 2023
To the world, she was known as Carol Louise Baker, Carol McAdams, and Carol Selfridge. To the ones who she admired most, she is simply known as Mimi.
Carol was born on April 6, 1951, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, a small community that took care of its own. She grew up in a loving home with her hard-working father,...
William "Will" James Smeltzer
Sep 9, 2023
William James Smeltzer passed from this life on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at age 44. Will was born March 14, 1979, to the late David Smeltzer, Sr. and Cathie Smeltzer Page. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and hunting. Will also loved spending time with his daughter, Hailey. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and...
Ronald "Ron" Lee Kearney
Sep 8, 2023
Ronald Lee Kearney, age 86, of Weatherford, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2023. Born on June 12th, 1937, in Parkton, Maryland, Ronald led a life marked by hard work, love for family, and a heartwarming sense of humor.
In 1960, Ron married the love of his life, Mary, and then moved to Wichita Falls, Texas. They later moved to Grand...
Milton Jordan Smith, Jr.
Sep 8, 2023
Milton Jordan Smith, Jr. passed from this life on Friday, September 8, 2023, at age 67. Milton was born February 6, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Milton J. Smith, Sr. and Ima Jean (Nelson) Smith.
Milton graduated with his Associate's degree in nursing and diligently worked as an LVN. He will be greatly missed by those...
Bobby Dale Frisbie
Sep 6, 2023
Bobby Dale Frisbie, age 80, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was born in Sayre, Oklahoma, on January 22, 1943, to J. A. and Addie (Brewer) Frisbie.
Bob proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict, earning a Bronze Star, the Combat Infantry Badge, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Marksman...
Margie Louise Allbritton
Sep 4, 2023
Margie Louise Allbritton departed peacefully from this life to Heaven on Monday, September 4, 2023, after a private yet courageous battle with Breast Cancer, at age 73. She was reunited with her loved ones who preceded her death, her husband, Ray Allbritton; her four siblings; and her parents, Harvey and Juanita (Young) Linthicum, to whom Margie was born September 25,...
Jerry Lynn Spradlin
Sep 4, 2023
Jerry Lynn Spradlin, age 75, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Jerry was born October 10, 1947, in McKinney, Texas, to the late Granville Spradlin and Woodie Fae (Moore) Spradlin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, Jerry worked as a State Health Meat Inspector. In his spare time, he enjoyed...
Dolores Chapman
Sep 3, 2023
Dolores Chapman of Weatherford, Texas, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on September 3, 2023. She was 82 years old. Dolores was born in Pueblo, Colorado, on August 20, 1941, but she had lived in Weatherford for most of her adult life. After raising three children and working in a variety of roles, including school cafeteria cook, housekeeper,...
Edwin Luther Slates
Sep 2, 2023
This morning the head of our family, Edwin Slates, peacefully went home to be with our Lord and Savior. He went to sleep and woke up with Jesus just as he had said he wanted to go. Though our hearts ache as we have lost an amazing man, we are also thankful he is at peace, whole again and...
Haskel Williamson, Jr.
Aug 30, 2023
Haskel Williamson, Jr., was born on December 22, 1942, and went to the arms of Jesus on August 30, 2023. He was born in Weatherford, Texas, to Winona and Haskel Williamson, Sr., deceased. He married Pamela Ray Walls on July 13, 1967, and they were blessed with two children, Haskel Lynn and Shara Lynnette. He graduated from UTEP as...
Jose Jeronimo Alvarado
Aug 29, 2023
Jose Jeronimo Alvarado passed away peacefully from this life on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at age 70. He was preceded in death by his parents, to whom he was born March 24, 1953, in Guadalupe Victoria, Durango, Mexico.
Jose was a devoted husband of 33 years to Consuelo Salas of Weatherford, Texas; proud father to four children, Jasmine Weber (Matthew Weber),...
Patricia Lorraine Grove
Aug 28, 2023
Patricia Lorraine Grove passed from this world August 28, 2023. She was born September 29, 1936, in McAllen, Texas, to James Reyburn and Ester Elizabeth Burnett. She is survived by her two sons, James Dale Smith (Louise) and Stephen Reyburn Smith (Merri); two sisters, Elizabeth Rae Berry and Linda Lou Walters; five grandchildren, Carmen, Lindsey, Tristan, William, and Sabrina;...
Elna Diane Ellis
Aug 28, 2023
Elna Diane Ellis departed peacefully from this life on August 28, 2023, at age 86. Diane was born August 22, 1937, in Lipan, Texas, to the late George Light and Dottie (Tuggle) Light. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Averil A. Harris, Bobby G. Light, Patsy P. Hammonds, and Amelia Light.
Diane was a devoted wife...
Clara Mae Rich
Aug 25, 2023
Mom, Mother, Meemaw, Meem
Clara Mae Rich, also known to friends as “Sam”, left this earth to be with the Lord on Friday, August 25, 2023. She was a loving mom, grandma, and great-grandma. Clara was born in Morris County, Texas, on April 10, 1936.
She raised 4 children as a stay-at-home mom. Clara then had a secretarial career and retired from...
Eric Lynn Hassler
Aug 25, 2023
Eric Lynn Hassler passed from this life on August 25, 2023, at age 76. Born June 2, 1947, to Lynn M. Hassler and Madolyn P. (Cawyer) Hassler, in Stephenville, Texas; Eric was a wonderful father of two children, Adam Lynn Hassler (Teena) and Somurthai Hayashi of Monterey Park, California; loving Poppers to his grandchildren Ledger and Keira Hassler, and Ashley,...
Dawn (Kirby) Libby
Aug 25, 2023
Dawn Kirby Libby, age 51, passed from this life Friday, August 25, 2023. Dawn was born July 16, 1972, in New Castle, Indiana to the late James Kirby and Laura (Lovely) Fry. She was a retired Dental Office Administrator, a nature lover, a loyal follower of the MAGA movement, a jewelry artisan, and loved her dog "Tinker". Dawn will be...
Susan Harwood Bargas
Aug 23, 2023
In Loving Memory of Susan Harwood Bargas
Susan Harwood Bargas, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 23rd, 2023, in Weatherford, Texas. She was 81 years old.
Born in St. Louis, Illinois, Susan's family lived in Panama for a short time before settling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Always up for adventure, Susan spent her teenage years...
Russ Alan Jones
Aug 23, 2023
Russ Alan Jones, 62, passed away unexpectedly August 23, 2023. Russ is survived by his beautiful wife, Pamela, of Aledo, Texas, and daughter and son-in-law, Caitlin and Preston Isham, of Fort Worth.
Russ was born to Coy and Dixie Jones September 27, 1960. After graduating from Brownfield High School, Brownfield Texas, 1979, Russ attended South Plains College in Levelland,...