Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Lawrence "Larry" O. Whittaker
May 14, 2023
Lawrence (Larry) O. Whittaker departed peacefully from this life on Sunday, May 14, 2023, at the age 95, after a life well-lived. He was born June 25, 1927, in Whiting, Indiana to Richard Whittaker and Dora Lena (Collie) Whittaker. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WW2. Following his military service, Lawrence met the love...
Michael Wayne Swindle
May 13, 2023
Michael Wayne Swindle, 69, passed into his new life with Christ Jesus on Saturday, May 13, 2023, with his wife, Kay, by his side. Michael was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to Donald C. and Nellie June (Thayer) on June 30, 1953.
Michael attended Mooresville High School before going to work for General Motors Corporation in 1972. He met and married Katherine...
Houston Charles Cooper
May 13, 2023
Houston Charles Cooper, age 16, passed from this life on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was born February 26, 2007, in Weatherford, Texas to Benjamin Edward Cooper and Ashley Nicole Murphy. Houston was a student at Weatherford High School. Among his many interests were football, skateboarding, and listening to music. Houston will be forever remembered by his family and friends....
Shawn Lewis Samuel Fundis
May 11, 2023
Shawn Lewis Samuel Fundis, 32, passed unexpectedly from this life on Thursday, May 11, 2023. He was born December 13, 1990, in Fort Worth, Texas to Christine Fundis Franklin. Shawn had an immense passion for his family and friends, and enjoyed celebrating life with them, from birthday parties to outings at the lake to trips to a state park. He...
Catalina Rodriguez
May 10, 2023
Catalina Rodríguez partió pacíficamente de esta vida el miércoles 10 de mayo de 2023, a los 82 años. Los mensajes de condolencia que celebran la vida de Catalina se pueden poner en el Muro del Tributo.
Habrá Misa a las 11:00 a. m., el viernes 19 de mayo de 2023, en la Iglesia Católica St. Stephen, Weatherford, Texas.
El servicio junto a...
Robert "Bob" Willard Logan
May 9, 2023
Robert (Bob) Willard Logan was born April 1, 1930, in Elida, New Mexico, the youngest of 6 children. Even though the family moved several times and were financially disadvantaged, living in several houses with no electricity or running water, Bob didn’t feel deprived. From 8th-12th grade, he never missed a day of school nor was he ever tardy - a...
Lucinda Hillhouse Lewis
May 8, 2023
Lucinda Hillhouse Lewis, 68, passed from this life on Monday, May 8, 2023. Condolence messages celebrating Lucinda's life may be submitted on the Tribute Wall.
Services will be held at a later date.
Ina "Suzie" Sue Young
May 8, 2023
Ina Sue Wingo Young passed from this life on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the age of 84. Better known as Suzie, she was born February 4, 1939, in Weatherford, Texas to Stephen Irwin (Irb) Wingo and Annie Pearl Newberry Wingo. Suzie married Davis Ray Young on June 27, 1958.
She truly loved people and people truly loved her back. Suzie...
Joy M. Fain
May 7, 2023
Joy M. Fain passed from this life on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at age 89. Joy was born November 29, 1933, in Dennis, Texas, to Jack Murphy and Ella Gill Murphy. Joy was a devoted wife to the late Marvin Gene Fain, and a loving mother and proud grandmother. She will be most remembered as having a very caring,...
Thelma (Barker) Messimer
May 7, 2023
Thelma (Barker) Messimer was born to Tom and Tressie Barker on December 9, 1928, in Brownfield, Texas and passed away May 7, 2023, in Waco, Texas.
She married Doyce (known to friends as Jack) Messimer in 1947. She was a homemaker and a loving mother to Bette, Sherri, Alan, and Roger, and was said to be the favorite neighborhood mother as...
Sharon Ann Tunnell
May 6, 2023
Sharon Ann Tunnell, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Sharon, a longtime resident of Weatherford, was born August 8, 1942, to Alvin and Lorene Wheatley. She grew up in Earth, Texas and married Larry Tunnell November 4, 1961.
Sharon was a 1st grade teacher for 30 years, spending the first 15 years at Amherst ISD and the last 15...
Luann McDaniel
May 6, 2023
Luann McDaniel, passed from this life on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the age of 77. She was born August 7, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas to Leroy and Orlena Tidwell. After being a stenographer, she owned and operated a beauty supply business with her sister for over 15 years. Luann enjoyed gambling, and spending time with her family, especially...
Doris Lee Thomas
May 6, 2023
Doris Lee Thomas departed peacefully from this life on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at age 95. Condolence messages celebrating Doris’ life may be submitted on the Tribute Wall. No services are scheduled at this time.
John "Jack" L. Reed
May 6, 2023
On May 6, 2023, the world lost a gem of a man. John Livingston Reed, born May 23, 1943, was thoughtful, kind and generous. Jack, as he was known to many of his close friends and family, was born in Camden, New Jersey - the eldest of three sons born to Robert and Marjorie Reed. Jack graduated from the University...
Bettye Joe Beard
May 6, 2023
Bettye Joe Kennedy Beard, passed from this life on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the age of 77. Bettye is survived by her husband Mike Beard; son David Chilcutt and his wife Laura; daughter Angie Williams and her husband Jason; stepson Bradley Kyle Farris, stepdaughter Valerie Bearden; several grandchildren: Mallory Farris Mastellar, Allison Farris McCaslin, Thomas Kyle Farris, Kaitlin Cochran,...
Mary Ann Tate
May 5, 2023
Mary Ann Tate peacefully departed this life on Friday, May 5, 2023, at age 87. She was born on July 8, 1935, in Ridgway, Pennsylvania, to Charles Miller and Madeline (Cleaver) Miller.
Mary Ann, with her feisty spirit and great sense of humor, was loved by everyone who knew her. She was selfless, generous, and never met a stranger....
Kenneth Patrick Bonnett
May 2, 2023
Kenneth Patrick Bonnett, age 41, passed away on May 2, 2023. He was born at Williams AFB, Arizona on December 23, 1981. He made his career with the Defense Commissary Agency (DECA) for the last 20+ years. Kenneth enjoyed new experiences and avenues of thought; frequently reading and learning to expand his knowledge and perceptions. He was an avid fan...
Edward Chandler Ames
May 1, 2023
Edward Chandler Ames passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the age of 89. He was born April 27, 1934, in Millsap, Texas, to Amos Charles Ames and Artie Jewel (Langley) Ames. Edward proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military career, he worked in the aviation industry as an electronic engineer. After retiring,...
Wayne Nell Alexander
May 1, 2023
Wayne Nell (Howell) Alexander departed from this life on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the age of 92. Nell was born the youngest of eleven children to the late Joseph Luther Howell and Cynthia Elizabeth (Hill) Howell on March 16, 1931, in Dennis, Texas.
After high school, Nell began her life with the father of her daughters, Russell P. Colley, as...
Thomas Lee Ray
May 1, 2023
Thomas Lee Ray passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023, at the age of 80. Condolence messages celebrating Thomas’ life may be submitted in the online guestbook.
A private memorial service will be held by the family.
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