Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Robert "Bob" Berkey
Feb 19, 2023
Robert “Bob” Berkey, 60, gained his angel wings on Sunday, February 19, 2023. Bob was born on April 17, 1962, in Denver, Colorado to Robert and Carol Berkey. Bob graduated from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Colorado. He moved to Texas with the Maddox family in 1983. Bob deeply loved the family and considered Linda Maddox as his bonus mom.
Bob...
Yvonne Marie Gill
Feb 16, 2023
Yvonne Marie Gill, 68, passed from this life on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
Yvonne was born August 28, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri to Carl John Gill and Jacquelyn Carleene Dungey. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister. Yvonne worked hard for her family in the retail industry. She showed by example you never give up leaving a great impression...
Amanda Leigh Jones
Feb 15, 2023
Amanda Leigh Jones, 32, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Amanda was born on February 14, 1991, in Galveston, Texas, to Sharon Elaine Freeman and adoptive parents, Jeff Jones, Sr. and Cheryl Walker. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree and became an Investment Counselor for Fidelity Investments.
Beyond her career, Amanda had an adventurous spirit and...
Harvalene Ames
Feb 15, 2023
Harvalene (Linthicum) Ames, 87, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. On October 27, 1935, she was born to Harvey Linthicum and Juanita (Young) Linthicum near the Brazos River in the small town of Dennis, Texas. Harvalene married E.H. Ames, Jr. and together they raised two daughters, Kathy and Cheryl. Harvalene took great pride in being a wife,...
Charles Calvin Williams
Feb 14, 2023
Charles Calvin Williams, 85, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1937, to Calvin Silas Williams and Mary (Shepphard) Erwin, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Ruby Haley (Williams), and together they raised two children, Cheryl...
Barbara Jean Bockstruck
Feb 14, 2023
Barbara Jean Bockstruck, 81, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Barbara was born on November 29, 1941, in Saint Louis, Missouri to Harry Everett Fozzard and Ollie Mae (Hackworth) Fozzard. As a devoted wife and mother, Barbara lived an extraordinary life filled with many adventures and lots of love.
For many years Barbara worked as a receptionist for...
Gayla Darlene Edwards
Feb 14, 2023
Born January 14, 1954, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Gladys Venable Miller and Luke Miller; Gayla lived the majority of her life in the Grapevine, Texas area. She left us February 14th, 2023, at age 69.
Beloved Mother, Nanny, and forever Papa Carl’s “Darlin’.”
Gayla married the love her life, Carl Edwards on October 16, 1985.
Gayla was preceded...
Linda Lee Piper
Feb 12, 2023
Linda Lee (Ruff) Piper of Weatherford, TX, formerly of Justin and Ponder, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Linda was born in Terrell, TX to Joe and Ruby Lee Ruff on September 23, 1944. She married Ronald Lyn Piper. They had two children, Karen Lea and Russel Lyn (Rusty).
Linda’s services will be held at Denton County Cowboy Church in...
Mike Riley
Feb 11, 2023
Mike Riley, 65, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023. He was born August 25, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas to John W. and Harva Hawkins Riley. Mike was a devoted and loving family man, and always ready to pull a prank or tell a joke to make others laugh. He also coached youth sports for many years and spent many...
Paula Faye Massey
Feb 11, 2023
Paula Faye Jennings Massey, 77, of Weatherford, Texas passed away February 11, 2023. She was born to Wesley Lee (Mike) and Roberta Jennings on March 22, 1945, in Jacksboro, Texas. Paula graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1963 and earned her college degree in 1967 from East Texas State University. At that time, she married Conney Ray Massey, her husband...
Linda Darlene Maddox
Feb 9, 2023
On February 9, 2023, Linda Darlene Maddox’s journey on Earth ended and her dance in Heaven began. She valiantly fought her battle with cancer. Linda was born on May 23, 1952, to William and Beatrice Weingartner in Midwest City, OK where she grew up and graduated high school.
On April 10,1972, Linda married the love of her life, James Maddox. With...
Ralph D. Adcox
Feb 7, 2023
Ralph D. Adcox “Fudgie”, age 96, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2023, with family by his side. Ralph was born January 18, 1927, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Cleve and Florence Adcox. Ralph served in the United States Navy during World War II, in 1945. He was also a member of the National Guard, in 1948.
Ralph later worked...
Lydia Ruiz
Feb 6, 2023
Lydia Ruiz has died peacefully on February 6, 2023, from pancreatic cancer. Born July 31, 1950, in D.F. Mexico and adopted by Isaias and Trinidad Godinez Martinez. She was a dedicated Registered CNA for almost two decades and dedicated the rest of her life to her family and community. She was a proud charter member of Court Mother of Serenity...
J.B. "Sonny" Bowles, Jr.
Feb 6, 2023
J.B. (Sonny) Bowles, Jr., 83, passed from this life on Monday, February 6, 2023. J.B. was born January 5, 1940, in Fort Worth, Texas to parents, J.B. Bowles, Sr. and Opal Lucille (Driggers) Bowles. As a small child JB was given the nickname Son by his mother because he was the only boy of three beautiful sisters, that name stuck...
Dr. Brad K. Stroud
Feb 5, 2023
Dr. Brad K Stroud, 67, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away February 5, 2023, in the comfort of his home. He was born to Herman and Barbara Stroud on February 15, 1955, in Weatherford where he called home most of his life. Dr. Stroud was a graduate of Weatherford High School, Class of ‘73 where he played football, baseball, ran track,...
Byron E. Strait
Feb 5, 2023
Byron E. Strait, 85, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, after a long illness. Byron was born on April 10, 1937, in Randolph County, Indiana to parents, Beulah Mae Strait and Lester L. Strait.
Byron served eight years in the United States Air Force, serving in Greenland, Guam, and several bases across the U.S. While...
William "Bill" Edward Hock
Feb 4, 2023
William Edward Hock, 92, passed from this life on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Bill was born on December 6, 1930. He retired from Brock I.S.D. where he worked as a school custodian. Bill was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the American Paint Horse Association, and was a horseman to his core. He dearly loved his faithful...
Bobby Edwin Frysinger, Sr.
Feb 4, 2023
Bobby Edwin Frysinger, Sr., 79, passed from this life on Saturday, February 4, 2023. Bobby was born February 28, 1943, in Borger, Texas to Louis Henry Frysinger and Mildred Hazel (Mullanax) Frysinger. He worked in the healthcare industry as a private nurse, owning several businesses. Bobby was a member of Grace First Presbyterian. He enjoyed gardening, star-watching with his telescope,...
James Leland Coats
Feb 3, 2023
James Leland (aka: Jim, Jimmy, Bulldog, Big Jim or Bubba) Coats, 56, passed from this life into The Arms of Jesus on Friday, February 3, 2023. Jim was born December 2, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas to James (Jim) Milton Coats and Linda Carole (Palmer) Coats. Jim worked as an Inventory Control Specialist for Boise Cascade and was a former...
Grady Truman Mills
Feb 3, 2023
Grady Truman Mills, 89, entered his Heavenly home on February 3, 2023, just 10 days short of his 90th birthday. Grady was born February 13, 1933, in Joaquin, Texas to Alfred and Della Mills.
He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Bobbie Mills and his 2nd wife, Donnya Mills, as well as his parents, one brother, Clum...