Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
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...
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...
Coy Leon "Sonny" Beauchamp
Feb 3, 2023
Coy Leon "Sonny" Beauchamp, 86, rode on to greener pastures early Friday, February 3, 2023. Coy was born March 21, 1936, in San Angelo, Texas to Coy William Beauchamp and Mabel Lee (Peterson) Beauchamp. He was strong in the Christian faith and he loved the Lord. Coy was a member of the Masonic Lodge, also The Fort Worth Jaycees.
Coy loved...
Charles "Chuck" Ray Lovelace
Feb 3, 2023
Charles "Chuck" Ray Lovelace, 71, passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. He was born June 8, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan to parents, Leslie Lovelace and Clara (Karol) Lovelace. Chuck joined the military and served his country in three branches of the armed forces, the United States Army, Navy, and Marines. First joining the Army, he served in Vietnam in 1969,...
David Michael Henson
Jan 31, 2023
David Michael Henson, 71, of Willow Park, passed away on January 31, 2023, peacefully in his sleep.
David was born in Gainesville, Texas and went to school in Graham, Texas. He married Donna Jobe in 1972, and remained by her side for 50 years until his death. David served in the United States Navy for 8 years, on the USS Nimitz...
Wesley Charles Pitts
Jan 31, 2023
Wesley Charles Pitts passed away in Waco, Texas, on January 31, 2023. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma, on January 18, 1955.
His survivors include his daughter, Ginger Pitts and wife, Chondra; and granddaughter, Lilly; son, Chris Hankins; sister, Leann Kuykendall and husband, Don of Weatherford, Texas; brother, Willie Pitts and wife, Delores of Tuscon, Arizona; and brother, Delbert of Mustang,...
Norma Arlene Haltom
Jan 30, 2023
Norma Arlene Haltom, age 90, of McKinney and former resident of Midland, Texas, passed away January 30, 2023. She was born December 22, 1932, in Ruth, Nevada to Bornhardt Kreimeyer and Vonda L. Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James (Bill) Haltom on February 3, 2001.
She is survived by her children Kathy Ann Coffman and...
Bobbe A. Holmes
Jan 29, 2023
Bobbe A. Holmes, 93, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2023. Condolences or memories celebrating Bobbe's life may be submitted in the online guestbook.
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