Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Billy Wayne Newby, Jr.
Jan 3, 2023
Billy Wayne Newby, Jr., 64, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Billy was born October 15, 1958, in Homestead, Florida, to Billy Wayne Newby, Sr. and Mildred Jean (Fogle) Newby. He was a painter in the construction industry, and enjoyed drawing, fishing, and hunting. Billy was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church.
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Cary Layne Burton
Jan 3, 2023
Cary Layne Burton, M.D., passed peacefully into his eternal reward from his home in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 3, 2023, after a struggle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Cary was born on December 8, 1947, to parents Lewis "Luke" Larry Burton (1908-1977) and Mollie Lorene Leavelle Burton (1916-1992). Cary's marriage to his beloved wife and sweetheart since junior high,...
Pablo Escobedo
Jan 2, 2023
Pablo Escobedo, 92, passed from this life on Monday, January 2, 2023. Pablo was born January 25, 1930, in Canutillo, Texas, to Francisco Escobedo and Catalina (Lopez) Escobedo. He worked as an Aircraft Painter, painting F-16 Thunderbirds for Lockheed. Pablo married Margarita Rosas and they had a beautiful life together for 72 years. He was the most lovable husband. Pablo...
Mary Sue Stephens
Jan 1, 2023
Mary Sue Stewart Stephens, 88, passed from this life on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Grapevine. Sue was born December 5, 1934, Weinert, Texas, to Neal Stewart and Sarah Delilah (Hall) Stewart.
She retired from Tarrant County College in 1996, from Student Activities where she gained the best of friends of a lifetime. Sue was...
Shirley Jean Kolanek
Jan 1, 2023
Shirley Jean Kolanek, 82, passed from this life on Sunday, January 1, 2023. She was born September 29, 1940, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Ben Roy and Emma Faye Marlow Gholson. Shirley enjoyed shopping but her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her grandchildren and family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ben Kolanek.
Shirley...
Michael Eric Butchard
Dec 31, 2022
Michael Eric Butchard, age 63, passed from this life on Saturday, December 31, 2022. Condolence messages celebrating Michael’s life may be left in the online guestbook.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Chrystal D'Anne Nichols
Dec 31, 2022
Chrystal D’Anne Nichols, aged 58, of Weatherford, Texas, went to be with Jesus in the early hours of Saturday, December 31st, 2022. Christy was born on June 24th, 1964, to Larry and Brenda Peck.
Christy was loved by everyone that met her. She loved people and wanted to make people smile and flat out laugh. She worked retail for...
Daniel Alexander Munoz
Dec 31, 2022
Daniel Alexander Munoz was born briefly into this world on Friday, December 30, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Daniel Munoz and Yuma Catalina Munoz. A beautiful baby boy that gave them a lifetime of love during his short time on earth. Daniel Alexander passed from this life in the arms of his parents on Saturday, December 31, 2022.
“The world...
Lianna Kay Hardin
Dec 31, 2022
Lianna (Adcox) Hardin lost her battle with cancer on December 31, 2022. She was born in Weatherford, Texas, on February 20, 1951.
Lianna is survived by her husband, J. V. Hardin; father, Ralph Adcox; son, Chad Hardin and spouse, Cheryl Hardin; daughter, Claire Littrell; sister, Laura Morgan and spouse, Beau Morgan; sister, Laura Glover; multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lianna was preceded in...
Mark Douglas Jacobs
Dec 30, 2022
Mark Jacobs was bom August 23, 1952. to H.A. and Ruby (Towles) Jacobs in Weatherford. He was married to Rebecca Cantrell in August 1989. They have two children: Mark David and Sarah Jacobs. During his life, Mark was a self-employed cabinet maker, worked in all phases of construction and retired from the WISD Maintenance Department. He was the valedictorian of...
Helen May Barton
Dec 30, 2022
Helen McBee Barton was born on July 3, 1943 to Eugene and Vivian McBee. She passed peacefully surround by family on December 30 in Weatherford.
Helen was born in Millsap. She went to school and graduated from Peaster High School where she was the Salutatorian of her class. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church since 1985.
Helen loved with...
Cesar Martinez
Dec 28, 2022
Cesar Martinez, 92, passed away on December 28, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Zaragoza, Coahuila Mexico on January 23, 1930, to the late Cesario and Martina Martinez. He married his wife Teresa Martinez on January 30, 1952, in Nueva Rosita Coahuila Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Antonio Martinez, Federico Martinez,...
John Payne
Dec 28, 2022
John Holland Payne passed from this life on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at the age of 78. John was born December 17, 1944, in Lakehurst, NJ to Holland Ivan Payne and Vida Maple Nutting. He was a distinguished member of the United States Navy, where he served his country in the Vietnam Era. After graduating with a Master’s Degree, John...
Dorothy "Dot" Yvonne Varnado
Dec 28, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Varnado, age 88, of Weatherford, TX, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 28, 2022, in Weatherford, TX. Dot, as she liked to be called, was born in 1934, to Charles Arthur and Estelle (Colley) Dickerson. She married Donald Earl Varnado on November 15, 1950, in Edna, TX. They were married for 58 wonderful years and were blessed with...
Burtie Jean Tilley
Dec 25, 2022
Burtie Jean Tilley, aka Mom, Nanny, Grandma and Mother Bird, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022. She was born May 20, 1939, in Buffalo Gap, Texas to Cazy Burts and Eula Emberlin Perry. Burtie was employed by the Texas Pythian Home for 22 years and will be remembered for the cakes she made for every child on their birthday. She...
Elizabeth Diane Cooley
Dec 25, 2022
Elizabeth Diane Cooley, 67, passed from this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Diane was born September 22, 1955, in Laurel, Mississippi, to Hilman Keys and Wilma (Graham) Keys. She was a believer in Jesus, faithful loving wife, mother and grandmother, and took great joy in being a homemaker and a teacher’s aide.
Prior to her illness, Diane gave...
Carol Ann Wright
Dec 25, 2022
Carol Ann Wright, 74, passed from this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Condolence messages celebrating Carol’s life may be left in the online guestbook.
Thomas Bryan Smiley, Jr.
Dec 24, 2022
Thomas (Tom) Bryan Smiley, Jr passed peacefully to be with the Lord, December 24, 2022. He was born November 18, 1929 in Schenectady, New York where he lived briefly before he and his parents returned to North Carolina. He grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he attended high school and met his future wife and love of his life,...
Jason David Harvey
Dec 24, 2022
Jason David Harvey, 47, passed from this life on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Jason was born October 25, 1975, in Arlington, Texas, to Jerry Don Harvey and Vicki Gail (Anderson) Harvey. Jason received his GED and worked in many different industries. He was a true friend to everyone he met and had a resourceful and brave nature. He had the...
Paul Trammell Cox, Jr.
Dec 24, 2022
Paul Trammell Cox, Jr., 86, of Weatherford passed away Saturday, December 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born June 17, 1936, in Spiro, Oklahoma, to Paul Trammell Cox, Sr. and Lenzie Cureton Cox. Paul retired from the Army Corps of Engineers after 30 years of employment. He then worked for Kraft Foods for 10 years. He was a...