Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Norma Jean Hall
Jan 14, 2023
Norma Jean (Kalil) Hall, 89, passed from this life on Saturday, January 14, 2023. Norma Jean was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on February 10, 1933, to Samuel and Gladys (Hunter) Kalil. She married Robert Hall in Houston, Texas, on March 17, 1951. Norma Jean was an active member of St. Peter Antiochian Orthodox Church, in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Steven Jay Anderson
Jan 13, 2023
Steven Jay Anderson, 68, of Maypearl, Texas, passed away on January 13, 2023, after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Steve was born on April 29, 1954, to John Houston Anderson and Nelda Jean (Clark) Anderson in Weatherford, Texas. After graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1972, he went on to work for Ling-Temco-Vought in Arlington until his...
Randolph James Goetz
Jan 11, 2023
Randolph James Goetz, 63, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Randy was born October 6, 1959, in Fort Devens, Massachusetts, to James Goetz and Barbara (Minton) Goetz. After relocating to Texas, he graduated from Bryan Adams High School in Dallas. Randy was known for his outgoing personality. He was always making friends and setting them at ease...
Mary Dawn Martin
Jan 11, 2023
On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Mary Dawn Martin, a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 57.
Mary Dawn was born July 10, 1965, in Tooele, Utah, to Don Wilson Martin and Lorraine Beatrice Hanson. Her father was active military so she grew up in Utah, Okinawa, and Germany, and eventually ended up in Weatherford,...
Tresa Laverne Rokus
Jan 11, 2023
Tresa Laverne (Duncan) Rokus, 86, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Tresa was born June 5, 1936, in Weatherford, Texas, to Solomon Noe Duncan and Fannie Pauline (Brandon) Duncan. She was raised on a dairy farm in Annetta, Texas. Throughout her life, Tresa worked at Phillips Components, Proctor Plantland, Premier Fulfillment, and Walmart. Her favorite pastime was...
Sharon Jean Allen
Jan 11, 2023
Sharon Jean Allen, 77, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Sharon was born September 15, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Ivan Stephenson and Willadeen (Caten) Stephenson. She graduated from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth, then worked for General Dynamics and Halliburton, but Sharon was a dedicated homemaker, wife, and mother first and foremost. She treasured...
Patrick Monroe Cheatham
Jan 11, 2023
Patrick Monroe Cheatham, 34, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Patrick was born March 5, 1988, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Isaac Cheatham and Delores (Moore) Cheatham. He used his creative skills and ability to take on new challenges in his career as a carpenter and handyman in the construction industry. Patrick enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing,...
Francis Edward Delaney
Jan 9, 2023
Francis Edward Delaney, 86, passed from this life on Monday, January 9, 2023. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Cheryl Cabal
Jan 7, 2023
On January 7, 2023, Cheryl Cabal departed this life to be with Jesus Christ her Savior. Jesus’ light shined through her life even to its end, as she remained cheerful and thoughtful through a yearlong fight with cancer. Cheri sweetened the lives of everyone she met — no wonder people nicknamed her “Honey!”
A proud Texan born there on July 22,...
James Edward Neill
Jan 7, 2023
James Edward Neill, 81, passed from this life on Saturday, January 7, 2023. James was born May 30, 1941, in Authon, Texas to James Clifford Neill and Edra Geneva (Byars) Neill. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. James worked as a Construction Supervisor and was a "Jack of All Trades." He was a member of the...
Katherine Laura Sexton
Jan 5, 2023
Katherine Laura Sexton, 90, passed from this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Katherine was born October 23, 1932, in Patterson, New Jersey. She retired as a registered nurse and served at the Campbell Hospital, JPS Healing Wings, and Hospice. Katherine was a member of the Catholic Church, and enjoyed gardening, creating stained glass art, reading books, and history. She...
Betty Ann King
Jan 5, 2023
After 92 1/2 well-lived years Betty Ann Anderson King left her earth family to be reunited with her husband, granddaughter, mother, father, aunts, uncles, and friends. Betty was born June 4, 1930, in Grapevine, Texas, to W.W. (Tiny) and Ila Anderson. After her mother’s passing at an early age, she went to live with her grandparents in Grapevine until...
Joe Douglas Herring
Jan 5, 2023
Joe Douglas Herring, 83, passed from this life on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Joe was born October 29, 1939, in Weatherford, Texas, to Lonnie B. Herring and Lillian Naydene (Short) Herring. He served his country proudly in the United States Army; and Joe retired as the Assistant Chief Helicopter Pilot for Texas DPS. He was a member of First United...
Amanda Corinne "Cori" Ellis
Jan 3, 2023
Amanda Corinne Ellis, age 34, passed from this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Condolence messages celebrating Cori’s life may be left in the online guestbook.
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....
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.
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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.