Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Claude Anthony Hinman
Dec 11, 2022
Born July 4, 1954, Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on December 11, 2022, at the age of 68 at his home in Weatherford, Greenwood Community. Claude is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Riggs) Hinman, whom he married in 1974 in Mineral Wells; his wonderful daughter, Tiffany Hinman, along with her partner, Jesus Garcia; and precious grandson, Blake Garcia.
Claude was...
Patricia "Pat" Gail Martin
Dec 10, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Martin, age 75, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Pat was born on October 29, 1947, in Rotan, Texas to Fred and Bernice Rutledge. Her family, which included two sisters and one brother, lived a few years in Brock, Texas before moving to, what she considered her hometown, Weatherford, Texas. Here she was well known throughout Parker...
Donald (Corky) Clinton Connaway
Dec 9, 2022
Donald C. (Corky) Connaway, born May 9th,1950, in Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully Friday, December 9th, 2022, surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Connaway; children, Clint Connaway and wife, Shaun of Santo, Texas and Ollie Blanchard-Shaver and husband, Eric Shaver of Weatherford, Texas; three grandchildren, Josiah Blanchard, Jaden Blanchard, and Maygan Connaway; one great-grandchild, Cohen "Bub"...
Melba Gene Riedel
Dec 6, 2022
Melba Gene Riedel, 88, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. She was born October 13, 1934, in Weatherford, Texas to James Lee Fowler and Winnie Irene (Graves) Fowler. Melba lived a wonderfully full life as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was known to be warm and charming, efficient and precise. Melba worked diligently in...
Lanny Dan Anderson
Dec 6, 2022
Lanny Dan Anderson, 76, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. The family is currently composing the obituary. Condolence messages celebrating Lanny’s life may be left on the Tribute wall. No services are scheduled at this time.
Shirley Joanne Coates
Dec 5, 2022
Shirley Joanne Coates, 87, passed from this life on Monday, December 5, 2022. Joanne was born July 27, 1935, in Valparaiso, Indiana to Harry Railing and Lucille (Turley) Railing. Joanne was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, but her most beloved position was as "MeeMaw" to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a homemaker and nothing...
John Jackson Burris
Dec 5, 2022
John Jackson Burris, 81, gained his wings on Monday December 5, 2022, peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 6, 1941, in Bridgeport, Texas to R.V. Burris and Katherine (Woody) Burris. John graduated from high school and joined the United States Army, serving his country proudly during the Korean War. Upon completion of his military service,...
Lou Ella Sawyer
Dec 3, 2022
Lou Ella Sawyer, 101, passed from this life on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Condolence messages celebrating Lou Ella's life may be left on the Tribute wall. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Albert Andrew Tangney
Dec 3, 2022
Albert Andrew Tangney, 70, passed from this life on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Condolence messages celebrating Albert’s life may be left on the Tribute wall.
A memorial service is scheduled for 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Agnes Baptist Church, 350 Agnes North, Springtown, Texas 76082.
The family will receive visitors for a time of visitation from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30...
Lila Vern "Vernie" Wright
Dec 2, 2022
Lila Vern “Vernie” (Noland) Wright was born in Clairette, Texas, at home to John and Vada Noland, on March 31, 1932. Vernie went to her heavenly home on December 2, 2022, in Weatherford. She had lived in Weatherford since 1958 and watched the town grow, much to her dismay. Being a great homemaker, she was always there for her three...
Pamela Jean Homsher
Dec 2, 2022
Pamela Jean Homsher, 74, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, December 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Pamela was born December 23, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas to Sherman Ellis Ferguson and Belva F. (Morland) Ferguson. She married the love of her life, William, and together they had three children.
Pamela spent many years working as a licensed vocational...
Kathryn Ann Lively
Nov 30, 2022
KATHRYN ANN LIVELY (FOX)
Weatherford, Texas
“Kate the Great”, was 93 years old when she passed away on her farm, Wednesday, November 30th at 2:00 p.m.
Kate was born in Bethany, Illinois to Earl and Eugenia Fox. She has one brother, Art Fox (Ruby), of Parker, Arizona.
Kate was an accomplished pianist from an early age playing at church and special occasions. She graduated...
Barbara Lee Watson
Nov 29, 2022
Barbara Lee Watson (née Dixon), 79, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 29th, 2022, after a brief, hard-fought battle with cancer on what would have been her 65th wedding anniversary to her beloved husband, James Arron Watson. Barbara was born on September 5th, 1943, in Columbus, Georgia, to parents, Benjamin Franklin Dixon and Vithie Pauline Dixon Skiles (née...
Charlene Terry Pope
Nov 29, 2022
Charlene (Terry) Pope was born on August 10, 1944, in Sacramento, California. She was the last child, out of ten, and was already an aunt when she came into this world. She was born to William Charles Terry and Zee Marie (Moore) Terry.
Charlene made her way to Texas in her mid-20’s with three children from a previous marriage. She met...
Retired Lt. Col. Michael Dennis Ratts
Nov 29, 2022
Michael Dennis Ratts, retired Lieutenant Colonel, US Army, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at the age of 79. Born July 11, 1943, in Weatherford, Texas, to Dennis C. Ratts and Mary (Huddleston) Ratts, Mike attended school in Weatherford as a child while his military father served overseas. He attended 17 different schools before graduating from Ramey...
Charles Noel Pearson
Nov 27, 2022
Charles Noel Pearson, 83, passed from this life on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Condolence messages celebrating Charles’ life may be left on the Tribute wall.
Carol Kaye McKeen
Nov 26, 2022
Carol Kaye McKeen, 77, departed peacefully from this life on Saturday, November 26, 2022. Kaye was born February 24, 1945, in Weatherford, Texas. Kaye believed volunteers help change the lives of those in their community. She gave of herself as a volunteer at the Manna Storehouse and was a member of Central Christian Church in Weatherford. As a Deaconess, she...
James "Jay" Dois Flanagin
Nov 24, 2022
James Dois (Jay) Flanagin, 65, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 24, 2022, at home with his wife Judy at his side. Jay was born January 25, 1957, in Fort Worth, Texas, the only child of Paul Flanagin and Octavia (Driggers) Flanagin. He was an amazing husband, father, Papa Jay, and friend. Jay...
John Murphy Warren
Nov 24, 2022
John Murphy Warren, 97, Beloved Husband, Dad, Grand Dad, Brother, and Friend passed from this life and “Entered His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise” Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2022. John was born February 9, 1925, in Dennis, Texas to Robert Warren and Hortense (Meador) Warren. John served in the U.S. Army during WWII, where he was...
Darrell Lee McClure
Nov 24, 2022
Darrell Lee McClure joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on November 25, 2022, at Windsor Court Senior Living, Weatherford, Texas, after a long battle with ALS. He was 85 years old.
Darrell is survived by his wife of 63 years, Chloe Ann McVey McClure; son, Todd McClure and wife, Missy; son, Scot McClure and wife, Stephanie; son, Darryn...