Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Allen Quentin Gratts, Jr.
Feb 8, 2026
Allen Quentin Gratts, Jr. was born on March 7, 1967 and raised by Allen Quentin "Bill" Gratts and Camille Gratts. He passed from this life on February 8, 2026. A member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Allen lived a life rooted in faith, family, and basketball.
A 1985 graduate of Weatherford High School, he was a three-sport athlete in...
Lao Mee
Feb 7, 2026
Mr. Lao Mee was born March 15, 1954, to Bao Mee and Pao Beav, and passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at the age of 71.
Lao devoted his life to his family and his work. He was employed as a custodian with the Weatherford Independent School District, for 18 years. Alongside his wife, he was respected for...
Charlie (Charles) Verdell Haley
Feb 5, 2026
Charlie (Charles) Verdell Haley, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, after a short illness.
Charlie was born in Alvarado, Texas, on October 14, 1927. He joined the Navy in 1945, serving in World War II, before starting a 40-year career in the oilfield. In 1952, he married the love of his life, Hazel, and went...
Freddie Nelson Bruton
Feb 2, 2026
Freddie Nelson Bruton, lovingly known as “Papaw” to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, passed away peacefully at his home on February 2, 2026. He was born November 19, 1939, in Throckmorton, Texas, to the late Nelson and Virginia (Landrith) Bruton.
Freddie devoted his life to learning, family, and quiet joys. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas,...
Ruth Ann Biondo
Feb 1, 2026
Ruth Ann Biondo, a beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on October 17, 1934, in New Albany, Indiana, to Berthold "Bert" Winkler and Margaret "Peggy" (Markwell) Winkler.
Ruth's educational journey began in Miami, Florida, where she attended Riverside Elementary and Miami Senior High. She later pursued...
Joseph "Joe" Richard Cronin
Feb 1, 2026
Joseph Richard Cronin, age 80, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home in Weatherford.
Funeral services celebrating his life will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 North Elm Street, Weatherford, Texas. Burial will follow at East Greenwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on...
Samuel Goodman Brown
Jan 31, 2026
Samuel Goodman Brown died on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his daughter’s home. He was 74 years, 11 months old.
Sam was born February 27, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas, a son of W. H. Brown, Jr. and Joyce Day Brown. He grew up in the Texas Panhandle where he graduated high school, and soon after joined the USAF. Sam...
James Ira Messimer
Jan 31, 2026
Mr. James Ira Messimer, age 68, departed this life on January 31, 2026. He was born on December 28, 1957, in Weatherford, Texas, to Murry Messimer and Mary (Morrison) Messimer.
James devoted his life to a successful career in the concrete industry, where his strong work ethic and reliability were well known. He was also a dedicated, do-it-all handyman...
Allie Lavada Ratzlaff
Jan 29, 2026
Allie Lavada (Wolfenberger) Ratzlaff (86) passed peacefully from this life into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 29 after a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Lavada was born on May 7, 1939 just down the road from her current home in the community of Peaster. Parents were Alta (Boecker) Wolfenberger and Alvin Wolfenberger, the youngest of two,...
Willie Nathan Fulfer
Jan 28, 2026
In Loving Memory of Willie Nathan Fulfer
August 5, 1948 – January 27, 2026, Aged 77
Willie Fulfer, a man of unshakable character and quiet strength, passed away on January 27, 2026. A proud Marine, a dedicated businessman, and a pillar of his community, Willie lived a life defined by service - whether on the battlefields of Vietnam or playing music...
David Nash
Jan 28, 2026
David Nash peacefully passed away on January 28, 2026, at the age of 85. He was born on July 19, 1940, in Weatherford, Texas, to Marshall and Anne (Hubbard) Nash. David spent his early years in Dennis, where he attended elementary school and later graduated from Weatherford High School. His pursuit of education continued at Weatherford College until he...
John Frelan Winters
Jan 27, 2026
John Frelan Winters, 68, of Weatherford, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026.
John was the proud son of Max and Nina Winters, born in Abilene, Texas, in 1957. He spent most of his childhood in Abilene, where he cherished memories of helping at the full‑service automotive station his father operated. The family, including John’s...
Marcia Ann Wossum
Jan 25, 2026
Marcia Ann Wossum, 75, was born October 14, 1950, in Weatherford and died January 25, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Arlene Wossum Ford and Oran Wossum. Her sister, Margaret Wossum, also preceded her in death.
Marcia was a member of the Class of 1968 at Weatherford High School and graduated cum laude...
Theresa Anderson
Jan 25, 2026
Theresa Anderson peacefully departed this life at home on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on April 6, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of Tilmer Wright and Billie Shelton Parker.
Throughout her life, Theresa found joy in the outdoors, particularly in tending to her yard. However, her greatest delight came from the...
Lora Whiteley
Jan 25, 2026
Lora Whiteley was called home by her Savior Jesus Christ on January 25, 2026. She was born November 21, 1935 in Royal, Iowa, to the late Ruth (Walker) and Edwin Steele. Lora was a woman of kindness, faith, grace and a heart that loved deeply. She was also compassionate, easy to talk to and blessed with a wonderful sense...
Ralph Cobb
Jan 23, 2026
A man who will be remembered for his integrity, humor, and lighthearted good nature.
Ralph Cobb, 97, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Weatherford, Texas.
Ralph was born May 16, 1928, in Coweta, Oklahoma, to Henry Edgar and Alpha (Waters) Cobb. He grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where he graduated from Broken Arrow High School. He served...
Jerrie Lou Jeter
Jan 23, 2026
Jerrie Lou Jeter, age 79, peacefully departed this life on January 23, 2026. Born on September 18, 1946, in Wichita Falls, Texas, Jerrie was the cherished daughter of Edward Powell and Marilyn Joan (Worley) Powell.
For many years, she was a member of Sunny Side Baptist Church in Wichita Falls, Texas. Jerrie dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family, working...
Steven “Steve” Clark Garrett
Jan 22, 2026
Steven “Steve” Clark Garrett was born on June 10, 1967, in Texas, where he was raised and spent his early years. From a young age, Steve had a curious mind and a creative spirit. He enjoyed video games, found comfort in the companionship of his cats, and developed a love for cooking that would ultimately shape his life’s work.
After graduating...
Darlene Munson
Jan 22, 2026
Edna Darlene Munson, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 24, 1946, she lived a life defined by devotion, resilience, and a deep commitment to those she held dear.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents, Terrell and Edna King; her brothers, Rodney and Ted...
Robert Francis Jortberg, Jr.
Jan 21, 2026
Robert Francis Jortberg, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on May 10, 1956, in Biddeford, Maine, Robert was the son of the late Robert and Kathleen Farrell Jortberg. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anna Velasco.
Robert found joy in solitude and cherished moments spent in the company of...
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