Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Nov 16, 2021

Connie Marie Smethers, 64, of Weatherford, passed away on November 16, 2021.Connie was born in Weatherford on December 25, 1956, to Billy Gene Thomas and Eddie Marie Reddell.Connie enjoyed being retired by keeping life simple; she enjoyed crotchet, watching movies and loved having a good lawn. When she wasn’t spending time doing the simple things in life, Connie was being...

Nov 15, 2021

Funeral will be held at Community Light Fellowship, 300 Tabernacle, Whitt, Texas, 76490, at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, 2021. Interment will follow at Whitt Cemetery.Matthew and his family had just been to a Partner’s Conference at Hagee Ministries, where he met Pastor John who asked him if he was a pastor. Matt told him “No” and Pastor John said,...

Nov 15, 2021

Jeremy Clyde Hayes, age 45, passed from this life to his Heavenly Home on Monday, November 15, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. Jeremy was born on May 9, 1976, in Fort Worth, Texas to James Carl Hayes and Bonnie K. (Kelley) Hayes. He attended Christ the King Church in Weatherford. He loved listening to audio books and music.In addition to...

Nov 13, 2021

Nora Renae Martin Hazelhurst, 53, “Reny” as she was so lovingly called by her parents, “Nae Nae” by her niece and childhood friends, and “Nanna” by her beloved grandson, passed away Saturday night November 13, 2021, in a Fort Worth Hospital, where she had been fighting for her life since Wednesday night due to a medical emergency. She is at...

Nov 12, 2021

Douglas Leroy Finch was born on March 12, 1934, in Quanah, Texas, to Amy Gertrude Woods Finch and Clarence Church Finch. He met his Lord and Savior on November 12, 2021. Douglas attended North Side High School in Fort Worth, Texas where he played football, basketball and went to state in the high jump. Douglas married the love of his...

Nov 12, 2021

Byron Ray Maxwell, 52, beloved husband, father, and son, of Weatherford, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday evening, November 17, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Home, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, November 18, at...

Nov 12, 2021

Laura García Banda, de 47 años, falleció el viernes 12 de noviembre de 2021 en Forth Worth, Texas. Laura nació el 19 de octubre de 1974 en Tula Tamaulipas, México. Laura es hija de Antonio García y María Banda. Trabajó como mano de obra o en la industria manufacturera. Además de sus padres, Laura es precedida en la muerte por...

Nov 11, 2021

Michael Ray "Mike" Skaggs, age 67, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021, in El Paso, Texas. Mike was born on August 7, 1954, in Weatherford, Texas, to Charles Skaggs and Margie (Peoples) Skaggs. He was a truck driver and was also involved in real estate. Mike was a Veteran of the United States Army, having honorably served his country...

Nov 11, 2021

  On the morning of November 11, 2021, Tommy Edwards of Santo, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 years old, with his family by his side. He retired from a career at Lockheed formerly General Dynamics after 35 years.

  Tommy married Shirley Chesnut of Brazos in February of 1951.Together they raised five children. He had a great love...

Nov 10, 2021

Jim Hayden Hill, age 90, was surrounded by loving family when he died peacefully in his home on November 10, 2021, in Weatherford, Texas.Jim was born on February 22, 1931, in Parker County, Texas, to Charles Cambern Hill and Opal Lillian Hardin. Except for a couple years in his youth, he lived his entire life in Parker County and Weatherford,...

Nov 9, 2021

Our Little Angel, Jaxon Oliver Brown, age 2 1/2, beloved son of Zachary Brown and Cassandra Macomber, went back to his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 9th, 2021.Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 16th, 2021, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford.Funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 17th, 2021, at Friendship Baptist Church, 801...

Nov 8, 2021

Jo Evon Thorp, 89, of Granbury, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2021. Jo was born October 25, 1932, in Myrtle Springs, Texas, to Earnl and Ira D. Mann.

A visitation is scheduled Friday, November 12, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, in State Room A. A Memorial Service will be...

Nov 5, 2021

Vivian Ragle Spear, 91, died Friday, November 5th, 2021, at a Weatherford hospital. Mrs. Spear was born January 31, 1930, to William R. and Bertha A. Ragle. She was a lifelong resident of Parker County. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Archer T. Spear, and her seven brothers and sisters.

Survivors: son, Larry Spear and wife, Melanie, of Weatherford; son,...

Nov 5, 2021

Nov 5, 2021

Thomas John Kirby, infant son of Matthew Darwin and Mackinsey Louise (Flores) Kirby of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.

In addition to his parents, Thomas is survived by his big brother, Konnor Bruce Kirby of Weatherford, Texas; maternal grandparents, John and Bambi Flores of Millsap, Texas; paternal grandparents, Ronald and Lisa Kirby of...

Nov 5, 2021

Marilyn Gebbie went to her Heavenly Home on November 5, 2021, after a short illness. Marilyn was born on June 16, 1943, in Creston, Iowa, to the late Robert Franklin and Mary Hyatt Phillips. She was one of five children. Bobby Phillips (June) and William Phillips preceded her in death. Also, her son, Ricky Gene Gebbie and daughter-in-law, Brenda Gebbie...

Nov 5, 2021

Gary Dan Wilson, 70, died unexpectedly at his home in Weatherford, Texas on November 5, 2021.On Wednesday, November 10th, at 1:00 p.m., Memorial services will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 595 Mcllhaney St., in Stephenville, Texas. The Right Reverend Scott Mayer, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in North Texas, will officiate and preach. The Rev. Linda Taylor and...

Nov 4, 2021

Chris Mitchell Hammett, 53, beloved father, grandfather, and brother, of Weatherford, passed from this life early on Thursday morning, November 4, 2021, in Granbury, Texas.

Chris was born on March 31, 1968, in Weatherford, to Doyle and Nannetta Hammett. Chris was a hot mess. His favorite saying was “stay in your lane” which he rarely did. He had a love for...

Nov 3, 2021

William Howard Buxton, 60, of Granbury, Texas, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on February 27, 1961, to Charles “Bill” Buxton and Mary Estalyne Buxton.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 6, at Greenwood Baptist Church, in Weatherford.

William retired in Granbury, with his beautiful wife, Terri, in their beautiful...

Nov 2, 2021

Robert Pete Newby, III, 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at his residence. Pete was born June 23, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Robert and Judy Shelton Newby. He was an Army veteran and a former police officer for the City of Hudson Oaks. Pete attended church at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Weatherford. 

He...