Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

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...

Nov 1, 2021

Brian Erwin Dickerson, age 49, passed from this life to his Heavenly Home on Monday, November 1, 2021, in Weatherford, Texas. Brian was born on January 14, 1972, in Mineral Wells, Texas to Erwin Cleo Dickerson and Sherry Lee (Farmer) Dickerson. Brian was a member of Victory Baptist Church of Weatherford and recently retired from the City of Weatherford after...

Nov 1, 2021

  Long time Fort Worth resident, Evelyn Smith Vogel passed away quietly on November 1, 2021. She was 93. 

  She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip O. Vogel, and brother, Bennett Lawson Smith, Jr. 

  All things Texas, especially Fort Worth and Weatherford were her interests. She loved history. She was proud of her family’s pioneer heritage in the...

Nov 1, 2021

Oct 31, 2021

  Penny Ann Sneed went to heaven Saturday, October 31, 2021.

  Penny was born June 19, 1955, in Furstenfeldbruck, Germany, where her dad was stationed in the Air Force. After her dad retired, the family settled in Weatherford where Penny finished school.

  Penny spent most of her working career as a secretary and office manager for several construction companies before...

Oct 31, 2021

Steve Edward Haley, 64, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Burial will be private.Steve was born January 29, 1957, in Weatherford, Texas to Jesse and Dorotha...

Oct 31, 2021

On Sunday, October 31, 2021, Harold Stanley Roland, Jr., devoted husband and father, passed peacefully in Weatherford, at the age of 72. Harold was born on April 28, 1949, in Anchorage, Alaska to Harold S. Roland, Sr. and Carmen Formissano Roland, where his parents were stationed during their enlistment in the US Army. Harold attended West Point Academy and also...

Oct 30, 2021

  Voncille Taylor Estes was born in Coleman County, Texas on September 8, 1921, the youngest child of Amos and Willie May Morgan Taylor. She passed away on October 30, 2021, in Hurst, Texas, at the age of 100 years, 7 weeks, and 4 days.

  She graduated from Santa Anna High School in 1939. She was married for 56 years...

Oct 29, 2021

Mildred Lynch, 92, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfonso and Elvira Tarantino, and was the last surviving sibling of Josephine Torlucci, Domenic (Mickey) Tarantino, and Annette Favetta.

Mildred was born on July 4, 1929, in West Orange, New Jersey. In the 40’s and early 50’s...

Oct 29, 2021

Lester Lawrence Gutierrez, 78, husband, father, and grandfather, of Weatherford, passed from this life early on Friday, October 29, 2021, in Weatherford.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating his life will follow at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, at...

Oct 29, 2021

  Edith Arlene Whitehead, 70, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, of Weatherford, passed away on Friday evening, October 29, 2021, in Weatherford.  A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at East Greenwood Cemetery, 400 Front Street, in Weatherford.  Edith was born on December 27, 1950, in Weatherford, to Frank and Edith Mosley....

Oct 27, 2021

Mark Eugene Auer, 83, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at his residence. He was born June 3, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Adolph Auer and Eleanora Luecke Auer. After graduating from South Whitley High School in 1957, Mark went on to join the Army. Mark was a helicopter pilot, flight instructor at Fort Wolters, and...

Oct 27, 2021

Pamela Gay Torbett, 63, of Weatherford passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in Fort Worth. Pamela was born November 8, 1957, in Weatherford to William Guy and Ann Dennis Lasater. 

She was a retired retail clerk and a faithful member of Couts Memorial United Methodist Church. Pamela enjoyed cooking, being outdoors, gardening, camping, and taking photographs. She also loved animals...

Oct 27, 2021

  Phillip G. Smith, 84, of Weatherford, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in Willow Park. Cremation has taken place and all services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations to the Knights Templer Eye Foundation.  Phillip was born on July 29, 1937, to George and Edith Smith in Chicago and grew up in South...

Oct 26, 2021

Maben Floyd May, Sr., 79, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Born January 6, 1942 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of the late Felix and Frances Barry May. His parents and sister, Shelia May, all preceded him in death.Floyd attended Carter Riverside High School and received his bachelors and masters from Texas Wesleyan College. He...

Oct 25, 2021

  Daniel Lee Green, 80, beloved husband, father and grandfather who was born to Leslie Lee and Lydia Lois Green March 6, 1941, in Abilene, Texas; passed away early Monday, October 25, 2021.

  Daniel is survived by his wife, Barbara Green; two daughters, Cindy and husband, Pete Luna, Mansfield, Texas, and Leslie and husband, Michael Stark, Weatherford, Texas; grandchildren, Monica,...

Oct 23, 2021

  Michael Wayne Blurton, 69, passed away October 23, 2021, in Weatherford, Texas. Michael was born on November 25, 1951, in Trenton, Tennessee to Duane and Mae Blurton. He moved to Texas in 1979 and over the years travelled all over the state, enjoying the land, history and food. Michael will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle, Dad...