Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Aaron Joseph Avila
Aug 9, 2021
Aaron Joseph Avila, 13, of Weatherford, Texas, beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, and nephew, passed from this life on Monday August 9, 2021.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 12 noon, on Sunday, August 15, at his home at 4720 Tin Top Road, in Weatherford, Texas.
Aaron was born on March 13, 2008, in Escondido, California to Michell...
Steven Craig Grimes
Aug 7, 2021
Steven Craig Grimes, 68, of Weatherford, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in Weatherford. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Friday, August 13, 2021, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021,...
Matthew Evan Oltermann
Aug 7, 2021
Matthew Evan Oltermann, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly at age 30 at his home in Aledo, Texas, on August 7, 2021.A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, August 15, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 a.m.,...
Mellavene Gifford
Aug 7, 2021
Mellavene Gifford, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday morning, August 7, 2021, in Weatherford, Texas.Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, August 11, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on...
Cindy D. Sipes
Aug 6, 2021
Cynthia Dian Sipes (Cindy), 67, devoted wife, mother and ninny of Millsap, went home to her Lord on Friday, August 6, 2021, surrounded by her family. Cindy was born on December 14, 1953, in Weatherford, Texas, to Jackie and Myrtle Wimberley. She was married to the love of her life, Gary Sipes, on February 12, 1971, and again on February...
Michael "Mike" Jack Jones
Aug 6, 2021
Michael “Mike” Jack Jones 71 of Queen City, Texas, formerly of Brock, Texas, passed away on August 6, 2021, in Texarkana, Texas, surrounded by his family.
Mike was born February 5, 1950, in Weatherford, Texas, to Jack and Bonnie Jones. Mike had an outgoing personality and never met a stranger. He would literally give you “the shirt off of...
Laura Nell Ferguson
Aug 5, 2021
Laura Nell Ferguson, 86, of North Richland Hills, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 5, 2021, in a Fort Worth Hospital after a short fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born at home November 25,1934, in Weatherford, Texas to Roy H. and Thelma Floyd Glenn. Laura was an audit and analyst specialist for Lockheed Martin for 60 years. She enjoyed gardening,...
Lyle Dean Floyd
Aug 4, 2021
Lyle “Dean” Floyd, 85, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away unexpectedly early on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his residence. Cremation has taken place and services will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Southwestern Donkey and Mule Association, P.O. Box 869, Collinsville, Texas 76233.Dean was born October 7, 1935, in Canton,...
Clyde Mack Martin
Aug 4, 2021
Mack Martin, age 89, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021, in Weatherford, Texas. He was born September 19, 1931. Mack was a lifelong resident of Parker County. He was a Korean War veteran. Mack spent countless hours serving his community and volunteering his time with the Noon Lions Club. He spent 20 plus years with the Weatherford Volunteer Fire...
Audrey Laverne Swearingin
Aug 4, 2021
Audrey LaVerne Swearingin passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, in Longview, Texas. She was born on April 29, 1929. She was a member of Reel Road Church of Christ in Longview, Texas.
She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Hogg and wife, Giowana of Longview, Texas, and Donnie Hogg and wife, Linda of White Oak, Texas; granddaughters, LaDonna Griffin, Pamela Casteele,...
Jewell Marie Howard
Aug 3, 2021
Jewell Marie Howard, 98, of Aledo, Texas, peacefully left this earth for her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Holland Lake Nursing & Rehab in Weatherford, Texas, nine days shy of her 99th birthday. Jewell was born on August 12, 1922, in Granbury, Texas, to Charles Patrick Holder and Oma Lyles Holder.Jewell was a longtime member of the...
Judith M. Clark
Aug 2, 2021
Judith M. Clark, 78, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021. She was born October 23, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas to Joe and Flora Meek Simpson. Judith was an entrepreneur and was the owner of Bella Institute of Permanent Makeup. She was an amazing mother, grandmother and friend that loved her family and her dogs. Judith enjoyed knitting and...
Mattie Sue Davidson
Aug 2, 2021
Mattie Sue Davidson, age 85, passed away, Monday, August 2, 2021, at Holland Lake Nursing Home. Sue was born July 17, 1936, in Weatherford, Texas, to Boone Franklin Wolfenberger, Sr. and Mattie Belle Browder.
Sue was a floral designer at Ann's Flowers in Weatherford and Greenwood Mt. Olive floral shop in Ft. Worth, retiring in 1998. She was quite the social...
Lisle Danforth Patton
Aug 1, 2021
Lisle Danforth Patton lost his battle with dementia on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born on May 12, 1943, in Hereford, Texas, to William and Hellen Danforth Patton. Lisle will be remembered for his great laugh and love of life. He always said, “if you’re not having fun then what’s the point?”
He lived large from motocross to dirt bikes...
Merilyn Joyce Vantine
Aug 1, 2021
Merilyn Joyce Vantine, age 69, passed away, Sunday, August 1, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. Merilyn was born May 5, 1952, in Beaumont, Texas, to Herbert Weghorst and Mozelle Ricks Weghorst.Merilyn was a former teacher and a senior living activity director. She was a member of The Oaks United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included woodworking, soap making, quilting,...
John Mark McMichael, III
Aug 1, 2021
John Mark McMichael, III, 62, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Cremation has taken place and all services will be private.John was born October 24, 1958, in Mineral Wells, Texas to John Mark, Jr., and Doris Evelyn McMichael. He was the biggest Dallas Cowboys fan ever! John retired as an engineer on Amtrak. John will...
Wayne Lee Tabor
Aug 1, 2021
Wayne Lee Tabor, 67, passed away peacefully at home on August 1, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.
Wayne was born in Waco, Texas on November 29, 1953, to Ernest and Fannie Tabor. Wayne brought laughter and light to the lives of everyone he came in contact with. His joy truly came from the love he had for his grandchildren....
Wanda Laverne Dyer
Jul 31, 2021
Wanda Laverne Dyer, 84, of Weatherford, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. She was born September 13, 1936, in Jal, New Mexico, to Earl J. and Ora Lee Rodgers Jones.
Wanda married Paul D. Dyer on January 15, 1954 in Clovis, New Mexico, and together they raised three children. Early in her career she worked for a pathologist, a credit...
Randall "Randy" Gene Hubbard
Jul 30, 2021
Randall Gene Hubbard passed away July 30, 2021. He was born August 14, 1983, in Weatherford, Texas. He attended Weatherford Schools and Home School, as well as Weatherford College and Tarleton State University.Randy was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Connie Hubbard and John and Minnie Mae McNabb.
He is survived by his parents, Gene and Renee Hubbard...
Randall Gilbert Sparks
Jul 30, 2021
Randall Gilbert Sparks, 70, of Fort Worth, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. He was born July 9, 1951, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Gilbert and Juanita Moss Sparks.
Randall was a history teacher and football coach with Johnson City ISD, Mertzon ISD, Azle ISD, and retired from McLean Middle School in Fort Worth, where he taught and coached for...