Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
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...
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...
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...
James Adam Lane
Jul 29, 2021
James (Jim) Adam Lane, 56, of Weatherford, passed away early on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Weatherford, Texas.A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford, Texas. Visitation will begin at 3:00 p.m., until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m., Thursday,...
Randall Clinton Wall
Jul 28, 2021
Randall Clinton Wall, 55, of Nocona, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Weatherford.A memorial visitation celebrating his life will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Burial will be private.Randall was born on February 15, 1966, in Henrietta, Texas,...
Paul Eugene Chandler, Sr
Jul 28, 2021
Paul Eugene Chandler, Sr., 94, of Weatherford, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born November 30, 1926, in Stewart County, Tennessee, to Fredrick and Mary Farless Chandler. Paul was an Army and Army Air Corps veteran who proudly served during World War II. He married Jacqueline Lore on August 4, 1956, and together...
William "Bill" E. Franz, Jr.
Jul 26, 2021
William "Bill" E. Franz, Jr., 71, of Weatherford passed away Monday, July 26, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 16, 1949, in Fort Worth, Texas, to William E. Franz, Sr. and Marzelle Van Hoosier Franz. Bill was a member of Trinity Bible Church, owned and operated Franz Architects and enjoyed hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Yvana Franz...
Donna Gail Gadoury
Jul 25, 2021
Donna Gail Gadoury, 61, of Weatherford, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed from this life early on Sunday, July 25, 2021.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July...