Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Dec 17, 2021

Clifton M. Simmons, 64, of Fort Worth passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021. Clif was born August 27, 1957 in Weatherford, Texas to Harold W. and Glendora Rutledge Simmons. He worked in the hotel reservation systems industry for many years. During his early years in this industry, Clif traveled a lot, including some overseas travel. His favorite travel assignment...

Dec 16, 2021

Susan Elaine Sojka, 69, peacefully passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 16, 2021. 

Funeral Service: Tuesday, December 21, 10:00 a.m. at Willow Park Baptist Church, 129 S Ranch House Rd, Aledo.Interment: Springtown Cemetery. Visitation: Monday, December 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Home, Weatherford.Susan was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She was...

Dec 14, 2021

Shirley Barnes Oatman McLeod, age 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2021, in Amarillo, Texas. 

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel in Weatherford, Texas. Viewing hours will be from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM, followed by graveside ceremony at 1:30 PM. 

Shirley, fondly referred to by family,...

Dec 14, 2021

Willie James Hill, Jr., 74, of Jacksboro passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He was born December 10, 1946, in Jacksboro, Texas to Willie and Katherine Kidd Hill. Willie was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He enjoyed working on farms and being surrounded by his family. He is survived by his cousins, Alice Green, Katie Hardeman, Ella Green...

Dec 13, 2021

  Leta Marie Fant, 60, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021 at Palo Pinto General Hospital. She was born December 4, 1961, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to James O. and Ruby Glover Taylor. Leta was a truck driver and a member of Rock of Helps Church in Weatherford. She enjoyed sewing, baking and coloring adult coloring books. 

  Leta was...

Dec 12, 2021

Gary Wayne Gillespie, 74, of Aledo, Texas went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2021 after a courageous, six-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. Gary passed away peacefully at his home with family and friends by his side.

Gary was born on August 14, 1947 in Fort Worth, Texas. He grew up in Whitt, Texas and graduated from Perrin...

Dec 12, 2021

  James Timothy Smith was born in Weatherford, Texas July 17th, 1958, to James Arthur Smith and Eddie Elizabeth Mitchell. He died at his residence in Fort Worth, Texas, on December 12th, 2021, at the age of 63. Services to be held at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel located on 913 N. Elm Street Weatherford, Texas 76086, on Saturday, December...

Dec 12, 2021

  Donald Patrick Blair, 58, of Mineral Wells passed away on December 12, 2021. He valued his family, deeply loved his wife, Marily who was everything to him. Don was so proud of his kids and grandkids, and he would do anything, humanly possible for them. He was a good listener, made everyone feel comfortable enough to open up to...

Dec 12, 2021

Sydni Elise Marie Pena, age 3, beloved daughter, sister, and granddaughter, passed away early on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth following a long and courageous battle with numerous health challenges.Cremation has taken place and all services will be private.

Sydni was born December 3, 2018, in Fort Worth to Tony and Ashlea Pena. During her...

Dec 11, 2021

Elizabeth Page Warner entered into eternity at age 96 on Dec. 11, 2021, surrounded by her family in Willow Park, Texas. She was born March 29, 1925, in Washington, Arkansas, to James Richmond Page and May (Turner) Page. The youngest of seven children, she remained deeply connected to family throughout her life. A product of the Great Depression, Elizabeth grew...

Dec 10, 2021

  Deborah Ann Ingram, age 62, passed from this life to her Eternal Home on Friday, December 10, 2021, in Weatherford, Texas. Deborah was born on November 15, 1959, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Junior Lee Chase and Barbara Ann (McAlister) Chase. 

  She was of the Baptist faith. Her hobbies included: motorcycle riding, playing slot machines, Bingo, shooting pool, and her...

Dec 10, 2021

Betty Jane Jarrett, 87, has passed into God’s kingdom on December 10, 2021 quietly at her home in Weatherford Texas. Her loving heart has left a beacon of light for all who knew her. As a devoted wife and mother Betty lived an extraordinary life filled with many adventures and lots of love. Betty is survived by her husband; C.W.;...

Dec 9, 2021

  Ruth Marie Hawkins, age 86, passed from this life to her Heavenly Home in the early morning hours of Thursday, December 9, 2021, at her residence in Hudson Oaks, TX. Ruth was born on January 27, 1935, in Humble, TX to Garl Otis Engle and Olga Theresa (Peitrich) Engle. She was a member of Lakeshore Baptist Church in Hudson...

Dec 9, 2021

  Patrick Daniel Ellis, 76, of Weatherford passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his residence. He was born August 9, 1945, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, to James Donald and Vera Pauline Conrad Ellis. Dan attended Oklahoma State University where he received his bachelor’s degree, then obtained his PhD from Rice University. After completing his education, he enjoyed a twenty-nine...

Dec 8, 2021

Dec 8, 2021

  Deborah Jean Jones, 70, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, of Weatherford, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday afternoon, December 8, 2021, at her home.  A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Greenwood Baptist Church, in Weatherford. Burial will be private.  Deborah was...

Dec 7, 2021

Caryl Ann Petrera, age 81, passed from this life to her Heavenly Home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 7, 2021 in Fort Worth, TX. Caryl was born on February 12, 1940 in Oakland, NE to Gustaf Vincent Nelson and Elvie Lillian (Freed) Nelson. Caryl taught music at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School in Warsaw, IN for...

Dec 6, 2021

Benny Earl Pitchford, age 92, passed from this life Monday, December 6, 2021. Benny was born March 30, 1929 in Yuma, Arizona to Alvin and Lota Bell Waters Pitchford. He was a former car salesman and owner of Pitchford Pest Control. Benny loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a member of South Main Church of...

Dec 6, 2021

  Rex Don Williams, 91, passed into the arms of his Heavenly Father, on December 6, 2021, after a short struggle with a brain tumor.

  He was born and lived all of his life in Weatherford. He graduated from Weatherford High School and married Edna Pearl Pritchard, to whom he was married for more than seventy years.

  He worked as...

Dec 5, 2021

  Selena Pena Villarreal was born in Falfurrias, Texas on September 16th, 1965; she ended her battle with ALS on December 5th, 2021.  She grew up in Houston and she moved to Weatherford in 1998 when she married her husband, Ronnie Villarreal.  Selena is survived by her husband of 24 years and her three children, Rene Gamez, Christopher Gamez, and...