Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Marion McAlister
Mar 28, 2021
Marion McAlister, 68, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, in a Fort Worth nursing facility. Marion was born December 19, 1952, in Weatherford, Texas, to Robert and Margaret Carter McAlister. She graduated from Weatherford High School, and then attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She taught school; worked at Color Tile; and...
Grover Gene Akins
Mar 27, 2021
Grover Gene Akins, 76, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Weatherford. He was born December 1, 1944, in Abilene, Texas, to L.G. and Mildred Brown Akins.
Gene owned and operated Gene Akins Trucking Company for 45 years. He was a member of the Pentecostal church as well as a 50 year member of the Olive Branch Masonic Lodge in Brock....
Lauri Dell Hardin
Mar 25, 2021
Lauri Dell Hardin, 62, passed away on Thursday, March 25, 2021, in a Fort Worth hospital. Lauri was born August 17, 1958, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Vernon Odell and Thelma Johnston Mills. She was an EDI administrator at Justin Boots for over 21 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved spoiling her grandkids.
Lauri was preceded in...
Jack Carson Massey, Jr.
Mar 25, 2021
Jack Carson Massey Jr., of Weatherford, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 25, 2021, at the age of 72. Jack was, first and always, a Godly family man, who was a loving and devoted husband, father, and Papa.
In 1961, at age 13, Jack met Jeanette, the love of his life, when he rode his bike...
Vernon "Vern" Morris
Mar 23, 2021
Vernon “Vern” Morris, 87, of Granbury, passed away on March 23, 2021, surrounded by his children.
Vern was born on December 16, 1933, in De Soto, Illinois. He was the youngest of nine children born to James and Dossie Morris. He proudly served his country in both the U.S. Army and then transferred to the U.S. Air Force. On...
John Herman Cornelison
Mar 23, 2021
John Herman Cornelison, 82, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in a Fort Worth hospital. He was born November 25, 1938, in Marietta, Oklahoma, to John Henry and Mary Casteel Cornelison. John honorably served in the U.S. Army for six years then spent the next 42 years working as an electrical engineer for D.C International. He was a faithful member...
Wiley Leo Beesley, Jr.
Mar 20, 2021
Wiley Leo Beesley, Jr. passed away after a brief illness on March 20, 2021, just one day before his 77th birthday.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Wiley Leo, Sr. and Libby Louise Beesley, and his sister Barbra Sovoda.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Johnie Beesley; brother, Ronny Beesley and wife, Kathy; sister,...
Anna Sue Phy Box
Mar 20, 2021
Anna Sue Phy Box, 79, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away March 20, 2021, with her husband and one of her daughters by her side.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Funeral service: 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 28 2021, at North Side Baptist Church. Graveside service: 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 29, 2021, at...
John Evan Davis
Mar 19, 2021
John Evan Davis went to Heaven on March 19, 2021. John was born in Weatherford, Texas, on October 8, 1958, to Charles B. Davis and T. Clarice Morris Davis.
John loved life and lived as a devoted Christian. He was a member of the Newberry Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Parker County, Texas, between Weatherford and Millsap.
He graduated from...
Anne Evelyn Floch
Mar 18, 2021
Anne Evelyn Floch, 89, passed away on March 18, 2021, in Weatherford, Texas. Anne was born to Richard and Winifred LaRoche, in Washington D.C., on March 30, 1931.She was deeply devoted to her Catholic faith and was a beloved sister, mother, wife, grandmother and friend. Anne loved to travel (as long as it wasn't flying) and would often choose to...
Robert L. Moore
Mar 17, 2021
Robert L. Moore, 81, peacefully went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2021. Robert was born on October 15, 1939, in Friendswood, Texas, to Foy and Clorene (Ruckman) Moore. He was taught scripture by his parents, preached his first sermon at the age of 14, continuously yearned for deeper wisdom and shared his adoration of our Lord...
Brenda Kay Gebbie
Mar 17, 2021
Brenda Kay Gebbie, 60, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in a Fort Worth hospital. She was born November 22, 1960, in Fort Worth, to Billy Joe and Beverly Mayfield Brown. Brenda was a devoted wife and homemaker. Her loving and caring personality will forever be remembered by those who knew her.
Left behind to cherish her memory is her...
Glenda Jane Barnett
Mar 15, 2021
Glenda Jane Sullivan Barnett, age 83, of Weatherford, Texas. Passed on March 15th, 2021, after a long illness. She was born on June 25th, 1937, in Fort Worth, Texas. The daughter of William and Velma Sullivan.
Glenda married Glenn Barnett on August 31, 1956. They began their life together and celebrated 51 years of marriage before Glenn passed away...
Barbara Ann Torbett
Mar 13, 2021
Barbara Ann Torbett, 70, suddenly passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, in Weatherford, while surrounded by her family, and is now at peace in heaven.A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at Couts Memorial United Methodist Church in Weatherford on Thursday, March 18th, at 2:00 p.m. Masks are required.Barbara was born on June 28, 1950, in New...
Billy Dale Rowney
Mar 11, 2021
Billy Dale Rowney was born on January 2, 1959, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was the oldest son of M.D. and LaVerne Rowney.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 1:00 p.m.,...
Marty Lynn Beggs
Mar 11, 2021
Marty Lynn Beggs, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, 64, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Plano, Texas.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday evening, March 16, 2021, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday,...
Geneva Carter
Mar 10, 2021
Geneva Beatrix Youngblood Carter, 95, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Monday evening, March 15, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 12 noon, on Tuesday, March 16, at the funeral home.
Geneva...
Arthur Dwaine Oglesby
Mar 10, 2021
Arthur Dwaine Oglesby, 64, of Springtown, passed away on Wednesday evening, March 10, 2021, in Weatherford.
Services celebrating his life will be held Sunday morning, at 10:00 a.m., March 21, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford.
Arthur was born on September 25, 1956, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Joe Edd, Sr. and Lois Marie Oglesby. He married...
Edith Marie Fisher
Mar 8, 2021
Edith Marie Fisher passed away on March 8, 2021 at the age of 80. She was born on April 2, 1940 and was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd Truman Kammer and Pearl Marie Charoux Kammer as well as her older Sons Tommy Eugene Fisher and Jimmy Duane Fisher. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Bobbie...
Jerry William Bennett
Mar 8, 2021
Jerry William Bennett was born on May 15, 1939, in Coleman County, Texas, to Gordon and Lois (Wilson) Bennett. He peacefully passed from this earth on March 8, 2021. Jerry lived in Coleman until the family moved to Fort Worth and then to Hurst. He graduated from L.D. Bell High School in 1957. After traveling the world with the U.S....