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Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Clem Lee Smith

Clem Lee Smith

Apr 16, 2021

  Clem Lee Smith, age 83, passed from this life Friday, April 16, 2021. Clem was born January 15, 1938, to Matt Earl and Frankie Crawford Smith. 

  He was a retired Former Deputy Chief of Police Department serving the Weatherford Community for many decades. Clem continued his service to the city as a City Councilman. He had a passion for...

Shirley Ann Morris

Shirley Ann Morris

Apr 16, 2021

  Shirley Ann Morris, of Granbury, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

  Shirley was born September 18, 1939, to Dorothy Hill Varner, in Hickory Hill, Illinois. She was one of four children, and had a very special bond with her younger sister, Anna Davis of Benton, Illinois.

  On January 14, 1961, Shirley married Hosea...

Rodney Dean Smith

Rodney Dean Smith

Apr 16, 2021

  Rodney Dean Smith, 67, of Weatherford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 16, 2021, at his home.  Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. A graveside committal service will be held at 12 Noon, on Friday, April 23, at...

Della  Marie Couch

Della Marie Couch

Apr 15, 2021

Della Marie Couch (Nance), born January 15th, 1974. No longer bound by the pain she endured in life, died April 15th, 2021. Rheumatoid Arthritis overwhelmed her from a young age. Looking for relief she developed lung problems. While getting approved for a double lung transplant she contracted COVID.Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey and raised her family in Millsap, Texas.

Her...

Devon Michelle Parton

Devon Michelle Parton

Apr 11, 2021

Devon Michelle Parton (Dyer) was called home to Jesus, on April 11, 2021, surrounded by family and friends in her home. Devon fought a long courageous battle with cancer and left a legacy that will not be forgotten. She touched numerous lives by sharing her unwavering faith and testimony with others.Devon was born January 5, 1986, in Fort Worth, Texas,...

Charles Knight Brashier

Charles Knight Brashier

Apr 11, 2021

Charles K. Brashier passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Holland Lake Nursing Home, Weatherford, Texas. Funeral service will be held at Victory Baptist Church, 1311 E. Bankhead Drive, Weatherford, Texas, at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, April 15. Visitation will be an hour before the funeral at the church. Burial will be private at Laurel Land Cemetery, in Fort Worth.

Charles...

David Ray Anderton

David Ray Anderton

Apr 10, 2021

David Ray Anderton, age 69, of North Richland Hills, passed away, Saturday, April 10, 2021, at a local hospital. David was born March 12, 1952, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Dick Anderton and Loretta Hoskins Anderton, and after the passing of his parents, David was raised by his Granny, Madge Hoskins. 

He attended Baylor University, and then in 1972 he married...

Betty Ann Searcy

Betty Ann Searcy

Apr 10, 2021

Betty Ann Searcy, 89, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Betty was born October 15, 1931, in Jacksboro, Texas, to John Curtis and Annie Jensen Current. She was a devoted wife and homemaker. She was a member of Mid Cities Bible Church and First Baptist of Euless where she enjoyed working in the nursery. Betty enjoyed sewing, coloring, playing...

Braxton  Chase Rife

Braxton Chase Rife

Apr 10, 2021

Braxton Chase Rife, age 34, passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2021.

Braxton was born on June 17, 1986, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Russell and Racheal Rife. The family moved to Weatherford, Texas, in 1999, and loved living in the country and being a part of the community. 

Braxton has been reunited in Heaven with his grandfather, Bob McGee; great grandparents,...

Sally Naomi Cowell

Sally Naomi Cowell

Apr 9, 2021

Sally Naomi Cowell, cherished wife, mother, sister and grandmother; passed on from this physical world at her home in Weatherford Texas, on Friday, April 9, 2021. Sally was born January 27, 1939, daughter of B.R. and Viola Matthews of Dalhart, Texas, and sister to Larry and Dennis Matthews. She became a resident of Parker County in 1973. She met and...

Jose B Frias

Jose B Frias

Apr 8, 2021

Jose Bonifacio Frias, 86, of Weatherford, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Jose was born June 5, 1934, in Mexico, to Marcelino Frias Vargas and Maria Pablo Frias. He was a custodian at Weatherford High School and retired after completing his 10th year. Jose was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church and a loving and devoted father, grandfather,...

Paula Jane Webb

Paula Jane Webb

Apr 7, 2021

Paula Jane Webb, 68, of Aledo, Texas, died at her home surrounded by her beloved family on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Jane was born May 12, 1952, to George Edwin and Edna Nelson Webb. She grew up with her siblings, Kay and Brian, in Nevada, Texas, where she graduated from Community High School in 1970. Jane left the farmlands of...

Bill F Harris

Bill F Harris

Apr 6, 2021

Bill F. Harris, 83, of Poolville, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Weatherford. Bill was born September 7, 1937, in Shady Grove, Texas, to Tom W. and Eunice Boley Harris. He was a truck driver for Central Freight Line for 42 years and received recognition for being an accident free driver. Bill was a member of the Church of...

Lanny Kent Long

Lanny Kent Long

Apr 2, 2021

  Lanny Kent Long passed into his heavenly home on April 2, 2021. Lanny was born March 23, 1941, in Springfield, Colorado, to Carl and Ruth Long. He was welcomed by two brothers, Gary Pat and Ronald Carl.

  Lanny grew up and attended school in Springfield. He had many happy and fun memories of his school days. His high school...

Marion McAlister

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

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

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.

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...

Vernon "Vern" Morris

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

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...

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