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Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Dover Louise Lewis

Dover Louise Lewis

Feb 24, 2021

Dover Louise Lewis, age 99, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Dover was born August 11, 1921, in Weatherford, Texas, to George and Valvree Ellis Rucker. She was a domestic assistant working for Dr. Whalen for over 30 years. Dover loved to cook and was known as a marvelous baker. She was a member of the Prince...

John Wesley Powell

John Wesley Powell

Feb 23, 2021

John Wesley Powell, 82 years old. Born on December 5, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas, to parents Horace and Willie Mac Powell. He passed away on February 23, 2021, after his fight with cancer and heart disease. He was a dearly loved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.John retired in 1998, from the Fort Worth PD Marshal's office,...

Collin Bailey Sturgis

Collin Bailey Sturgis

Feb 23, 2021

  Collin Bailey Sturgis, 14, of Weatherford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in Fort Worth.

  A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial...

Thomas Michael Johnston

Thomas Michael Johnston

Feb 22, 2021

  Thomas Michael Johnston, 72, known to his friends as Mike, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 9, 1948, in Staten Island, New York, to Thomas and Elizabeth Reardon Johnston. He spent his childhood in Staten Island and New Jersey before heading south to Florida. 

  Mike was a commercial...

Jimmy Clay Holder

Jimmy Clay Holder

Feb 21, 2021

  Jimmy Clay Holder, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away Sunday afternoon, February 21, 2021, at his home.

  A graveside committal service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 27, at Tin Top Cemetery, south of Weatherford.  Jimmy was born on April 15, 1940, in Weatherford, Texas, to Lonnie Jim Holder and Loie Bell...

Lonnene Wooten

Lonnene Wooten

Feb 21, 2021

  Mary Lonnene Wooten, 73, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully at Santa Fe Health and Rehab, on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Lonnene was born on October 8, 1947, to Lonnie and Rose (Bachor) Wooten, both deceased. Lonnene was a dedicated Christian, avid artist, and loved working with children. Her friendly disposition radiated in her previous hometown of Throckmorton, as...

Jack Lee Minnix

Jack Lee Minnix

Feb 19, 2021

  Jack Lee Minnix, 82, of Weatherford, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday, February 19, 2021.  Jack was born on June 9, 1938, in Salem, Virginia, to George and Blanch Minnix. Jack worked at Roanoke Textiles and was a retired salesman for Dodson, Bar-Jan, and most recently Lynco Products. Jack was an avid golfer, but his...

William Lee Scharlz

William Lee Scharlz

Feb 19, 2021

  William Lee Scharlz, known as Bill to everyone, was 72 when he went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 19, 2021. 

  Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Stella Scharlz, and his son, Jamie Badger. 

  Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nelda; son, Jeff Scharlz and wife, Carrie; granddaughter,...

Donald Louis Cranford

Donald Louis Cranford

Feb 17, 2021

  On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Donald Louis Cranford lost a hard fight with cancer. Donny, Don, or Donald, a few of the names he was known by, was born in Mineral Wells, on April 20, 1948. He was raised in Perrin and then moved to Stephenville to finish his education and graduate from Tarleton State College. Donald then joined...

Dr. Clyde Edmond Durnil

Dr. Clyde Edmond Durnil

Feb 17, 2021

  Dr. Clyde Edmond Durnil, age 84, of Aledo, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2021. He spent time with his family in Trinidad, West Indies as a missionary. He also pastored a church in Illinois and one in Georgia.

  The last 32 years he spent in Milford, Ohio at First Baptist Church as a Bearing...

Richard Morris Biggs

Richard Morris Biggs

Feb 14, 2021

  Richard Morris Biggs, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at his residence. Richard was born February 15, 1944, in Garden City, Michigan, to Albert and Mae Smallwood Biggs. 

  As the owner of Autumn Homes, he was a successful home builder that formerly held an office with the Realtor Association. Richard was reared in North Side Baptist Church,...

Beverly  Guiles  Vestal

Beverly Guiles Vestal

Feb 10, 2021

  Beverly Guiles Vestal, 81, passed away at Hilltop Park Memory Center, Weatherford, Texas, February 10, 2021. Beverly was the second daughter of Hollis and Ruthel Guiles, and was born and raised in Weatherford, Texas, on August 1, 1939. 

  She attended South Weatherford School and graduated from Weatherford High School in 1957. Beverly had a 30-year career with the Department...

John Michael Eby

John Michael Eby

Feb 9, 2021

  With deepest sorrow we announce that John Michael Eby, 19, our most beloved son, brother, and friend, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in Fort Worth.  John was born on June 26, 2001, in Fort Worth, to Brandon and Carey Eby. He worked diligently at whatever he set his heart to do. He will affectionately be remembered for...

Juan Angel Torres

Juan Angel Torres

Feb 9, 2021

  Juan Angel Torres, 57, of Weatherford, was called home by his Heavenly Father on February 9, 2021. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico, to Ruben Torres and Maria Elena Torres Ruiz. In his lifetime he was an entrepreneur of many trades his last being a truck driver of 18 years, which by far was his favorite. 

  He was...

Curtis Ryan  Gammill

Curtis Ryan Gammill

Feb 9, 2021

  Curtis Ryan Gammill, age 36, passed from this life Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from cancer at a local hospital with his family at his side. Curtis was born August 13, 1984, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jim and Debbie Beauchamp Gammill. He was a Technology Support Troubleshooter in the IT industry and a member of the Church of Christ....

David Brian Hamilton

David Brian Hamilton

Feb 8, 2021

  On February 8, 2021, David Brian Hamilton went to be with our Lord. He is no longer incumbent by earthly restraints and at peace on the Lord’s right hand. David was 46 years old and a lifelong resident of Weatherford and Parker County.

  David was a proud father of four beautiful children of which he adored Skyler Nicole, Kaylee...

Donald Harrison Wilson

Donald Harrison Wilson

Feb 8, 2021

  Donald H. Wilson went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2021. He passed away peacefully at his home with his wife of 60 years, Sherlie Wilson, and sons, Ricky and Gary Wilson, by his side. Mr. Wilson was a retired pipefitter and welder, a member of the Local Union #146. He was a member of the Phoenix...

William "Dr. Bill" Barclay

William "Dr. Bill" Barclay

Feb 7, 2021

  William “Dr. Bill” Barclay, a long-time resident of Aledo, passed away early Sunday morning, February 7, 2021. He was 84.  A celebration of life service honoring Dr. Bill will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at The Well Church, located at 700 Willow Crossing East in Aledo. He will be privately laid to rest at...

Timothy Coy Smith

Timothy Coy Smith

Feb 4, 2021

  Timothy Coy Smith, 61, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Thursday evening, February 4, 2021, in Decatur, Texas.

  Committal Service: 3:00 p.m., on Monday, February 8, 2021, at Squaw Creek Cemetery, in Glen Rose, Texas, with military rites.

  Timothy was born August 6, 1959, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Bobby Coy and Sandra Mae Smith. He proudly served...

Ty Christian Ely

Ty Christian Ely

Feb 4, 2021

Services will be announced at a later date.

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