Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Alice Marie Langford Youngblood
Nov 29, 2020
Alice Marie Youngblood, 65, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, in a Fort Worth hospital. Alice was born February 9, 1955, in Weatherford, to James Notie and Wanda Walker Langford.
She was an audio engineer, a self-taught computer technician, a former Office Manager for Farmers Insurance Company, and Jailer for Parker County Sheriff’s Office. Alice was a long-time member...
Annita June Parker
Nov 27, 2020
Annita “June” Parker, 85, of Weatherford, Texas, went to her heavenly reward on Friday, November 27, 2020. She died surrounded by her loving family after a year-long valiant battle against cancer. June was born January 20, 1935, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Frank and Irene Small. She grew up in Carlsbad, New Mexico, graduating from Carlsbad High School. She loved...
James "Jim" Hollis Maddux
Nov 25, 2020
James “Jim” Hollis Maddux, age 81, died November 25, 2020, at his home in Weatherford, Texas.
Jim Maddux was born February 2, 1939, in Monahans, Texas, to Nora Ranspot Maddux and Bill Bob Maddux. He grew up in Thurber, Texas, with his seven siblings, and attended elementary school in Strawn, Texas. The Maddux family moved to Weatherford, Texas, where Jim attended...
Susan Ann Romero
Nov 23, 2020
Susan Ann Romero, age 64, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. Susan was born October 5, 1956, in Weatherford, Texas, to Clarence and Vada Floyd. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in the mid 70’s and lived most of her life there before returning to Weatherford in 2015.
Susan loved gardening and enjoyed being outside and especially loved sunflowers....
Joel Hardin Mallard
Nov 22, 2020
Joel Hardin Mallard passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2020, in Lewisville, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was resident of Aledo, Texas.
Joel was born to Marjean Snyder Mallard and John Hardin Mallard, on June 28, 1971, in Amarillo, Texas. He moved to Centerville, Texas in time for his first birthday. Joel attended Centerville schools where he played...
Irene Holloway
Nov 21, 2020
Irene Holloway, 82, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, in a Ft. Worth hospital. She was born February 7, 1938, in Comanche County, Texas, to Dave and Ida Mae Koen Read.
Irene was an E.E.O Specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and retired after 27 dedicated years. She was an active member of Zion Hill Baptist Church...
Leston Craig Hall
Nov 20, 2020
Leston Craig Hall, 61, of Cripple Creek, Colorado, passed away on November 20, 2020, at his home. He was born September 29, 1959, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Leslie and Marleta Hall. Leston graduated from Weatherford High School in 1978. He joined the Navy in 1979 and served for eight years. Upon leaving the Navy, he enrolled in Nursing...
Terry E. Carroll
Nov 20, 2020
Terry Carroll, 61, of Weatherford, passed away, Friday November 20, 2020. He was born in Friona, Texas, in 1959, to Velden and Carolyn Cramer Carroll. At age 8, Terry moved to Fort Worth with his family. As an adult he worked as a pressman for several printing companies. In 2000, Terry moved to Weatherford where he worked for the Senior...
Mary Louise Tackett
Nov 20, 2020
Mary Louise McKinzie Tackett passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. She was born at home on March 6, 1922, to D. F. and Alice McKinzie, the 8th child of 10.
Mary grew up helping her family on the farm and attending Center Point Baptist Church. She graduated from Aledo High School in 1940 and married Jack C. Tackett on March 9,...
Howard Gene Smith
Nov 20, 2020
Howard Gene Smith, 88, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, in a Fort Worth hospital. He was born July 22, 1932, in Sweetwater, Texas, to Emerson and Blanche Goad Smith. Howard was a talented home builder, enjoyed working outside and loved working on old cars. He really enjoyed spending time with his family and all his grandkids.
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Richard Eugene Dessecker
Nov 20, 2020
Richard Eugene Dessecker, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 20, 2020, at a Fort Worth hospital. Rich was born April 30, 1952, in Dover, Ohio, to Alfred Dessecker and Joan Morrison Dessecker, and graduated from Dover High School in Dover, Ohio in 1971.
Rich loved spending time with his family and friends, enjoyed fellowship at his church, and was...
Emma Lou Mann
Nov 18, 2020
Emma Lou Mann, age 86, passed from this life Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at a local hospital. Emma Lou was born September 18, 1934, in Rock Creek, Texas, to Clarence and Laura James Blackerby.
She loved her family, was an avid Reader and Crafter with numerous Needle Point and Cross Stitch projects to her credit. Emma Lou was a retired Dental...
Dora "Dee Dee" Cerveny
Nov 18, 2020
Dora Delfine “Dee Dee” Cerveny, age 55, of Weatherford, passed away on November 18, 2020, at a local hospital. Dee Dee was born in Douglas, Wyoming, on March 28, 1965, to Frank and Angela Sanchez. In January of 2000, she married the love her life, Jerry Cerveny, and they resided in Weatherford. She worked at Weatherford ISD for several years...
Juanita Ann Cummins
Nov 17, 2020
Juanita Ann Cummins, 84, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, in a Fort Worth hospital. She was born February 24, 1936, in Weatherford, to O.C. and Hazel Nickell Wooldridge.
Juanita was a self-employed tax consultant. She loved being around people and enjoyed helping her husband with his cattle business. Juanita was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church as well...
Teresa Ann Thompson
Nov 17, 2020
Teresa Ann Thompson, 62, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, in a Fort Worth, Texas. Teresa was born December 24, 1957, in Fort Worth, to A. C. and Dorothy Grimes.
Along with being a loving homemaker, she provided in home child care for multiple generations of friends and family. Teresa was a member of South Side Baptist Church, an...
Troy B. Holcomb, III
Nov 17, 2020
Troy Byron Holcomb, III, 56, of Tyler, Texas, formerly of Weatherford, passed away at his home Tuesday, November 17, 2020, in Tyler.A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at Galbreath Pickard Funeral Home on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.Troy was born March 5, 1964, in Dallas, Texas. He was the oldest of two sons born to...
Mary Frances Conner
Nov 14, 2020
Mary Frances Conner, 71, of Aledo, passed away early Saturday morning, November 14, 2020, in Fort Worth.Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., on Thursday evening, November 19, 2020, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Hilltop Chapel, 4941 I-20 Frontage Road, in Willow Park. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday,...
Katherine Dromgoole Eichhorn
Nov 10, 2020
Katherine Dromgoole Eichhorn, 82, went to be with the Lord on November 10, 2020. She was born October 6, 1938, in Gillett, Texas. Katherine worked 37 years at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas.
Katherine was preceded in death by her daughters, Diane Gilbert and Denise Gilbert Day.
Survived by daughters, Leah ElsHoltz and Laurie and husband, Bobby Cook; grandchildren,...
Dale Turner Dillahunty
Nov 9, 2020
Dale Turner Dillahunty, 85, beloved husband, father, and pawpaw, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020. Dale, a long time resident of Weatherford, Texas, was born in Granite, Oklahoma, on September 19, 1935, to Woodrow and Fern Dillahunty.
Many years later, Dale married the love of his life, Ruth Smith on April 8th, 1961, proceeding to share 59 years of their lives...
Alice June Wetzel
Nov 9, 2020
Alice “June” Wetzel, age 85, of Benbrook, passed away on November 9, 2020. June was born in Sunbury, Ohio on July 11, 1935, to Ralph and Melinda Uhrig. She was a General Clerk for the United States Air Force before getting married and starting a family. She was an artist and loved to paint and draw and will be remembered...