Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Chad Earl Bratcher
Aug 19, 2025
Chad Earl Bratcher, age 58, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on June 20, 1967, in Weatherford, Texas, Chad was the son of James and Alva Bratcher. He graduated from Harmony Baptist School and went on to build a career as a truck driver and in the electrical industry. Chad was...
Randy Scott Butcher
Aug 18, 2025
Randy Scott Butcher, age 65, passed from this life on Monday, August 18, 2025.
He was born May 20, 1960, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to the late Donald Kelley and Jerry (Norris) White. Randy proudly served his country in the National Guard before building a career in apartment complex maintenance, most recently working in the Hurst/Fort Worth area. He...
Charlene Morgan
Aug 17, 2025
Charlene Morgan, a beloved horsewoman whose compassion and kind spirit touched lives across the world, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Denver, Colorado, on September 4, 1943, Charlene grew into a woman whose life was defined by love, family, and an unshakable devotion to the horse industry that became her life’s passion.
Charlene...
Patricia Ann Jones
Aug 14, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of a cherished soul - Patricia Ann Jones departed from this life on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at age 93.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, William and Velma (Bogart) Goodrum, and by her husband, Allen Woody Jones.
Patricia is survived by her children: daughter, Carter Owens...
Charles Wayne Singleton, Jr.
Aug 11, 2025
Charles Wayne Singleton, Jr., age 58, passed from this life on Monday, August 11, 2025. Born on September 12, 1966, in Fort Worth, Texas, Charles has taken flight, soaring with the eagles and reunited with loved ones who went before him, including his parents, Charles W. Singleton, Sr. and Bobbie Sue (Fancher) Singleton.
Charles had a deep love for...
Rodney Craig Pettit
Aug 10, 2025
Rodney Craig Pettit, 71, of Weatherford, Texas, passed from this life on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
Born on November 12, 1953, in Weatherford, Rodney was the son of the late Ted and Joy (Wright) Pettit. He was well known for his craftsmanship around Parker County, as a skilled glazer, and was the owner of Pettit Glass & Mirror. An...
Dean Hindman
Aug 9, 2025
Robert Dean Hindman, affectionately known as “Poppa Dean,” passed from this life on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on August 22, 1941, in Lubbock, Texas, to Robert Hindman and Ada (Wisdom) Hindman, Dean proudly served his country in the Army National Guard. Following his service, he built a successful career as a car dealer,...
James "Jim" Goolsby
Aug 9, 2025
Retired Lt. Col. James “Jim” Ryan Goolsby, 89, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away August 9, 2025. Born April 10, 1936, in Warren, Oklahoma, to A.B. and Lorrayne (Portwood) Goolsby, Jim grew up on the family farm before earning his master’s degree from Oklahoma State University. He retired from the U.S. Army 1982 and later enjoyed a distinguished career as an...
Dona Sue Thigpen Elledge
Aug 8, 2025
Dona Sue Thigpen Elledge, age 84, passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 19, 1941, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Richard and Hattie (Whelchel) Stricklan.
A devoted Christian, Dona was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Poolville, Texas, and lived out her...
Dennis McDaniel, Jr.
Aug 6, 2025
Dennis McDaniel, Jr., lovingly known as “Pops,” a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 69. A beloved member of the Weatherford community, Dennis was known for his generous spirit, warm smile, and the love he poured into everyone he met.
Born on September 28, 1955, in Jasper,...
Brenda Sue Baldwin
Aug 5, 2025
Brenda Sue Baldwin, age 72, passed from this life on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Brenda was born on April 18, 1953, in Weatherford, Texas, to Travis and Marie (Blackerby) Strickland. She built a career as a medical transcriptionist and was deeply involved in her church community. Over the years, she served faithfully at Greenwood Baptist Church,...
Anthony Don Robinson
Aug 4, 2025
Anthony Don Robinson, age 58, passed from this life on Monday, August 4, 2025. He was born on August 12, 1966, in Azle, Texas, to Billy Robinson and Fonda Swaggerty.
Anthony was a man of strong work ethic and skilled hands, building a lifelong career in construction as a respected contractor. Rooted in the Baptist faith, he carried with...
Johnny Ray Shires
Aug 2, 2025
Johnny Ray Shires, 58, passed away from this life on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Born on November 2, 1966, in Weatherford, Texas, Johnny was the son of John Shires and Gail (Elders) Shires. He worked in the family business, John's Greenhouses, where he took pride in continuing a legacy of hard work and dedication. A member of First Baptist...
Ned Frank Loomis, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
Ned Frank Loomis, Jr., 81, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025. Ned was born to Greta Fay Hoglan Loomis and Ned Frank Loomis, Sr., in Houston, Texas, on October 28, 1943. He was raised in Weatherford, Texas from the age of three, along with his two sisters, Doris and Janetta.
Ned was an incredibly talented mechanic, gifted carpenter, and...
Joseph "Mike" Michael Beard
Aug 1, 2025
Joseph Michael Beard peacefully departed this world on August 1, 2025, at the age of 81. He was the cherished son of James William Beard Jr. and Marguerite Tucker Beard, born on April 25, 1944. Joseph, fondly known as Mike, dedicated his professional life to banking, initially as a banker before transitioning to a respected role as a bank...
Cody John Zimmerman
Jul 30, 2025
Cody John Zimmerman, age 30, passed from this life on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Born on September 6, 1994, to Scott and Kimberly Zimmerman, Cody grew up with a strong sense of patriotism and pride in his country. As a young man, he participated in ROTC during high school, where he enjoyed the structure and leadership development the program...
Joyce Burel Ellis
Jul 30, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Joyce Burel Ellis. She passed from this world on July 30, 2025, but her legacy of love and family will live on. She shared her passion for reading and learning with everyone she met, opening worlds and universes to fuel the imagination.
Joyce was a devoted wife and...
Richard Gloyd "Rick" Stanley
Jul 29, 2025
Richard Gloyd "Rick" Stanley, age 72, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Rick was born on February 25, 1953, in Midland, Texas, to Richard T. Stanley and Gretchen (Horton) Stanley. He graduated from Weatherford College with an Associate Degree in Applied Science and went on to build a career in customer service and retail. A...
Mark Richard Baker
Jul 29, 2025
Mark Richard Baker, age 62, passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born on March 9, 1963, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Steve and Anne (Woods) Baker. Mark dedicated over 20 years of service to the City of Arlington before continuing his commitment to public service with the Palo Pinto County Sheriff's Office. In...
Lois Hardin
Jul 29, 2025
Myrtle Lois Jones Hardin, age 90, of Aledo, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in Weatherford, Texas. Born to Ruby Myrtle Richardson Jones and Leslie Jones, May 25, 1935, Lois grew up on a farm in Brock, Texas and was a graduate of Brock High School in 1953. She attended Weatherford College, North Texas University, and Texas Wesleyan College....
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