Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Joyce Ellis
Jul 30, 2025
Joyce Ellis, a cherished member of her community, departed this life on July 30, 2025. The details of her obituary will be shared soon.
Her journey in life will be celebrated with a graveside service at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Annetta Cemetery in Aledo, Texas. She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered.
Arrangements have been entrusted to...
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....
Warren Hendrix Looney
Jul 26, 2025
Warren Hendrix Looney, 82, departed this life on Saturday, July 26, 2025. He was born on May 8, 1943, in Collierville, Tennessee, to Robert and Millie Looney.
Warren proudly served his country in the United States Army. He will be remembered for his love of fishing, his lifelong career working on cars, and most of all, for his deep...
Emilie Gonzales
Jul 25, 2025
Emilie Gonzales, age 89, passed peacefully from this life on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born on February 20, 1936, in Santa Rosa, Texas, to Merced Salas and Petra Hinojosa. Emilie married the love of her life, Hilario Juan Gonzales, and together they shared many wonderful years until his passing in 2004. She was also preceded in death...
Billie Darylene Massey
Jul 23, 2025
Billie Darylene Massey (Billie to friends and co-workers and Darylene to family) left this world Wednesday, July 23, 2025 after a short battle with Leukemia. She left behind her beloved children, Sharold Prather; Harold Prather and spouse Jerri; John “Jay” Taylor and spouse Amy; step-daughter Angela Elder; her 4-legged son (and many would say favorite son) Rascal; several grandchildren...
Truman A. Hornsby, Jr.
Jul 22, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Truman A. Hornsby, Jr., who departed this life on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the age of 82.
Let us honor and celebrate his memory as he is laid to rest in a private burial at Downing Cemetery in DeLeon, Texas.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Galbreaith Pickard Funeral...
Earnest Dee Leatherman
Jul 21, 2025
Earnest Dee Leatherman, 84, of Garner, passed from this life on July 21, 2025. Earnest was born to Elmo and Evelyn Leatherman on May 19, 1941, Garner, Texas, where he spent most of his life. He went to Garner Elementary school, then later attended Millsap High School.
Earnest joined the Air Force in 1959, where he spent four years...
Robert Edward Hoffman
Jul 18, 2025
Robert Edward Hoffman peacefully passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025. Born on August 25, 1946, in Strawn, Texas, he was the son of Robert and Minnie Roberson Hoffman. Robert married his devoted wife, Harriet Ann Hoffman, on December 11, 1964, and together they built a life rich in love and family.
Robert dedicated 31 years of his career...
Helen Berkley
Jul 17, 2025
Helen Berkley, age 91, passed from this life on Thursday, July 17, 2025. She will be lovingly remembered.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Zion Hill Cemetery, near Weatherford, Texas, located on FM 2421, at the intersection of Johnson Bend Road and Zion Hill Road.
Arrangements are in the care...
Charles "Chuck" R. Ogle, Jr.
Jul 16, 2025
Charles "Chuck" Ray Ogle, Jr., born on December 25, 1961, in Fort Worth, Texas, departed this life on July 16, 2025, at the age of 63.
Chuck was a proud Texan with a deep love for sports, horses, and family. During his high school years, he achieved the title of Texas State Golden Gloves Middleweight Champion - an accomplishment...
John Dare Evans
Jul 15, 2025
John Dare Evans, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and cherished friend, passed from this life on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Weatherford, Texas. He was born on December 12, 1947, in Winnie, Texas, to L.N. Evans and Eloise (Dean) Evans, and lived a life marked by unwavering faith, heartfelt music, and compassionate service.
A proud veteran of the United States Air...
John Michael Verde
Jul 14, 2025
John Michael Verde, age 77, passed from this life on Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born on July 19, 1947, in Beaumont, Texas, to Mike and Thelma (Austin) Verde.
John earned a bachelor’s degree and went on to build a successful business centered around his passion for tennis. As the founder and owner of Strokemaster, a company specializing...
Robin Ruth Pritchard
Jul 13, 2025
Robin Ruth Rominger Pritchard, age 63, of Brock, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 5, 1961, in Fort Worth to the Honorable Judge Charles Oliver Rominger III and Shirley Ann Murphy, a proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, both of...
Rumaldo Saenz, Jr.
Jul 11, 2025
Rumaldo Saenz, Jr., age 73, passed from this life to rest with his Lord and Savior on Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and best friends. Jr was born on January 26, 1952, in Galveston, Texas, to Rumaldo Saenz, Sr., and Rosa Cuello Saenz.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rumaldo Saenz, Sr.; his brother, Ruben...
Michael David Berry
Jul 10, 2025
Michael David Berry passed away on July 10, 2025, at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth - the same hospital where he was born.
Michael was born on September 28, 1949, to William E. Berry, Jr. and Elaine Grayson Berry. He grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Eastern Hills High School in 1967. He later attended and graduated from the...
Raymond Walker
Jul 9, 2025
Raymond Walker, age 91, passed peacefully from this life on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 4, 1933, in Hedley, Texas, to Ernest and Berta (Johnson) Walker, Raymond lived a life marked by quiet strength, service, and devotion to those he loved. He proudly served his country in the United States...
Monia Marie Gandee
Jul 8, 2025
Monia Marie Gandee, age 79, departed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Born on August 3, 1945, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Johnnie Novak and Nita (Skidmore) Novak, Monia was a woman of deep faith. Her family lovingly remembers her as a devoted homemaker - a true “domestic engineer” - who found great joy in caring for her...
Franck Eric Elie Grippon
Jul 7, 2025
Franck Eric Elie Grippon, born April 17, 1958, spread his wings and flew away to continue sharing his love and joy on July 7, 2025. Originally from France, Franck moved to the United States with his family, and went on to serve and fight valiantly for the United States Army.
He was a fantastic father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and...
Juanita L. "Nita" Shedd
Jul 7, 2025
Juanita Lee Shedd, age 82, passed peacefully from this life on Monday, July 7, 2025. Affectionately known as Nita, she was born February 26, 1943, in Euless, Texas, to H.A. Jacobs and Ruby (Towles) Jacobs.
At a young age, Nita developed a love for cooking from her grandma, "Mama T." She learned to make the best chicken and dumplings,...
Edward Wayne Elders
Jul 5, 2025
Edward Wayne Elders, age 86, passed from this life on Saturday, July 5, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Known to most as Wayne, he was born December 17, 1938, in Millsap, Texas, to A.D. Elders and Lorene (Savage) Elders. He proudly served his country in the National Guard.
Wayne began his career at General Dynamics and later retired...