Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
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...
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....
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 by...
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...
Randall "Randy" William Lamberth
Jul 17, 2025
Randall "Randy" William Lamberth, 70, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, in Weatherford, Texas. Randy was born to William Ivan and Mary Jean (Gilbert) Lamberth on February 10, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a gifted journeyman welder who loved working with metal to, as he said, “make your dreams come true.” He loved life, his family...
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...