Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Dec 9, 2019

Johnny Ray Surginer, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away early Monday morning, December 9, 2019, in Fort Worth, in a hospital.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 12, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at...

Dec 8, 2019

Patricia “Pat” Ann Nash, 89, of Weatherford, passed away early on Sunday morning, December 8, 2019, at her home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 11:00...

Dec 8, 2019

Beverly Ann Railsback, 78, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 8th, 2019. Beverly was born on October 9th, 1941, to Elva and Bennie Dodd of Springtown, Texas. She devoted her life to nurturing and educating children. She was a Special Education teacher for many years, and then began caring for children in her home. She...

Dec 5, 2019

Marjorie Stickney, 91, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on December 5, 2019. Cremation services are under the care of Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel.

Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Patty and husband, Danny Soliz of Weatherford; daughter, Laurie and husband, Dave Hann of Monument, CO; son, Mike Stickney of Houston; two grandchildren, Daniel and Tommy Soliz of Weatherford; and one great-grandchild,...

Dec 5, 2019

Connie Beth Spelce, 61, beloved wife, mother, and “Nana”, of Aledo passed away on Thursday evening, December 5, 2019, in Willow Park surrounded by her family. Services celebrating her life will be announced at a later date. The Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. Connie was born on January 20, 1958. She was one of 5...

Dec 4, 2019

Sister Nellie Holloway passed from this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, in Weatherford, Texas.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, December 9th, at East Bankhead Church of Christ beginning at 10:00 a.m., and followed by burial at Mount Marion in Strawn, Texas. Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., a visitation will be held at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral...

Nov 30, 2019

Gerald Dean Springer, 85, passed away Saturday November 30, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 7th, in Oakland Cemetery. 

Gerald was born October 7, 1934, in Alabama but was a longtime resident of Weatherford. He attended Weatherford High School and later attended Weatherford Junior College and the University of Hawaii while stationed there with the...

Nov 29, 2019

Donald Lee Strait, Sr., 81, of Weatherford passed away Friday, November 29, 2019, at his residence. Graveside service: 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2019, in Paradise Cemetery, with Bro. Larry Deel officiating. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. 

Donald was born October 4, 1938, in Stuart, Nebraska to Clarence and Grace Strait. He was a...

Nov 29, 2019

Linda Carol Freiley, 70, of Weatherford passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019.

A funeral service will be held on December 7, 2019, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Prior, a visitation will be held beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Linda was born on September 28, 1949, in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Grover and Dora Alsup Hopper. She married...

Nov 29, 2019

John McNeal, 75, of Weatherford passed away Friday, November 29, 2019. He was born November 26, 1944, in Oakland, California to John and Bernice McNeal. John was in safety management for Hearn Trucking for the past 7 years. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father and as a great friend. 

John was preceded in death by his parents. 

He...

Nov 28, 2019

Mason “Gage” Mullins, 20, of Weatherford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 28, 2019, at his residence.Visitation will be held Friday evening, December 6, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at North Side Baptist Church, 910 N. Main Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held Saturday morning, December 7, at 11:00 a.m., at the church. Burial...

Nov 25, 2019

John Cody Schutt, 30, of Azle, Texas, passed away at his home on November 25, 2019. There will be a visitation to celebrate the life of Cody on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cody was born in Fort Worth, Texas to Matt and Sandy Schutt. Cody graduated from Azle High School...

Nov 21, 2019

Enrique Leza-Lara went to be with the lord on November 21, 2019.A visitation and rosary will be held on Monday, November 25, 2019, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, November 26th, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, beginning at 2:00 p.m., followed by burial at Zion Hill Cemetery.Enrique was born on...

Nov 20, 2019

Nov 20, 2019

Pamella “Pam” Sue Ellis, 61, of Weatherford went home to eternal rest in Fort Worth surrounded by her family and friends, late on Wednesday evening, November 20, 2019, one day following her 37th Wedding Anniversary.

Pam was born June 21,1958, in Landstuhl, Germany, to John Bailey and Colleen Ann Doss. Pam and “Rusty” Ellis married on November 19, 1982 after finding...

Nov 12, 2019

Mary E. Vaughn, 95, of Weatherford, passed away early on Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019, at her home.Mary was born May 18, 1924, in Parker County to Bascom and Leta Dugan. She was a graduate of Peaster High School and was the Valedictorian of her class. Mary married J.W. Vaughn in 1943, and together they raised two sons, Jim and...

Nov 12, 2019

Max Cameron Ratheal, 76, of Weatherford, Texas passed away on November 12 ,2019. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019, 10:00 a.m., at Couts United Methodist Church.

Max was born on September 25, 1943 in Crosbyton, Texas...

Nov 12, 2019

Sylvia M. Brown passed away November 12th, 2019, peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 11th, 1932, Sylvia Marybeth Joiner in McGregor, Texas to Isabelle and Courtney Joiner, the third of four daughters. She met the love of her life Charles Brown in 1954 and they were married April 16th, 1955, at North Side Baptist...

Nov 12, 2019

Johnny Kirkland, 70, of Weatherford went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, after a long battle with IBM and a recent diagnosis of cancer. 

Funeral service: 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 15, 2019. at First Baptist Church with interment to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, in the Galbreaith Pickard...

Nov 11, 2019

Orland Jack Murphy, 94, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019.

Born on October 27, 1925, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma, he was the son of Elmer Leo Murphy and Violet Ella Murphy. He was the widower of Neva Joyce Murphy and shared 57 years together. 

He is survived by his son, Leo Jack Murphy of Weatherford, Texas; two daughters, Neva...