Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Bonnie Evelyn Atkins
Jul 16, 2017
Bonnie Evelyn Atkins, age 84, passed from this life Sunday, July 16, 2017 at a local nursing home. Evelyn was born September 22, 1932 in Morgan Mill, Texas to K. C. and Lois Rasberry. She was a retired LVN, and Home Maker. Bonnie loved reading, puzzles, sewing, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of New Faith...
Jason Timothy Rawlings
Jul 15, 2017
Jason Timothy Rawlings, 35, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday morning, July 15, 2017, at his home, following a long and courageous fight against cancer. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 11 A.M., on Saturday, July 22, the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Burial will be private. Visitation will be held from...
J. B. "Pete" Carroll
Jul 9, 2017
J.B. "Pete" Carroll, age 75, passed from this life Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. Pete was born June 29, 1942 in Plainview. He owned and operated Carroll Stone and Rock for many years. Pete was a loving Husband, Father, and Grand Father. He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
George Clifford Davis
Jul 4, 2017
George Clifford Davis, age 92, originally from San Antonio, Texas, passed away on July 4, 2017. George was born July 28, 1924, in Fort Madison, Iowa, to Hugh Russell and Myrtle Lee Davis. While still a young child, George and his family moved to San Antonio, Texas. In 1943, he graduated from Saint Henry's Academy and immediately joined the...
Geneva Gerldeen Wilks
Jul 4, 2017
Geneva Gerldeen (Howard) Wilks was born November 26, 1927, in Parker County, to Willie J. Howard and Lola Lee Howard. She took her last breath July 4, 2017 at 2:45 p.m. She married J. L. Wilks August 11, 1951, in Dallas. He preceded her in death in September 1994. She worked at dry goods stores in her early life. The...
Jerry Murray
Jul 4, 2017
Jerry Murray, 72, of Willow Park, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, July 4, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 3:00 p.m.., on Saturday, July 8, at the Galbreaith Pickard Hilltop Chapel, 4941 I-20 Service Road, in Willow Park. Visitation with the family will be held...
Gary N Gruben
Jul 4, 2017
Gary Nathan Gruben, 71, of Weatherford passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017, surrounded by his family. Funeral service: 12:30 p.m, Friday, July 7, 2017 in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with Bro. Kerry Patton officiating. Visitation: 6-8 p.m, Thursday at the funeral home. Gary was born May 8, 1946 in Knox City, Texas to Charles and Pauline Smith Gruben. He...
Jack Thomas Martin
Jul 4, 2017
Jack Thomas Martin, aged 92 passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born on September 7, 1924 in Liberal, Kansas. He served his country during World War II in the Navy. Jack was an engineer for a number of oil companies, ending his career with Mobil Oil. In his capacity as an engineer he...
Clead "Chico" Cheek
Jul 2, 2017
Clead “Chico” Cheek passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 2nd. An informal celebration of life will be held Thursday July 6th at 1pm at the Cheek home. Refreshments will be served. The celebration is “come and go” style. Anecdotes, stories, laughter and tears are welcome and appreciated. All are invited and welcome to celebrate the life of Clead “Chico” Cheek. A...
Sharon (Granny) McFarland Rokus
Jul 2, 2017
Sharon (Granny) McFarland Rokus 71, a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great Grandmother, passed away on July 2, 2017 in Ft. Worth, TX. She was the youngest of James Porter McFarland Jr. and Vina Burch McFarland. Sharon attended Weatherford High school where she played the Piccolo in the Marching Band. Sharon continued her passion for music and studies at University...
Donald L Anderson
Jul 2, 2017
Donald L. Anderson was born March 27, 1933, to Rumbo and Mary Anderson, in Fort Worth, Texas. He grew up on the north side of Fort Worth, graduated from North Side High School, in 1951 and TCU in 1956.
Upon graduation, he married Sharon Hildreth a fellow student at TCU. After a year in NYC, they returned to Texas...
Onalee Jean Barksdale
Jul 2, 2017
Onalee Jean Barksdale, 80, of Weatherford, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday evening, July 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 10 A.M., on Tuesday, July 11, at Harmony Baptist Church, 242 Harmony Road, in Weatherford, Texas. Burial will be private at a later date....
Linda Arlene Wisenbaker
Jul 1, 2017
Linda Arlene Wisenbaker, 73, of Weatherford, passed away July 1, 2017, at a local nursing home. She was born July 29, 1943, in Antioch, California, to Cecil and Elise (Duncan) Cudd.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Dorothy Teutsch, and brother, Raymond Cudd. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her.
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Jim Charlie Ruland
Jul 1, 2017
Jim Charlie Ruland, 75, of Weatherford passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017. He was born November 6, 1941 the son of Finis and Gladys Pieratt Ruland. He was self employed, owning his own dump trucks. Jim was preceded in death by his son, Paul Ruland. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Donna Earlene Ruland; sons, Todd Ruland and wife...
Wanda Lajune Kemp
Jun 28, 2017
Wanda LaJune Kemp age 81, of Azle passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at a local nursing facility. LaJune was born September 2, 1935 in Shepherd, TX to William and Grace Lilley. She was a retired secretary for the Burlington Northern Railroad and a member of Ash Creek Baptist Church in Azle, TX. Wanda enjoyed shopping, taking short trips with...

Robert E. Prindle
Jun 27, 2017
Robert E. Prindle, 80, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday morning, June 27, 2017, at his home surrounded by his children. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Burial will follow at Everman Cemetery in Fort Worth. Visitation will be held...
James Carlton Carroll
Jun 27, 2017
James Carlton Carroll died peacefully in Hospice Care at Baylor Hospital in Fort Worth on June 27, 2017 after a hard fight against Cancer. James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle who dedicated his life to his family. James was born on September 11, 1941 in Weatherford, Texas to Marion Baylor and Bernice Barrett Carroll....
Lewis A Ayers. Jr
Jun 24, 2017
Lewis A. Ayers, Jr., 91, of Weatherford, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017.
Lewis was born on December 28, 1925, in Sweetwater, Texas, to Louis Ayers and Rachel Findley, but grew up in the Tabor Community in Brazos County. He served overseas in the Army as a combat infantryman during World War II.
After the war, he was stationed at Fort...
Parker Dillon Hull Garner
Jun 22, 2017
Parker Dillon Hull Garner, 19, of Millsap, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, in a Fort Worth hospital.
Parker was a true working cowboy for Rockin S Ranch. He loved to ride horses, train colts, and doing day work.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Peggy Hull.
Parker is survived by his parents, D.J. and Patricia Garner of Millsap; girlfriend,...
Robert Eugene Hill
Jun 22, 2017
Robert Eugene Hill, 80, of Mineral Wells passed away June 22, 2017. He was born January 22, 1937 in Pharr, Tx to Lawrence and Edna Earl Gifford Hill. Bob served in the National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Marion Hill and Jimmy Best. Survivors include his wife, Anna Lack Hill; sons, Larry Hill and...