Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Lois Jean Hicks
Dec 21, 2016
Lois Jean Hicks, passed away at the age of 83 on December 21, 2016 after a courageous 18 year battle with Alzheimer's. She was born to Hoyt Wilmot and Mildred Marie Allen Thames, on April 16, 1933, in Bryan, Texas. Lois was the oldest, and last living, of the four Thames sisters. The family takes comfort knowing they are all...
Cathy Jane Droste
Dec 20, 2016
Cathy Jane Droste, age 67, of Willow Park passed away at home peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born October 22, 1949, in Justin, to TB Carroll and Mae Belle Cowart Carroll. She taught for the Weatherford Independent School District for twenty years. Cathy was a proud member of the Parker County...
Loren Louis Henderson
Dec 18, 2016
Loren Louis Henderson, 60, of Weatherford, passed away December 18, 2016. He was born April 5, 1956 to Louis and Billie Mae Burns Henderson, in Durham, NC. Loren was a member of Rock of Helps Church. He was a carpenter who enjoyed refurnishing furniture and he also enjoyed working on trucks. Survivors include his daughters, Ashley, Felicia and Lorna Henderson;...
Yvonne Bryant
Dec 16, 2016
Yvonne Collins Bryant, 88, of Brock, TX, died on December 16, 2016 in Breckenridge, TX. She was born in Lipan, TX, on April 1, 1928 to Marion Dallas & Fraudie Nadine Collins. Yvonne had been of strong health until she broke her hip in July of 2016. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 2 P.M. on Tuesday,...
Robert "Lawrence" Joyce
Dec 15, 2016
Robert “Lawrence” Joyce, 76, of Dennis, passed away suddenly doing what he loved on Thursday morning, December 15, 2016. Visitation will be from 7 pm to 9 pm, Monday, December 19, at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Home, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. North Carolina visitation will be from 7 pm until 9 pm, Friday, December 23, 2016 at Bourrough’s Funeral Home,...
Robert Earl Dillard
Dec 14, 2016
Robert Earl Dillard, 74, of Weatherford passed away December 14, 2016 at his residence. Robert was born June 17, 1942, in Frost, Texas, to Burchel and Armilda Dillard. He was a retired service technician for Gene Hill Equipment Company. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carole Lumsden...
Joseph Francis Dimartino
Dec 14, 2016
Joseph Francis DiMartino, OFS, 67, of Azle, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at the Vitas Healthcare Hospice Inpatient Center, Fort Worth. He was born in Providence, RI, a son of the late Joseph and Frances DiMartino. Joseph was the beloved husband of Gail DiMartino for 48 years. He was a Train Dispatcher at BNSF and retired in 2010....
Deborah Ann Drake
Dec 11, 2016
Deborah Ann Drake, 66, of Granbury passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. Memorial service: 4p.m, Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Oak Ridge Church of Christ, 4895 E Interstate 20 Service Rd N, Willow Park, TX 76087 with Father Atwood officiating. Deborah was preceded in death by her mother, Margie Oliver. She is survived by her husband of 37.5 years, Robert;...
John William Weese
Dec 9, 2016
John William Weese age 89, of Fort Worth passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at a local nursing facility. He was born in Van Buren, Arkansas to John and Bessie Joslin Weese. He was a US Army Korean War Veteran and a devoted member of the Willow Park Church of Christ. John was blessed with a green thumb. He worked...
Don Larue Torbett
Dec 7, 2016
Don LaRue Torbett, 81, Our dad passed away on Wednesday morning, December 7, 2016, joining Mom in eternity after sharing 52 years together in marriage on Earth & being blessed with 3 children & 4 grandchildren. Dad retired from the US Postal System as a city carrier. Dad was a hard working individual, had a servant's heart & loved to...
Doye Wayne Frazier
Dec 6, 2016
Doye Wayne Frazier age 77 of Weatherford, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Doye was born August 26, 1939 in Weatherford to Alvin and Minnie Estep Frazier. He retired from Vought Aircraft after 45 years of work as an aircraft mechanic. Doye was a member of Beulah Baptist Church for over 25 years...
Doyle Dwayne Shields
Dec 6, 2016
Doyle Dwayne Shields, 58, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday evening, December 6, 2016, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 6:00 P.M., on Sunday, December 11, at Westwood Christian Fellowship in Weatherford. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the...
Jesse Leon Rutledge
Dec 6, 2016
Jesse Leon Rutledge, 89, of Millsap passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016. Funeral service: 2p.m, Sunday December 11, 2016 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Visitation: 4:30 -6:30 p.m, Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. J.L. was born May 17, 1927 in Knox County, Texas to T.J. and Geneva Murphree Rutledge. He was...
Patricia Louise Pajek
Dec 5, 2016
Dearly loved Mother, Sister, Aunt and Wife, Patricia Louise Pajek, 69, of Weatherford passed away Monday, December 5, 2016. Memorial Service: 11 a.m, Monday, December 12, 2016 at St Stephens Catholic Church. While flowers are welcome, you may also honor Pat by making donations to Parker Paws P.O. Box 781 Weatherford, Texas 76086-0781 or parkerpaws.org. Pat had a long career...
Roger Kirk Simpson
Dec 3, 2016
Roger K. Simpson, 80, of Weatherford, TX, passed away Saturday evening, December 3, 2016 at Harris Hospital SW in Fort Worth. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held at 5 PM, on Saturday, December 10, at the Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, Weatherford. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until the time of the service, Saturday...
Leroy Hott
Dec 2, 2016
LeRoy Hott spent 86 wonderful years on this earth, but he passed away unexpectedly Monday, earlier this month. LeRoy was born September 24, 1930, in Valley View, Texas to Otis and Dora Hott. He married the love of his life, Betty Janice Gaston, in 1950. Together they had three children. Throughout his life, LeRoy worked hard and his determination made...
Tammy Lea Pitman
Dec 1, 2016
Tammy Lea Pitman, 50, of Weatherford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, December 1, 2016, in Weatherford. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 6:30 P.M., with visitation beginning at 5 PM, on Monday, December 5, 2016, at the Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Burial will be private. Tammy was born on November...
Jerry Ray Starks
Nov 29, 2016
Jerry Ray Starks, 38, of Millsap passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016 in a Fort Worth hospital. Funeral service: 1 p.m, Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with a visitation starting at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in care of Galbreaith Pickard to help offset the funeral expense. Jerry...
Morris John Smith
Nov 29, 2016
Morris John Smith, 74, of Granbury passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Morris was born August 19, 1942, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Morris and Dorothy Glandoff Smith.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Anita; and a great grandson, Brayden Grimes.
Survivors: daughter, Monica Grimes and husband, Randy; son, Donnie Smith and wife, Melodi; three grandchildren, Randy Grimes,...
B.H. McBride
Nov 29, 2016
B.H. McBride passed away November 29, 2016. He was born to Otis Preston and Lillie Mae Morton McBride, September 15, 1921, in Mena, Arkansas. B.H. was a Yeoman, in the US Navy, during WWII. During his enlistment he was stationed at Pearl Harbor. B.H. retired as a time keeper from Acme Brick. After his retirement, he worked at Wal-Mart till...
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