Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas

Dale C Burns
Jan 7, 2017
Dale C Burns passed on January 7, 2017 in Weatherford, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Bill W Burns; her sisters, Barbara (Buddy) Hendricks and Sue (Rob) Puetz and a brother, Scott (Nancy) Cornelius. A private burial is planned.
Philip Wilson Tatum
Dec 31, 2016
Philip Wilson Tatum, 69, passed away December 31, 2016. He was born May 18, 1947, to Wilson and June Barber Tatum, in Fort Worth. Philip was a Navy veteran; serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Masons and was a Shriner. Survivors include his wife Nancy Matthews Tatum; sons, Chad Tatum and wife Jeni, Matt Tatum...
James Robert May
Dec 30, 2016
James “Jim” Robert May, 58, of Hudson Oaks, passed away Friday morning, December 30, 2016, at his home following an extended illness. A memorial service celebrating Jim’s life will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at the Doss Heritage and Cultural Center, 1400 Texas Ave., in Weatherford. Burial will be private. Jim was born July 10,...
Robert Eugene Bradberry
Dec 30, 2016
Robert Eugene Bradberry, 78, passed away after a lengthy illness on December 30, 2016. He was born October 18, 1938, to James and Iva Pearl Ackers Bradberry, in Jacksonville. Robert was a member at North Side Baptist Church. He was a retired banker from First Financial Bank in Weatherford. Robert loved to fish and spend time with his family. Survivors...
Helen Lambert Cronkite
Dec 30, 2016
Helen Lambert Cronkite, age 59, of Weatherford, Texas passed away at her home on December 30, surrounded by her family. Helen was diagnosed with Alpha 1 Antitrypsin and received a new liver in 2014. She passed away from complications associated with the transplant. She was born in Parker County and lived her whole life there. Helen grew up in Aledo...

Gary Dean Ewing
Dec 28, 2016
Gary Dean Ewing, 83, of Weatherford, passed away Wednesday morning, December 28, 2016. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2 PM on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church. Interment will be at 11 AM, Thursday, January 12, at Aline Star Cemetery in Aline, Oklahoma. A luncheon will follow the committal service. Gary was...
Teddy Ray Driskill
Dec 27, 2016
Teddy Ray Driskill, 74, of Weatherford, went to be with his Savior on Tuesday afternoon, December 27, 2016. Funeral services celebrating his life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Burial will follow at East Greenwood Cemetery. Teddy was born on December 26, 1942 in May,...
Clara Bell Austin
Dec 27, 2016
Clara Bell Austin, 90, longtime Parker County resident, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 27, 2016 in Benbrook. Visitation will be from 7 pm to 9 pm, Monday, January 2, at Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Home, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. A committal service will be held at noon on Tuesday, January 3, at Curtis Cemetery in Weatherford. Clara was born...

Mack Donald Shearman
Dec 26, 2016
Mack Donald Shearman, age 79, of Poolville, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2016. He was born March 3, 1937, in Haltom City, TX, to George and Maggie Shearman. Mack was a truck driver by trade and thoroughly enjoyed his career. Most of all, Mack was a father to many and will be remembered as a loving, husband, father, grandfather,...
M.C. Tillery
Dec 25, 2016
M.C. Tillery, age 85, passed from this life Sunday, December 25, 2016 in Weatherford, Texas. M.C. was born September 17, 1931 at home in the Lazy Bend community, to Robert and Ruby Tillery. He was a retired long-haul Truck Driver for Merchants Fast Motor Lines. During his life he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, watching professional sports and driving fast cars....
Andrew Wayne Biart
Dec 25, 2016
Andrew Wayne Biart age 27, of Weatherford passed away December 25, 2016. Way too soon for all of us left behind. He was born February 21, 1989 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Wayne and Donna Biart. He was a graduate of Weatherford High School and Weatherford College with an Associate’s degree in Computer Science. Andrew was a member of Grace...
Juan "Johnny" Valtierra
Dec 25, 2016
Juan “Johnny” Valtierra, 87, of Weatherford, died in his sleep early Christmas morning, 2016. He was born October 31, 1929, to Narciso and Bernabe Espinosa Valtierra, in Dallas. Johnny graduated from Weatherford High School in 1947, and after 20 years, retired from the US Air Force. After retirement, he owned and operated a fruit stand at the public market and...
Jesse Andrew "Andy" Debusk
Dec 24, 2016
Jesse Andrew “Andy” DeBusk, 38, of Weatherford, passed away at 7:27 PM, Saturday, December 24, 2016 in Weatherford, Texas. He was born July 24, 1978 in Fort Worth, to Diane Wallace and Leonard DeBusk. Andy is survived by his parents, Russell and Diane Wallace, Leonard and Debra DeBusk; one son, Peyton DeBusk; one brother, Michael DeBusk and spouse Kimber; sisters,...
Clayton "Clay"Leslie Ford
Dec 23, 2016
Clayton “Clay” Leslie Ford, 56, of Weatherford, went to his Heavenly home Friday, December 23, 2016, at his residence.
Funeral: 12 Noon, Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, with Br. Danny Grisso and Bro. David Wilkins officiating.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home.
Clay was born October 1, 1960, in Weatherford,...
Betty Joyce Sandifer
Dec 23, 2016
Betty Joyce Sandifer age 68, of Weatherford passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at a Fort Worth hospital. Betty was born January 11, 1948 in Clovis, New Mexico to Vaughn and Doris Lambert Stanford. She was married to Darey Sandiford for 29 years and had four wonderful children. She was a nurse and took great pride in taking care of...
John Ernest Beauchamp
Dec 22, 2016
John Ernest Beauchamp, 55, of Millsap passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. Memorial Service: 4p.m, Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. John was born September 14, 1961 in Weatherford, Texas to Durant and Mary Roden Beauchamp. He was the owner of John Beauchamp Concrete. John was a member of Millsap Baptist Church and the VFW Post 4746....
James Chester Fleck Jr.
Dec 22, 2016
James C. Fleck, Jr., 64, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016, from a massive heart attack. Jim was born on February 26, 1952 in Milwaukee, WI, but was a lifelong area resident in Weatherford and Fort Wort, Texas. He worked as a Mechanical Engineer, was a volunteer for the benefit of various charities and was a devoted husband, father...
Kim Michelle Head
Dec 22, 2016
Kim Michelle Head age 60 of Weatherford, passed away at home with her family by her side on Thursday, December 22, 2016. She was born in Fort Worth on December 14, 1956 to Bill and Byrl B Estes Adami. Kim was a paramedic over 22 years with LifeCare EMS of Weatherford. She was a member of Santa Fe Baptist Church....
Donnie Joe Duffey
Dec 22, 2016
Donnie Joe Duffey, 70, of Weatherford, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 22, 2016 after a long illness. Funeral will be held at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in DFW National Cemetery. Donnie was born October 9, 1946 in Clarksville, Texas to Lloyd and Ebbie McPeak Duffey. He honorably served his country as...