Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Jul 30, 2016

Larry Alton, age 73, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2016. He was born April 6, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Carlisle and Ruby Hailey Alton. Larry served in the United States Air Force and was a pipe fitter for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents and sons, Christopher Alton and Thomas Black....

Jul 28, 2016

Richard Owen Ruble, AKA “Dick” and “Papaw”, passed away July 28, 2016. He was born the youngest of three children to Robert and Helen Ruble on July 8, 1937 in Columbus, OH. He was a former senior buyer for oil service company and retired as a nursing home administrator. Dick enjoyed playing golf. 

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Jul 27, 2016

Alma Faye Lawrence passed away July 27, 2016. She was born the second daughter of James E. and Leebell Forson Lawrence, December 27, 1924, in Gordon. She and her sister, Leola, lived and worked together all of her life. She retired after 29 years as an operator from Southwestern Bell. Faye is survived by her sister Leola Lawrence. Graveside services...

Jul 24, 2016

Maj. Peter Edward Benet, USMC ret, 83, of Weatherford, TX passed away Sunday evening, July 24, 2016 after a protracted illness. Visitation to be held from 5PM to 7PM Wednesday July 27, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Home, 913 N Elm Street, Weatherford, TX. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2PM Thursday, July 28, at St Stephen Catholic Chapel, 211...

Jul 23, 2016

Joshua Andrew Brown Age 20 of Azle, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016. Joshua was born in Fort Worth on May 15, 1996 to Paul Andrew Brown Jr and Billie Jo Shafer Brown. He played the trombone since the sixth grade, loved fishing and enjoyed his pets. Joshua was a member of Clearfork Baptist Church and thoroughly enjoyed helping with...

Jul 23, 2016

Jul 23, 2016

  Patsy L. Harper went to be with the Lord on July 23, 2016. She was born September 25, 1932, to Tom Wesley and Fannie Alma Murray Clark. Patsy married Bobby Harper on August 27, 1957; 30 of those years she was his personal visitation partner. Where Brother Bob went, Patsy was there.

  Patsy is survived by husband, Ret. Pastor...

Jul 22, 2016

Charlie Robert Kemp passed away July 22, 2016. He was born the son of V. Edmond and LaVada Fenner Kemp, September 30, 1936 in Weatherford. Charlie spent his early years rodeoing. He was a quality control manager for many years, but enjoyed raising cattle most. Charlie is survived by his wife LaJune Kemp; son K.C. Kemp; grandchildren, Paden and Grace;...

Jul 21, 2016

Linda June Hargrave passed away July 21, 2016. She was born December 13, 1947 in Monahans. Linda was a loving Mother and Granny and will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Slim and Carlynn Perucca and husband John Calvin Hargrave. Linda is survived by her children, Anna Shanee Hudson...

Jul 20, 2016

Richard Walter Blevins Sr age 86 of Weatherford passed away peacefully Wednesday July 20, 2016 at a local nursing facility. Richard was born March 14, 1930 In Granbury to Ralph and Willie Roberson Blevins. He worked for TXDOT road maintenance after serving his country proudly in the Army during the Korean War. Richard is survived by his daughter Vickie Blevins...

Jul 18, 2016

PHILIP EDMOND BURR at 79 years old, Phil left us to join our Lord and Savior and live with his Mother and oldest son on July 18, 2016. Born in Plainfield, NJ, he grew up on the Jersey Shore and during his teens enjoyed being a lifeguard. Because of this he always liked to vacation on a beach. Phil graduated...

Jul 18, 2016

  Codey Malone Tate, 30, of Weatherford, passed away July 18, 2016, in a Fort Worth hospital. Memorial service: 2:00 p.m., Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. 

  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to an account set up for Codey's daughters, Nevaeh and Cheyenne. Please make check to Nevaeh Tate c/o First National Bank PO...

Jul 17, 2016

Goldie Anna Swank, age 76, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. Goldie was born January 10, 1940 in Davy, WV to Roy Clay and Madelyn Norton Clay. She was former co-owner of Blue Norther Ice Company. Goldie was a member of North Side Baptist Church and Chisolm Trail Antique Tractor club and enjoyed genealogy and...

Jul 15, 2016

  Billy Lynn Hamilton, age 74, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016, with his family by his side. Billy was born December 16, 1941 in Cleburne. He was a graduate of Cleburne High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Tarleton State University. 

  Billy worked as a civilian contractor for the Red River Army Base where he met...

Jul 14, 2016

Everett James Kring, age 2 months, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016, in the local hospital. He was born May 12, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors: Parents – Barret Kring and Paige Crawford of Weatherford Sister – Brynlee Kring Brother – Jonah Kring Maternal Grandparents – Cyndi and David Crawford of Richardson Maternal Great Grandmother – Cynthia Guthrie of...

Jul 14, 2016

Marilyn Frances Measures-Dobbs, 61, of Weatherford, passed away July 14, 2016 at her home following an extended illness. She will be remembered as being a loving wife, mother, & nurse. Marilyn was born February 1, 1955 in Weatherford to Vernon and La Marylis (Norman) Measures. Marilyn graduated from Weatherford High School in 1973 and later from Nursing School in 1975....

Jul 11, 2016

  Martin ‘Allen’ Green, 45, of Fort Worth, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2016.  Allen was born August 26, 1970, in Fort Worth. He will affectionately be remembered as being a warm and compassionate son, father, brother, and friend. 

  Allen was preceded in death by his father, Martin Green, and is survived by his daughter, Madison...

Jul 10, 2016

Marzell Gilbert, age 93, crossed from this earth to our heavenly father on July 10, 2016. Marzell, known to her friends as Margie, was born on March 22, 1923 in Adell, Texas to Velma and Barney Phillips. She graduated from Peaster ISD and soon after married Chandler Amos Gilbert of Weatherford. Margie was a homemaker, loving mother, exceedingly proud grandmother...

Jul 8, 2016

  Marvin Leonard Smith, 74, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, July 08, 2016, in a local nursing facility. 

  Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Curtis Jefferson officiating. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2016, at the funeral home. 

  Marvin was born October 24, 1941, in Mineral Wells, Texas,...

Jul 7, 2016

  William Ray Smith, age 66, of Weatherford departed this life at home on July 7, 2016. William was the youngest of six children born to this union on September 12, 1949, in Weatherford, to Matt and Frankie Mae Smith. Willie was better known to his family as (Ray). He was married to the love of his life, Mercy D....