Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
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Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Joe D. Felps
Dec 1, 2023
Joe David Felps departed from this life on Friday, December 1, 2023, at age 76. Joe was born April 11, 1947, in Stephenville, Texas, to B. Felps and Helen (Whitefield) Rutherford. He worked for Lockheed Martin for 40 years, retiring as a supervisor. Joe married Roxanne Hightower in 1977 and together they raised four children. He was an avid...
Johnny Wayne Whitley
Nov 29, 2023
Johnny Wayne Whitley, 71, passed from this life on November 29, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Tesa Whitley of Millsap, Texas. Arrangements are by Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, in Weatherford, Texas.
Robert "Bob" Farnham
Nov 29, 2023
Robert "Bob" Farnham departed from this life on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at age 83. Bob was born July 17, 1940, in Aberdeen, South Dakota to Maurice Farnham and Esther (Luymes) Farnham. He worked for the Burlington Northern Railroad for 34 years which eventually brought him to Texas where he lived for 39 years. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors,...
Thomas Marion Kyser
Nov 27, 2023
Thomas Marion Kyser passed away quietly in his sleep on Monday, November 27, 2023, at age 89. Thomas was born June 5, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Thomas Kyser and Ida (Morris) Kyser. He was also predeceased by his former wife and dear friend, Lois M. Kyser.
Thomas retired from a 25 year military career as...
Harry Benino Solano
Nov 27, 2023
Harry Benino Solano departed from this life on Monday, November 27, 2023, at age 85. Harry was born June 15, 1938, in Glendale, California, to the late Dario Solano and Pauline (Mendibles) Solano. He proudly served his country for 15 years in the United States Marine Corps as a combat veteran in Vietnam, followed by 12 years of service...
Harry G. Clay
Nov 26, 2023
Harry Guinn Clay only recently celebrated his 98th birthday. His life began on October 14, 1925, in Bridgeport, Texas, and ended Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Weatherford Medical City, Weatherford, Texas. Harry was one of seven children born to Charles R. and Martha Pearce Clay.
On Thursday, November 30, 2023, a Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30...
Eugene Harold Jensen
Nov 26, 2023
Eugene Harold Jensen, also known as Gumper, passed away on November 26, 2023, at the age of 89, in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born on August 19, 1934, in Newell, Iowa. Eugene was a kind soul, always eager to hear everyone's stories and never considering anyone a stranger. He had a helpful nature and was always ready to...
Gary Allen Chandler
Nov 26, 2023
Gary Allen Chandler was born on October 14, 1948, to Ernest Doyle and Vera Lucille Chandler at Campbell Memorial Hospital in Weatherford, Texas. He was raised with love while attending Aledo Schools for all twelve years graduating in 1967. He attended Weatherford Junior College for three semesters before joining the United States Marine Corps, serving 10-1/2 months in Viet...
Rev. Norman D. Patton
Nov 25, 2023
Rev. Norman D. Patton walked into the arms of his Savior November 25, 2023.
Norman was born to James Cain Patton and Bessie Maude (Mayhall) Patton in Hamlin, Texas, on August 26, 1939, and was raised in Sylvester, Texas and Sweetwater, Texas, graduating from Sweetwater High School, in 1958.
Norman attended McMurry College (now McMurry University), South Plains College,...
Jorden Andrew Wood
Nov 24, 2023
Jorden Andrew Wood departed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2023, at age 72 to begin celebrating life eternal with our Lord and Savior.
Jorden was born August 31, 1951, in Brownwood, Texas, to the late Johnnie Wood and Carol (Moss) Wood.
Jorden is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jennifer (Tyler) Wood; two sons, Justin Wood,...
Ernest Blake McCoy
Nov 22, 2023
Ernest Blake McCoy departed peacefully from this life Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at age 85. Ernest was born March 27, 1938, in Dublin, Texas, to the late Paul McCoy and Lanette (Steele) McCoy.
Ernest was a loving father to Stephen McCoy, Jack McCoy, and Pam McCoy; doting grandfather to five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and brother to Paula...
Linda Lou Ingram
Nov 22, 2023
Linda Lou Ingram, 78, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was born September 25, 1945, in Seattle, Washington, to the late Leonard Weir and Ruby (Hock) Weir. Linda was predeceased by her parents; five siblings, Leonard Jr., Beulah, Wayne, Donald Sr., and Norman Weir; and her brother-in-law, Bob Russell.
Linda is survived by her husband,...
Eleanor Pearl Ball
Nov 21, 2023
Eleanor Pearl Ball, 91, of White Settlement, Texas, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday evening, November 21, 2023, after spending the day with her family loving on her.
Eleanor was born on April 20, 1932, in Chipley, Florida, to C.A. Helms and Ruth Hobby Helms. She was the youngest of her siblings, with three sisters and one brother,...
Wanda "Jeanie" Whipps
Nov 15, 2023
Wanda “Jeanie” Whipps, 86, of Weatherford, Texas, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 2023. She was born March 12, 1937, to Jones Modrall and Erma (Coffee) Modrall.
She was predeceased by her husband, James Whipps; parents, Jones and Erma Modrall; and siblings, Fred, Lola Mae, Morilla and Judy.
Wanda is survived by her children, Rod Whipps,...
Polly Ann Bonner
Nov 15, 2023
Polly Ann Bonner, 86, passed peacefully from this life on November 15, 2023, in Weatherford, Texas. Polly Ann was born in Johnson County, Texas, on March 2, 1937, to Harry Lockhart Bonner and Florence (Polly) Sawyer Bonner. The family later moved to Houston, where Polly Ann and her younger brother Tom grew up. With both of their parents coming...
Eddy Lloyd Welker
Nov 14, 2023
Eddy Lloyd Welker, 75, passed from this life on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2023, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm St., Weatherford, Texas 76086.
Ella "Faye" Strait
Nov 14, 2023
Ella "Faye" Strait, born November 23, 1942, to William Edgar and Eunice Irene Roberts. She was the youngest of 12 children, also the last to step into heaven. She was loved by SO many family and friends. Faye loved volunteering in the kitchen at church, gardening, crocheting, and hummingbirds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, and two sons,...
Georgia Lynn Huddleston
Nov 14, 2023
Georgia Lynn Huddleston, Nana, 81, passed from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Georgia was born February 2, 1942, in Inglewood, California to the late A.W. (Aldine) Herrington and Winnie Mae (Cox) Herrington. Survived by her sister, Carol Gober, and brother, Rex Herrington.
Georgia is also survived by Don Huddleston, ex-Husband/lifelong friend; her son and daughter-in-law, Gary...
Gary Wayne Wood
Nov 13, 2023
Gary Wayne Wood of Weatherford, age 72, received his ultimate healing and went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 13, after a long, but courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Gary was born January 2, 1951, in Silsbee, Texas to Alexander John Wood and Frances Maxine (Sparks) Wood. He loved playing high school football for the Silsbee Tigers. After...
Gordon Stanley McWhorter
Nov 12, 2023
Gordon Stanley McWhorter, 85, departed from this life on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Gordon was born December 20, 1937, in Wolfforth, Texas to Ben McWhorter and Thelma (Collins) McWhorter.
Gordon is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Ila Mae (Anderson) McWhorter of Brock, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Sharon McWhorter; son, Roland McWhorter; grandson and wife, Ryan and...
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