Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Margie Novis Woodruff
Dec 10, 2014
Margie Novis Woodruff, 91, of Cool passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Palo Pinto Nursing Home. Margie was born January 31, 1923 in Tahoka, Texas to Jesse and Mattie Thomas. She worked at Sears in Mineral Wells for 22 years and was a member of Southside Church of Christ. Margie was a strong woman and endured much throughout her...
Richard Jelly Franklin Platt
Dec 10, 2014
Richard “Jelly” Franklin Platt, 92, a loving husband, dad, Papaw and great grandpa, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014. He was born on May 25, 1922, in Petrolia, Texas. After graduating from Petrolia High School, he served his country as a technical sergeant in the Army Air Force during World War II....
Addie Simpson
Dec 6, 2014
Addie Simpson, 94, of Weatherford, died Saturday, December 6, 2014. Born February 16, 1920, in Jacksboro, Texas, a resident of Weatherford and Parker County for many years. She was retired from WISD, and a member of the Newberry Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She loved RV Camping, Sewing, Games and her Family. Addie was preceded in death by her husband, Wilford Hoyte...
James Douglas Lamb
Dec 6, 2014
James Douglas Lamb, age 75, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. James was born November 13, 1939 in Galveston, TX to James Lamb and Alice Hale Lamb. Mr. Lamb graduated from Temple High School was a Banker working in the Finance Industry and later started ventures on his own. His employment included First National Bank...
Wayne Hunter
Dec 5, 2014
Wayne Hunter, 69, of Santo, died Friday morning, December 5, 2014 at his residence. Born January 15, 1945 in Stephenville, Texas, a resident of Santo for several years. Wayne was a retired United Methodist Minister and roofing contractor, member of Cedar Springs Untied Methodist Church and he loved his family, grandchildren and ranching. He served as Pastor for St. Paul...
Nellie May Wood
Dec 5, 2014
Nellie May Wood, a lifelong resident of Weatherford, TX, died on December 5, 2014 at Community Hospice Center in Ft. Worth. She was 69 years old. Born on September 27, 1945 in Weatherford, Nellie was the daughter of Norman "Preacher" Wood and Cordelia Annette (Reed) Wood. Nellie graduated from Weatherford High School in 1966 and earned her licensed vocational nursing...
Linda (Penny) Fish
Dec 1, 2014
Linda "Penny" Fish, 66, passed away Monday, December 1, 2014. Survivors: Husband, Dave; children, Amber Morgan and husband Bubba, Jennifer Valdivia and husband Dion and Kenny Campbell and wife Deanna; seven grandchildren and three siblings. No services scheduled at this time.
Lenny Dean Trojanowski
Nov 30, 2014
WEATHERFORD -- Lenny Dean Trojanowski, 58, of Weatherford passed away Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at his residence. Lenny was born Oct. 9, 1956, in Pasadena to Leon and Charlene "Chris" Trojanowski. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving our country for 33 years and was an employed with Top Co in the quality assurance department. Lenny was a...
Simon Maya
Nov 29, 2014
Simon Maya, 67, passed away, Saturday, Nov 29, 2014. Survivors: Wife, Juana Maya; three daughters; one son. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Stephens Catholic Church. Interment: Zion Hill Cemetery. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday at Galbreaith-Pickard.
Jackson Edgar Stockstill
Nov 29, 2014
Jackson Edgar Stockstill, age 69, of Gordon, formerly of Weatherford, defeated his battle with ALS and passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014, at the comfort of his residence surrounded by his family. Jackson was born on July 11, 1945, in Strawn, Texas, to Houston and Velma Stockstill.
He was a retired welder and mechanic, and could do just about...
Norma Jean Hovis
Nov 28, 2014
Norma Jean Hovis, 90, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 from cardiac complications at Martin Crest Assisted Living in Weatherford, Texas. Jean was born August 31, 1924 in Mountain Grove, Missouri to James Richard and Ethel Matilda Orr. Jean was a longtime resident of Arlington, TX; where she and her husband, Dwight, owned Town North Ben Franklin and Jean’s Hallmark....
Dorothy Marie Swearingin
Nov 28, 2014
Dorothy Marie Swearingin, age 85, passed away Friday, November 28, 2014 in the Weatherford Hospital. Mrs. Swearingin was born September 13, 1929 in Weatherford where she was a lifelong resident. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband; Jimmy Swearingin and son in law, Dobber Morris. Survivors: Daughters; Beverly Hooker and husband, Gene of Weatherford, Connie Morris and special friend...
Kathleen Wright
Nov 27, 2014
Kathleen Wright, 90, of Weatherford, died Thursday evening November 27, 2014, at the College Park Rehabilitation Center in Weatherford. Born May 31, 1924 in Weatherford to Frank and Stella (Roberts) Thomas, Bonnie Kathleen Thomas grew up on her father’s dairy farm and graduated from Weatherford High School in 1940. She married John J. “Jack” Wright Dec. 4, 1942, after which...
Joseph Carr Rickey, III
Nov 25, 2014
Joseph Carr Rickey, III, 67, passed away November 25th at Baylor Hospital, Fort Worth, TX. Mr. Rickey was born August 6th, 1947 to Joseph and Lois Rickey. He retired from the Air Force as a Tech Sergeant. Joe enjoyed traveling with his wife, Joyce Rickey on their motorcycle. They went on many cross country trips throughout the years. He enjoyed...
Dwight Sterling Vogt
Nov 25, 2014
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS -- Dwight Vogt, 56, of North Richland Hills, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Dwight was born November 19, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas to George and Mildred Vogt. He was a loving Husband, Father and "Papa D". Dwight loved his family, especially his grandchildren and enjoyed participating in family activities. He also loved to travel. Survivors: Wife,...
Velma Sue Eaton
Nov 23, 2014
Velma Sue Eaton, 80, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014 during the night in Weatherford. She was born January 23, 1934. Velma was preceded in death by her husband, Harrel Wayne Eaton and a daughter, Patricia Lynn Moreno, both in 1996. She is survived by a daughter, Deborah Wynn Eaton, of White Settlement, TX; three grandchildren, Micah Boulter, presently living...
Frances Odetta Jackson
Nov 23, 2014
Frances Odetta Jackson, 86, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014, in a local nursing facility. Frances retired Southwestern Bell as a switchboard operator and was a member of South Main Church of Christ. She loved her close church friends and family.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Jackson, Sr.
She is survived by her...
Tommy V. Grimes
Nov 22, 2014
Tommy V. Grimes, 63, of Weatherford, died Saturday, November 22, 2014, in White Settlement. Born August 30, 1951, in West Minister, Maryland, a resident of Weatherford for a few years, he was an auto mechanic and owner of Tommy Grimes Import Repair. Tommy was fond of firearms, ammunition reloading, shooting ranges, water skiing, motorcycles, and horses.
He was...
Robert Van Vandaddy Yarbrough
Nov 22, 2014
Robert Van “Vandaddy” Yarbrough Sr., age 61, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014. Van was born on July 14, 1953 in Plainview Texas to R C and Jean Yarbrough. He was a retired highly respected Class A Foreman for Integrated Interiors Inc. Van was a loving influence for family and friends, he touched lives in many ways. Van...
Mark Andrew Cole
Nov 19, 2014
Mark Andrew Cole, 49, of Weatherford, Texas died on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at a Fort Worth hospital. Mark was born on January 11, 1965. Mark was married to Melinda Brandon Cole on April 7, 2006. He was actively involved in the lives of his daughters Maddison Lee Cole and Mollie Anne Cole. Mark is survived by his wife, Melinda...