Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
James Nathan Hamlin
Oct 7, 2014
James Nathan Hamlin, age 73, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at his residence in Millsap. James was born January 4, 1941, in Cochran, Georgia, to James and Trellie Hamlin. He was a retired pipeline instrumental technician. James loved repairing mechanical and electrical devices.
Mr. Hamlin is survived by his wife, Opal Hamlin of Millsap; daughter, Gina Minyard and...
Norbert Henry Riehm
Oct 3, 2014
Norbert Henry Riehm, 80, of Weatherford passes away Friday, October 3, 2014, at his residence. Norbert was born December 16, 1933, in Freeport, Minnesota. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 30 years of dedicated service as a Chief Master Sergeant. After retiring, Mr. Riehm went to work for McDonald Douglas. He enjoyed traveling in his RV, doing...
James Roy Pickering
Oct 2, 2014
James Roy Pickering, age 56, of Everman, died Thursday morning, October 2, 2014, in Fort Worth. Born February 9, 1958, in Fort Worth, Texas.
James worked for Southwest Beverage Company, was a Christian, liked to tinker in his workshop and was an avid reader. He served as a staff Sgt. in the Air Force for six years and was...
Nolan Jr Queen
Oct 1, 2014
Nolan Queen, Jr., age 87 of Weatherford passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Mr. Queen was born on February 3, 1927 to Nolan and Tempe Queen. Nolan was born in Weatherford and has been a lifetime resident of Weatherford, Parker County, Texas. Nolan attended elementary and junior high in Weatherford and graduated with the Weatherford High School class of 1944....
David Loren Pritchard
Oct 1, 2014
David L. Pritchard passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. David was born in Pasadena, CA, one of six children, he grew up in Weatherford, had previously worked as an LVN, was a Baptist and served his Lord Jesus Christ. David is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Verle and Marian Loretta Pritchard, sister, Margie Lou Pritchard Dunn and brother,...
Howard Richard Williams
Sep 30, 2014
Howard Richard Williams passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2014. Howard was born in Washington, Kansas, to Clara Agnes and Howard Russell Williams. Mr. Williams was retired from the United States Air Force. He was a member of the Baptist Church in Washington, Kansas. Howard enjoyed football games with his grandson, Craig.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents;...
Dovie Absher
Sep 29, 2014
Dovie Absher, 95, of Weatherford passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 at a local nursing home. Dovie was born April 1, 1919 in Lueders, Texas to Grady and Dora Poston Roberts. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church. Dovie was preceded in death by her husband, Don, parents, daughter Diane Creel and son Tony Absher. Her...
William Howard Pope
Sep 29, 2014
William Howard Pope, 94, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 in a local care facility. William was born February 14, 1920 in Fort Worth to Lena and Ewell Pope. Mr. Pope graduated from Texas Christian University with a Master’s Degree. He served in the United States Army and Navy. He was an avid reader and enjoyed treasure hunting....
Cris Plowman
Sep 28, 2014
Cris Plowman, age 43, of Weatherford, died on September 28, 2014 Cris was a deckhand for Patterson Oil Company. Cris was loved by many and will be missed terribly. He had a passion for music and mixing music. His love for animals and his kind, giving heart set him apart. He was fun loving and always had a spark in...
Mertie Jo Morgan
Sep 25, 2014
Mertie Jo Morgan passed from this life on September 25, 2014. She was the youngest child of George and Almertie Josie Lowe, and was born to them on October 5, 1925, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Preceding her in death, in 2012, was her beloved husband of sixty-nine years, Glenn Morgan.
Never working outside the home, Mertie loved to cook,...
Sarah Jean Jefferson
Sep 23, 2014
Sarah Jean Jefferson, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Sarah was born May 6, 1940 in Wortham, Texas to Fred and Pearlene Thomas. Mrs. Jefferson was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church and a homemaker. Sarah loved singing, cooking and taking care of her family. She is preceded in death...
Deborah June Pointer
Sep 23, 2014
Deborah June Pointer, age 63, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Weatherford, Texas. Deborah was born January 3, 1951 to D. T. and Sue Currin LaRue in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She was a longtime resident of Weatherford. Deborah worked as a supervisor with J P. Morgan Chase Bank in Fort Worth for 33 years. She leaves behind her husband of...
William Earl Gallaher
Sep 19, 2014
Earl Gallaher, age 74, of Poolville, died early Friday morning, September 19, 2014, at his residence. Born March 21, 1940 in Littlefield, Texas, a resident of Parker County for several years. Earl was an Air Force veteran, retired Senior Flight Mechanic at Bell Helicopter and member of the Baptist Church. He loved working on classic cars, woodworking, reading western novels,...
Howard Charles Cummins
Sep 19, 2014
Howard Charles Cummins, 63, passed away on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, in Fort Worth. He was born on Feb. 23, 1951, in Ardmore, Okla. He graduated from Lake Hamilton High School, near Hot Springs, Ark., in 1969. He attended Ouachita Baptist University on a basketball scholarship where he met and married his wife, Rae D. He graduated in 1973 with...
Guido Fidel Cabrera
Sep 18, 2014
Guido Cabrera, 30, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014 at his residence. Survivors: Mother, Marta Cabrera; numerous other family and friends. Funeral: 11 a.m. Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Galbreaith-Pickard with visitation at 10 a.m., prior to the service. Interment: Mapleview Cemetery in Nashville, Tenn.
Mark Byron McMurry
Sep 18, 2014
Mark McMurry passed away Thursday, September 18, 2014. Mark was a Real Estate Attorney for the Army Corp of Engineers in Fort Worth and Dallas and a devoted member of Westside Unitarian Universalist Church. He was a loving father, loyal friend and animal lover. Mark is preceded in death by his parents, Betty Jean and Melville Bond McMurry and sister,...
Deanna Mae Rae
Sep 16, 2014
Deanna Mae Rae, 75, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, passed away, Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in Fort Worth, Texas. Deanna was born September 17, 1938 in Springfield, Illinois to Dean and Dorothy Bates. After retirement she traveled worldwide spending the last 30 years enjoying life to its fullest. Deanna is preceded in death by her husband Bob Rae. She is survived...
Carolyn A. McNally
Sep 16, 2014
Carolyn A. McNally, age 87, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in Poolville, Texas. She was born April 13, 1927 to John and Edna Bridges in Dalhart, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Poolville. Carolyn retired from Vandergriff Chevrolet in Arlington, where she worked as a secretary. Survivors: husband of 68 years, Charles A. McNally of Poolville; daughter, Teresa...
Roy Gene Jackson
Sep 16, 2014
Roy Gene Jackson, age 52, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014, in a Weatherford nursing facility. Roy was born on February 2, 1962, in Weatherford, to Raymond and Nelda Jackson. He was a special person who warmed the hearts of all who came in contact with him. Roy always had a happy greeting for everyone whether he...
Lillian Massie
Sep 15, 2014
Lillian Massie, 76, of Weatherford passed away Monday September 15, 2014 in a Fort Worth hospital. Lillian was born March 17, 1938 in Poolville, Texas to Olen and Claris Estes. She was a homemaker and caregiver that enjoyed fishing and gardening. Lillian was a member of Calvary Methodist Church and a true people person. She was preceded in death by...