Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Bronson Gerrann Beardmore
Jul 29, 2014
Bronson Gerrann Beardmore, age 91, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in Weatherford, Texas. Bronson was born February 1, 1923 to Jack Beardmore and Florence Fetters in Bronson, Texas and was a longtime resident of Weatherford. He was a United States Navy Veteran and a retired Master Sargent in the United States Air Force. Mr. Beardmore is preceded in death...
W.L. (Bud) Barber
Jul 24, 2014
W.L. (Bud) Barber Winburn Lee Barber of the Greenwood Community passed from this life on Thursday, July 24, 2014. He was born and died in a Parker County farm house – 100 years four months and 15 days apart. W.L. was born on March 9, 1914 during the first administration of Woodrow Wilson – four months before the outbreak of...
Maggie Brock Curtis
Jul 20, 2014
Maggie Curtis passed away Sunday, July 20 at the age of 80. She was born in Houston, Texas on September 7, 1933 to Raymond and Jessie Brock. As a lifelong resident of Weatherford she found her greatest joys in being a wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, cooking and reading, but above all else she loved Jesus Christ and...
Jewel Allene Williams
Jul 18, 2014
Jewel Allene Williams, 98, of Springtown, passed away Friday afternoon, July 18, 2014, in the local hospital. Jewel was born May 6, 1916, in Livingston, Tennessee. She was a homemaker and a 41 year member of Van Dyke Baptist Church.
Jewel was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Robert M. Williams; parents, Clarence and Cora Mae...
Linda Susan Dodson
Jul 18, 2014
Linda Dodson passed away Friday, July 18, 2014 in Weatherford. Born Linda Susan Walker, November 27, 1949 in Chicago IL to Clyde D. and Dolores Walker; Linda was one of four children. Linda was a creative person, she loved crafts and bingo. Woodworking was a passion; she really enjoyed wood carving. Linda was a motorcycle enthusiast. She loved her Harley...
Ronadl Witt Hobbs
Jul 17, 2014
Ronald Witt Hobbs, age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014 in Weatherford, Texas. Ronald was born November 14, 1934 to Buford and Wilna Martin Hobbs in Matador, Texas. He grew up in ranching country and loved visiting relatives out on the cow camps of Motley County. He was an outstanding athlete and earned a full scholarship to the...
Nila Seale
Jul 16, 2014
Nila Seale, age 89, died Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Nila was born on September 12, 1924 in Weatherford, Texas to Alvin and Gladys Bielss. She was a rancher, homemaker and a Baptist. Nila loved working around the ranch and gardening. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Seale and a son, Larry Seale. Survivors: Cheryl Gamble and husband...
Ruby Murrell Emerson
Jul 15, 2014
Ruby Emerson, age 96, entered heaven Praising God in the presence of her Savior on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Ruby was born on June 18, 1918 in Coppell, Texas. She was a homemaker, a member of Victory Baptist Church, she was a great gardener, loved working with flowers and going to church. Ruby is preceded in death by her parents,...
Larry Drew Cook
Jul 14, 2014
Larry Drew Cook, 69, of Hudson Oaks, passed away Monday, June 14, 2014. Larry was born November 9, 1944 in Muncie Indiana to Mildred and Norman Cook. Mr. Cook served in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was an electrician by trade and a longtime resident of Parker County. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy...
Honorable Ben Akers
Jul 10, 2014
The Honorable Judge Ben Akers passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014 in Weatherford. Born Charles Benjamin Akers January 31, 1957 to Doug and Shirley Akers in Leon Iowa; “Ben” was the second of four children. Law school and avoiding the snow of Iowa brought Ben to the University of Houston. Ben loved cars and car shows, especially Porsche. He was...
Coy Ray Nelson
Jul 9, 2014
Coy Ray Nelson, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, July 09, 2014 in Weatherford, Texas. Coy was born December 12, 1949 to C. A. and Valta Wheeler Nelson in Big Spring. Texas. He was a longtime resident of Weatherford. Coy worked as an Electrical Foreman for the City of Weatherford. Coy leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Wanda Nelson...
Lenora Massie
Jul 8, 2014
Lenora Massie, 82, of Haltom City, formally of Weatherford passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at her residence. She was born April 9, 1932 in Weatherford to Leonard and Loraine McQueen. She married husband, Orville Massie, in 1957 and enjoyed being a homemaker for her family. Lenora was preceded in death by her parents, husband Orville, two sons, Calvin Edward...
James Wayne Tyre
Jul 6, 2014
James Tyre, 53, passed away at home Sunday, July 6, 2014. Born and raised in Weatherford by Chester and LaVerne Scoville; James was born August 17, 1960. “Daddy James” as he was affectionately known, worked for Chemical Dynamics as a chemical miller / fabricator. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He will be sadly missed. Daddy James leaves...
Barbara Ann Thomas
Jul 4, 2014
Barbara Thomas, 72, of Weatherford passed away Friday July 4, 2014 in a Dallas hospital. She was born August 19, 1941 in Parker County Texas to Wayne and Blanche Farrel. Barbara was the previous partner/owner of Weatherford Title Company. She was a member of Central Christian Church where she enjoyed volunteering her time and attending Christ Care. Barbara was known...
Dana Rosa Doss McLaughlin
Jun 30, 2014
Dana Rosa Doss McLaughlin, age 54, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 30, 2014. Dana was born July 1, 1959 to Dan and Donnell Walker Doss in Abilene, Texas. She was a longtime resident of Weatherford and a member of North Side Baptist Church. Dana graduated from Weatherford High in 1977. She was a member of...
Dorothy Jo Pearce
Jun 26, 2014
Dorothy Jo Pearce, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2014. Mrs. Pearce was born on January 6, 1939, in Fort Worth. She was a loving and faithful Christian, a virtuous woman as the Bible speaks of in Proverbs 31. She found joy in being a wife, mother and grandmother who loved the Lord...
Laura Lynn Lucia
Jun 26, 2014
Laura “Lynn” Lucia, 67, of Brock Texas, was called home on Thursday, June 26, 2014 after a nine month battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Lynn was born on January 22, 1947 in Phoenix, Arizona. She moved to Weatherford Texas in 1969, where she raised her family. Lynn was strong in her faith and devoted her entire life to helping and...
Karen Hull Geitner
Jun 24, 2014
Karen Hull Geitner, age 54, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014 in Ponder, Texas. Karen was born December 28, 1959 to Harry and Mary Morris Hull in Weatherford, Texas. She was a homemaker and resident of Ponder, Texas Karen leaves behind her husband, Chris Geitner of Ponder; daughters, Mandy Sitzes and husband, Kevin of Del City, OK and Sara Shipman...
Johnny Loyd Cupit
Jun 23, 2014
Johnny Loyd Cupit passed away Monday June 23, 2014. Born February 10, 1943 in Fort Worth to John “Loyd” and Juanita Cupit; Johnny was an only child. Johnny obtained his Masters Degree in Health Science and worked in hospital administration for Sterling Health Care. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Johnny was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan; through...
Jimmy Ray Wooten
Jun 23, 2014
Jimmy Ray “Poppy” Wooten, age 72, of Weatherford, died Monday morning, June 23, 2014 at his residence. Jim was born August 17, 1941 in Seymour, TX. He was owner of Wooten’s Barber & Style, a member of the Master Barbers Association and a member of South Main Church of Christ. Poppy loved to go fishing, spending time with family, especially...