Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Norman C. Alexander
Nov 11, 2013
Lt Col Norman C Alexander, USAF Retired, age 75, of Saginaw, formerly of Weatherford, died Monday, November 11, 2013. Mr. Alexander was born September 5, 1938 in Joplin, MO. He was retired from Parker Hannifin Stratoflex Division, a member of Trinity Bible Church, the Weatherford Optimist Club and Society of Automotive Engineers. Norm was proud to be cow chip throwing...
Zelma Fay Warren
Nov 9, 2013
Zelma Fay Warren passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2013. Zelma was born March 10, 1931 in Jacksboro, Texas to Ludie Ann and Martin Holley. Mrs. Warren retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone after thirty-nine years of service. Zelma was preceded in death by her husband, C.J. Warren and daughter, Kelly Warren. Survivors include her sons, Holley Warren and Jimmy Warren and...
Nathan Don Ratts
Nov 8, 2013
Nathan “Don” Ratts passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 after a brief illness. Born September 15, 1939 in Weatherford Texas to Dennis and Monta May Ratts. Don married his bride, Linda Woods in 1962. They spent their lives in the Weatherford area where they raised their two daughters, Leah and Donna. Don had three careers throughout his life; aircraft mechanic,...
Dorothy Ida Groh
Nov 5, 2013
Dorothy Ida Groh, 91, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013, in a local nursing facility. Dorothy was born March 28, 1922, in Quincy, Illinois, to Marriam Hildred and Oliver Elliott Waddell.
Mrs. Groh was a cook at the Pythian Home for twenty-three years prior to her retirement in 1992. She was a long time resident of Weatherford...
Jeweldene H. Monroe
Nov 5, 2013
Jeweldene H. Monroe was born October, 29th, 1936 in Pine Creek, Virginia to Myrtle and Jack Hawkins. She passed away November 5th, 2013 at Weatherford, Texas at the age of 77 years. Jeweldene and Willie Ray Hinson were married on November 25th, 1953 in Wilkesboro, N.C. They had four children. She and Bobby Joe Monroe were married on February 14th,...
William R. Alexander
Nov 4, 2013
William R. Alexander, 87, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Mr. Alexander was born February 3, 1926 in Iredell, Texas to Bessie and James Russell Alexander. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include a brother, E. E. Alexander and numerous nieces and nephews. No services are scheduled.
Dale 'Alan' Clark
Nov 3, 2013
Dale “Alan” Clark, 60, of Weatherford, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, November 3, 2013, with his beloved wife of 31 years by his side.
Alan was preceded in death by his mother and father, Bernice and Lee Clark.
He is survived by his wife and soul mate, Sherry; son, Johnny Hayes and wife, Traci of Mineral Wells; daughter, Shawna...
Norma Louise Dunnington
Nov 1, 2013
Norma Louise Dunnington, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 1, 2013. Norma was born September 25, 1941 to Noial Williams and Lee Edna Dillard Williams in Taylor, Texas. Norma retired from Civil Service where she worked as a Paralegal in Medical Claims Recovery and Government Claims, 7th Bomb Wing, office of the Staff Judge...
Howard Franklin Johnson
Oct 26, 2013
Howard Franklin Johnson passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013. Howard’s incredible journey started on May 12, 1922, when he became the first born to Harve Franklin Johnson and Bessie Maddux Johnson. Raised on a farm, during the depression, Howard learned the value of a nickel and kept it until he passed. After attending Brock High School, he happily farmed on...
Alice Lee Chapman
Oct 24, 2013
Alice Lee Chapman, 80, departed this life early Thursday morning, October 24, 2013 at Cedar Hill Healthcare Center. Mrs. Chapman was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was an owner of Aledo General Merchandise and CC Flowers for many years. Alice was active in GA’s, president of PTA and taught Sunday school. She helped compile history of Parker...
Margaret Whatley Riley
Oct 24, 2013
Margaret Whatley Riley left this life, her earthly home and entered into the eternal home on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in Weatherford, Texas where she had lived several years. Memorial service will be held on November 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Christian Church in Weatherford, Texas with Pastor Danny Couch officiating. Margaret was born August 20, 1926 in...
Margaret Louise Riley
Oct 24, 2013
Margaret Whatley Riley left this life, her earthly home and entered into the eternal home on Thursday, October 24, 2013 in Weatherford, Texas where she had lived several years. Memorial service will be held on November 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Christian Church in Weatherford, Texas with Pastor Danny Couch officiating. Margaret was born August 20, 1926 in...
Kathy Jo Bremer
Oct 23, 2013
Kathy Jo Bremer, age 61, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas. Born June 12, 1952, Kathy grew up in Weatherford with six siblings. Kathy was a people person of strong Baptist faith; she never met a stranger and always had a smile on her face. She was a 911 dispatcher and meter maid for Weatherford. A...
Sealy Barton Smith
Oct 22, 2013
Sealy Barton Smith, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, in Weatherford, Texas.
Sealy was born November 4, 1925, to D.V. and Elna Barton Smith, in Santa Anna, Texas. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II as a tail gunner on a B-24, flying thirteen combat missions over Germany. Following the war...
Dorothy Peters
Oct 21, 2013
Dorothy Peters, age 90, of Weatherford, died Monday night, October 21, 2013, with her family by her side. Born May 24, 1923, in Detroit, Michigan, a resident of Weatherford for several years, she was a homemaker, travel agent, and member of South Main Church of Christ.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Luke T. Peters, Jr., and a son,...
Wayne Rothburn Hill
Oct 15, 2013
Wayne Rothburn Hill, 69, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2013, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born November 25, 1943 in Beckley, West Virginia. He was the beloved son of Willie Marie Hill and the late Nelson Rothburn Hill of Salem, VA. Wayne is preceded in death by first wife, Nancy Louise Hill, and he leaves behind...
Melba Leota Fickling
Oct 15, 2013
Melba Leota Fickling, 98, passed away Tuesday, 10/15/2013 in Fort Worth. Melba was born April 21, 1915 in Melvin, Texas to Samuel and Samantha Moore. She wrked as a bookeeper and a insurance agent. Survivors included: daughters, Carolyn A. Smith of Georgetown, Texas, Glenda Plowman and husband Doye of Weatherford, Jeanie Robinson and husband Jim of Everett, Washington, Five grandchildren,...
Nelly Jane Carter
Oct 13, 2013
Nelly Jane Carter, age 78, of Weatherford, died Sunday, October 13, 2013, in Panama City, Florida.
Jane was born December 7, 1934, in Parker County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She loved her family, and the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She married Leslie Carter...
Fern Coalson Hudson
Oct 13, 2013
Fern Coalson Hudson, age 101, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Fern was born February 16, 1912 to Vines and Mattie Coalson in Garner, TX. She was one of seven children: Gladys, Wayne, Brooks, Lem, Fern, Marshall and Lou. Fern married D.R. Hudson on Nov. 25, 1937 and was married for 63 years before D....