Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Bonita Mae Dixon
Nov 6, 2012
Bonita Mae Dixon, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in Weatherford, Texas. She was born on May 9, 1931 in Mineral Wells, Texas. Bonita was a longtime resident of Weatherford, Texas. She leaves behind her daughters, Bonnie Gilbreath of Fort Worth, Pat Bailey and husband, James of Weatherford; son, Troy Dixon, Jr. and wife, Linda of Aubrey;...
Bertha Mae Jones
Nov 6, 2012
Long-time resident and retired businesswoman, Bertha Jones, 96, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2012 in a local care facility. With her husband, the late C.H. Jones, Bertha owned and operated Jones Theatres in Weatherford beginning with the opening of the Plaza Theatre in 1941 until their retirement in 1975. In 1948, they built one of the first drive-in theatres, Jones...
Rosalie Butler
Nov 5, 2012
Rosalie Butler, 77, of Weatherford, died Monday, November 5, 2012 in a Fort Worth hospital. Mrs. Butler was born on June 22, 1935 in Millsap Texas. She was a graduate of TCU, a retired school teacher teaching eighth grade American history for years and a member of Tin Top Church of Christ. Rosalie loved to sing and travel, sewing, crocheting...
Bobby Gene Turpin
Nov 4, 2012
Bobby Gene Turpin, age 81, died Sunday morning, November 4, 2012 at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. Bobby was born, June 9, 1931 to the late Homer and Dora Turpin in Weatherford where he was a lifelong resident. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 1950 and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. After returning home he graduated...
Teresa Lynn Dromgoole
Nov 3, 2012
Teresa Lynn Dromgoole, 57, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 at home with her family by her side. Teresa was born September 13, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas to Donna Louise and Jerald Davis. Teresa was a homemaker and her life was devoted to family. She was also a patriotic citizen; she and a daughter voted early last Thursday...
Cynthia Ann Watkins
Nov 3, 2012
Cynthia Ann Watkins Castillo, age 77, of Fort Worth, died Saturday night, November 3, 2012 in a Bedford Hospital. Cynthia was born January 5, 1935 in Dennis, Texas. She was a homemaker, an electronics assembler and member of the Eagle Mountain International Church. Cynthia was employed by E.G.& G, Astro Physics and Del Norte before her retirement. She was preceded...
James Allen Patrick, Sr.
Nov 3, 2012
James Allen Patrick, Sr. passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012 in a Weatherford, Texas care facility. James was born June 24, 1929 in Snyder, Texas to Dora Jane and John Earl Patrick. Mr. Patrick was a retired oil field truck driver. He was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church in Weatherford. James was preceded in death by two sons,...
Mack Darryl McEndree
Nov 2, 2012
Mack Darryl McEndree, age 71, of Weatherford, died Friday afternoon, November 2, 2012 in a Fort Worth Hospital. Born December 11, 1940 in Arvin, California, a resident of Weatherford for several years. He was retired aircraft supervisor from Lockheed Martin and member of the South Main Church of Christ. Mack enjoyed collecting antique lamps, going to garage sales and gardening....
Elinor Elliott Ray
Oct 29, 2012
Elinor Elliott Ray, age 79, of Weatherford, died Monday, October 29, 2012 in a Fort Worth hospital. Mrs. Ray was born May 20, 1933 in Nashville, ARK the daughter of the late Oscar G and the late Nita Besse (Dowdy) Powell. She was a member of Dennis First Baptist Church and was known as a custom seamstress. She was employed...
Trevis Lynn Henderson
Oct 29, 2012
Trevis Lynn Henderson, age 22, died on Monday, October 29, 2012 in Dallas. Born October 26, 1990 in Lewisville, Texas. He was a commercial HVAC Technician and he attended First Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Trevor and Karen Henderson of Weatherford and Cathy Eggers and Chris Thompson of Ponder; God Parents, Eddie and Rebecca Martinez of Waxahachie; sisters,...
Margie Scott
Oct 28, 2012
Margie was born on the family farm near Centerview, Missouri on June 9, 1924 to Lorrin Lee and Gertrude Ethel Haile Simmons. She attended a one-room schoolhouse at Highland Rural School/Columbus Rural School, Johnson County, Missouri, prior to graduating from College High School, Warrensburg, Missouri at age 15 in 1940. Lee taught Margie everything she learned in first grade, so...
Bubba Edward Nelson Carter
Oct 27, 2012
"Bubba” Edward Nelson Carter, Jr., age 52, passed away on Saturday, October 27th, 2012, in Fort Worth, Texas, surrounded by friends and family. Bubba was born on September 30th, 1960, to Ed and Beverly Carter, in Richmond, Virginia.
He was a longtime resident of Weatherford and owner of Carter Plumbing along with his dad, Ed for 40 years. Bubba...
Melinda Lou Odom
Oct 26, 2012
Melinda Odom, 49, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 in Fort Worth. Melinda was born October 6, 1963 in Fort Worth, Texas to Bobby and Nadine Odom. She was a certified nursing aid. She is preceded in death by her father. Melinda is survived by her son, Matthew Whitworth; companion, Mike Murphy; parents, Nadine and Charlie Richardson; sisters, Theresa Bankston...
Gerald Lee McCloud
Oct 26, 2012
Gerald Lee McCloud, age 70, of Poolville, died Friday night, October 26, 2012 in the local hospital. Born July 22, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois. He was a heavy equipment operating engineer, member of the Miracle Christian Center in Buffalo, Texas and a veteran of the U. S. Marines.Survivors include his wife, Shirley McCloud of Poolville; daughter, Gina Jones and husband,...
Shirley V. Williams
Oct 21, 2012
Shirley V. Williams, a beloved wife, mother, Grammer, and Great Grammer, went home on Sunday, October 21, 2012.
Shirley was born at home on June 1, 1924, in Lawrence, Indiana. She attended Purdue University, where she met the love of her life, her husband of 68 years, Fred Williams. After Fred joined the Army Air Force, she traveled to Victoria,...
Michael Randall Lowrance
Oct 19, 2012
Michael Randall Lowrance, 24, passed away Oct. 19, 2012 at his home in Aledo, Texas. Michael was born Oct. 6, 1988 in Ft. Worth, TX. He is the son of Ronald Alvin Lowrance and Debbie Murrell Lowrance. He attended Weatherford schools. He was a professional welder. He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, skate boarding and bicycling. He...
E. H. Ames, Jr.
Oct 19, 2012
E. H. Ames Jr. passed away Friday, October 19, 2012. E.H. was born in Blanchard, Oklahoma February 24, 1933 the fourth child of Edgar and Mildred Puckett Ames. When he was a young child the family moved to Texas settling in the Fox and Aledo Communities. He married Harvalene Linthicum on November 14, 1952. He retired from Texas Utilities after...
Billy Don Mitchell
Oct 14, 2012
Billy D. Mitchell, age 84, died on Sunday, October 14, 2012 in Weatherford, Texas. Billy was born on February 25, 1928 to Stuart J and Lois Nash Mitchell in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from Dennis High School. Billy served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked at Weatherford Oil and Tool for 25 years and retired in...
Linda Surginer Preston
Oct 11, 2012
Linda Surginer Preston, 47, died Thursday, October 11, 2012. Linda was born July 31, 1965 in Weatherford to Johnny and Addie Surginer. She was a baptist and an escrow officer for the State of Texas. Linda was an avid Longhorns fan, golfer and loved helping people. Linda is survived by her husband, Patrick Preston; children, Kristi Loggins and Brian Loggins;...
Joseph Edward Sutton
Oct 11, 2012
Mr. Joseph Edward Sutton, age 66, died on Thursday, October 11, 2012 in Weatherford, Texas. He was born on February 7, 1946 to Raymond and Alice Griffin Sutton in Weatherford, Texas. Mr. Sutton worked for 27 years at Lockheed. He loved working in his garden and fishing. He leaves behind his wife, Vickie Sutton of Weatherford; daughters, Josie Reeder and...