Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Robert L. Schreiber
Aug 30, 2011
Robert L. Schreiber, age 75, of Weatherford, a devoted husband. Father and friend departed this world for his Heavenly home in heaven on Tuesday morning, August 30, 2011. Robert was born October 29, 1935 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Florence (Higgerson) Schreiber and Joseph C. Schreiber, sister, Jeanette Marlin and brother, John J. Schreiber....
Laura C. Nice
Aug 29, 2011
Laura C Nice, 98, of Weatherford, passed away on Monday August 29, 2011. Born in Shamokin, Pennsylvania to William and Laura Mowery, Mrs. Nice was one of 18 children. She was a resident of Parker County since 1987 where she was a homemaker and a loving caregiver to all family and friends. Preceding her in death are her husband Wardner,...
Judy Louise Gilbert
Aug 27, 2011
Judy Louise Gilbert, 69, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday August 27, 2011. Born May 31, 1942 in New Berg Heights, Ohio, she was a long time resident of Parker County. Judy was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church, an advocate in the Prison Ministries, a loyal volunteer at Center of Hope and Parker County Animal Shelter. She was a proud...
Stephen Earl Dewveall
Aug 26, 2011
Stephen Earl Dewveall, 59, of Aledo departed this life to rejoice in the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday afternoon, August 26, 2011. He was born August 25, 1952 in Weatherford to Charles and Leta Mae Dewveall. Stephen was an accomplished handyman woodworker and a wood pattern maker; contracting with several companies. He enjoyed camping and square dancing. ...
Martha Louise Watson
Aug 23, 2011
Martha Louise Watson, 84, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011. She was a long time resident of Weatherford, the former principal at North Side Consolidated School, a retired teacher from Weatherford Independent School District, a member of the Parker County Retired Teachers Association and a member of First United Methodist Church of Weatherford. Louise loved gardening, cooking, and sewing. She...
Loretta Mary Shanklin
Aug 21, 2011
Loretta Mary “Lorie” Shanklin, 58, of Weatherford, passed away in a Fort Worth hospital Sunday, August 21, 2011. Lorie was born May 27, 1953 in LaSalle Peru, Illinois to Doris Gertrude and Arthur Alfred Utz. Mrs. Shanklin earned a masters degree in special education. She served eight years as an elementary school principal and retired as a special education administrator...
J.C. Morgan
Aug 16, 2011
JC Morgan, 88, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday evening, August 16, 2011, in the Weatherford hospital. Born May 30, 1923, in Belton, Texas, he was a resident of Parker County for many years. JC was a former route carrier for the Fort Worth Star Telegram for 25 years and a Seventh Day Adventist.
He was preceded in death by his...
Myrna Pearl O'Boyle
Aug 13, 2011
Myrna Pearl O’Boyle, age 85, of Aledo, died on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at her residence. She was born May 25, 1926 in Stephenville, Texas. Myrna was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, George and Mayme Morton, brother, Billy...
Christopher Manuel Hooper
Aug 8, 2011
Christopher Manuel Hooper, 28, of Weatherford, passed away on Monday August 8, 2011. Mr. Hooper was born December 12, 1982 in Laredo, Texas to Valerie and Manuel Rivera. Christopher and his family moved to several different places before settling in Weatherford. He attended Tyson Jr. High and Weatherford High School where he was a band member and played basketball until...
Bryan Lane Deforrest
Aug 8, 2011
Bryan Lane DeForrest, 86, of Weatherford passed away on Monday August 8, 2011 in a local nursing home. He was born on December 3, 1924 to Byron and Margaret DeForrest in Richardson Park, Delaware. Mr. DeForrest was an avid hunter and target shooter. He loved music and spent countless hours recording everything from country to classical. As much as he...
Val Gerstenschlager
Aug 6, 2011
American Airlines Captain Val Gerstenschlager (retired), age 72, of Weatherford, died Saturday, August 6, 2011 while surrounded by his family in Ft. Worth, Texas. Survivors include his wife MerryLynn; one son, Burke Gerstenschlager and wife Michele Whitney of Brooklyn, NY; one daughter, Heidi Gerstenschlager Gresham and husband Dustin, of Lubbock, Texas; one grandson, Benzing Cooper Gresham; one brother, Neal Gerstenschlager...
Vernell Kelley Hutcheson
Aug 3, 2011
Vernell Kelley Hutcheson, age 91, of Weatherford, died Wednesday evening, August 3, 2011 at her residence. She was born June 21, 1920 in the Baker Community, where she had lived all her life. She married the love of her life, Doyle Hutcheson, on September 4, 1937. Vernell was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandma, member of the Baker Baptist Church, life...
Rosa Vaudine (Nelson) Bullington
Aug 2, 2011
Rosa Vaudine (Nelson) Bullington passed away Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011. Vaudine was born in Parker County, Texas on August 23rd, 1924 to Lena Carter Nelson and Samuel Daniel (Dan) Nelson. She graduated from Weatherford High School, attended Texas Business College and worked for First National and Citizen's Banks. She married George Raymond (Ray) Bullington (also from Parker County, a WWII...
Norman Jean Tillman
Jul 29, 2011
Norma Jean Tillman, age 87, of Fort Worth, died Friday morning, July 29, 2011 in Willow Park. She was born June 9, 1924 in Massillion Ohio, a resident of Fort Worth for several years. Mrs. Tillman was a retired supervisor for Fort Worth National Bank, member of Butterfly’s at Fort Worth National Bank and she was a sports enthusiast. She...
Laverne Keller Horton
Jul 29, 2011
LaVerne Keller Horton, age 81, of Weatherford, died Friday, July 29, 2011 at her residence. LaVerne was a born January 29, 1930 in Lamb County. She married Vernon R. Horton on July 29, 1950. LaVerne was long time resident of Parker County, a resident of the Spring Creek Community since August of 1959. She was a member of Spring Creek...
James William Phillips
Jul 28, 2011
James William Phillips, A.K.A “Dad, Pops, Captain or J.W.”, 84, of Weatherford passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011. He was born to the late William Phillips and Annisteen Cross on October 31, 1926, in the Parish of Natchitoches, city of Natchitoches, Louisiana. James confessed Christ as his savior at a very early age. Mr. Phillips was an U.S. Army...
Debbie Colley
Jul 28, 2011
Debbie Jean Colley 51 of Weatherford, passed away Thursday, July 28,2011 at a Fort Worth hospital with her sister Anita by her side. Debbie was born July 21, 1960 in Cleburne. She was a graduate of Weatherford High School, the class of 1978. Debbie was a waitress for many years. She worked at Vivian Courtney's and Campo Verde in Fort...
Ruth Frances Johnson
Jul 25, 2011
Ruth Frances Johnson, 84, of Weatherford passed away Monday, July 25, 2011 in a Fort Worth nursing home. She was born April 22, 1927 in Rochester, Massachusetts and was a long time resident of Parker County. Ruth was a horse trainer that loved to rodeo and spend time outdoors. She is survived by her daughter, Joni Johnson; grandchildren, Tiffany Meeks...
Michelle Dian Praytor
Jul 23, 2011
Michelle Dian Praytor, 49, of Weatherford, went to be with the Lord after a two year courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 31, 1961 in Baudette, Minnesota, to Marvin and Leila Dahl Mollberg. Michelle was a Deputy U. S. Marshal, retiring in September 15, 1995, a former deputy clerk for the Parker County Sheriff’s Department and previous office...
Dylan Mase Read
Jul 22, 2011
Dylan Mase Read, age 18, of Azle, died Friday, July 22, 2011. Dylan was born April 21, 1993 in Weatherford. He was a Baptist, a paint contractor and loved hunting, fishing and skateboarding. Survivors: Son, Nathan Wyatt James Read of Springtown, parents, Alice Wallace of Tucson, Arizona and Billy Read of Azle, sisters, Jennifer Read of Springtown, Chanda Kirk of...
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