Obituary Notices and Memorial Services
Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel
Remembering Loved Ones in Parker County and Surrounding Areas
Martha Imogene "Gene" Sneed
Feb 28, 2021
Martha Imogene “Gene” Sneed, age 92 years and 11 months, left this earth and flew into the arms of Jesus, on February 28, 2021. Gene was a resident of Weatherford since the early 50s. She was a beautician and owned the Beauty Lounge before retiring.
Gene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward; grandson, Austin Sneed; and great grandson,...
Sheriff Larry L. Fowler
Feb 27, 2021
Parker County mourns the tragic loss of our beloved sheriff, Larry L. Fowler.
He was born June 5, 1938, to Mary Naomi Durrett-Evans, in Weatherford, Texas. He married Gail Williams-Fowler on June 23, 1990.
He passed from this life and entered into the presence of our Lord at the age of 82, on February 27, 2021, surrounded by his...
James Stuart Barfield
Feb 25, 2021
James Stuart Barfield was born on February 23, 1948. He went to High School in New Jersey and he attended Glassboro State University, where he played football as an offensive lineman. He graduated with a BA in History and a minor in English. During his younger years, Jim was a part-time Disc Jockey and loved to recite trivia concerning...
Dennis Corder
Feb 25, 2021
Dennis Corder, 67, of Weatherford, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at his residence. Dennis was born August 23, 1953, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Raymond Harold and Marjorie Tatum Corder. He was a 1971 graduate of Weatherford High School. Dennis joined the United States Air Force in 1972 and faithfully served until his retirement in 1992.
He was preceded...
Wanda Yvonne Headrick
Feb 25, 2021
Wanda Yvonne Headrick, 68, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Wanda was born March 10, 1952, in Orlando, Florida, to Glen David and Danna Frady Phelps. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a retired horsewoman, film production coordinator, and certified health care giver. Wanda loved animals and enjoyed horseback riding.
She is survived by her husband,...
Dover Louise Lewis
Feb 24, 2021
Dover Louise Lewis, age 99, passed from this life on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Dover was born August 11, 1921, in Weatherford, Texas, to George and Valvree Ellis Rucker. She was a domestic assistant working for Dr. Whalen for over 30 years. Dover loved to cook and was known as a marvelous baker. She was a member of the Prince...
John Wesley Powell
Feb 23, 2021
John Wesley Powell, 82 years old. Born on December 5, 1938, in Fort Worth, Texas, to parents Horace and Willie Mac Powell. He passed away on February 23, 2021, after his fight with cancer and heart disease. He was a dearly loved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend.John retired in 1998, from the Fort Worth PD Marshal's office,...
Collin Bailey Sturgis
Feb 23, 2021
Collin Bailey Sturgis, 14, of Weatherford, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, in Fort Worth.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Monday, March 1, 2021, at the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home. Burial...
Thomas Michael Johnston
Feb 22, 2021
Thomas Michael Johnston, 72, known to his friends as Mike, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 9, 1948, in Staten Island, New York, to Thomas and Elizabeth Reardon Johnston. He spent his childhood in Staten Island and New Jersey before heading south to Florida.
Mike was a commercial real estate...
Jimmy Clay Holder
Feb 21, 2021
Jimmy Clay Holder, 80, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away Sunday afternoon, February 21, 2021, at his home.
A graveside committal service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, February 27, at Tin Top Cemetery, south of Weatherford. Jimmy was born on April 15, 1940, in Weatherford, Texas, to Lonnie Jim Holder and Loie Bell...
Lonnene Wooten
Feb 21, 2021
Mary Lonnene Wooten, 73, of Weatherford, Texas, passed away peacefully at Santa Fe Health and Rehab, on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Lonnene was born on October 8, 1947, to Lonnie and Rose (Bachor) Wooten, both deceased. Lonnene was a dedicated Christian, avid artist, and loved working with children. Her friendly disposition radiated in her previous hometown of Throckmorton, as...
Jack Lee Minnix
Feb 19, 2021
Jack Lee Minnix, 82, of Weatherford, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Friday, February 19, 2021. Jack was born on June 9, 1938, in Salem, Virginia, to George and Blanch Minnix. Jack worked at Roanoke Textiles and was a retired salesman for Dodson, Bar-Jan, and most recently Lynco Products. Jack was an avid golfer, but his...
William Lee Scharlz
Feb 19, 2021
William Lee Scharlz, known as Bill to everyone, was 72 when he went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 19, 2021.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Stella Scharlz, and his son, Jamie Badger.
Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nelda; son, Jeff Scharlz and wife, Carrie; granddaughter,...
Donald Louis Cranford
Feb 17, 2021
On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, Donald Louis Cranford lost a hard fight with cancer. Donny, Don, or Donald, a few of the names he was known by, was born in Mineral Wells, on April 20, 1948. He was raised in Perrin and then moved to Stephenville to finish his education and graduate from Tarleton State College. Donald then joined...
Dr. Clyde Edmond Durnil
Feb 17, 2021
Dr. Clyde Edmond Durnil, age 84, of Aledo, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2021. He spent time with his family in Trinidad, West Indies as a missionary. He also pastored a church in Illinois and one in Georgia.
The last 32 years he spent in Milford, Ohio at First Baptist Church as a Bearing...
Richard Morris Biggs
Feb 14, 2021
Richard Morris Biggs, 76, passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at his residence. Richard was born February 15, 1944, in Garden City, Michigan, to Albert and Mae Smallwood Biggs.
As the owner of Autumn Homes, he was a successful home builder that formerly held an office with the Realtor Association. Richard was reared in North Side Baptist Church, where he...
Beverly Guiles Vestal
Feb 10, 2021
Beverly Guiles Vestal, 81, passed away at Hilltop Park Memory Center, Weatherford, Texas, February 10, 2021. Beverly was the second daughter of Hollis and Ruthel Guiles, and was born and raised in Weatherford, Texas, on August 1, 1939.
She attended South Weatherford School and graduated from Weatherford High School in 1957. Beverly had a 30-year career with the Department...
John Michael Eby
Feb 9, 2021
With deepest sorrow we announce that John Michael Eby, 19, our most beloved son, brother, and friend, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in Fort Worth. John was born on June 26, 2001, in Fort Worth, to Brandon and Carey Eby. He worked diligently at whatever he set his heart to do. He will affectionately be remembered for...
Juan Angel Torres
Feb 9, 2021
Juan Angel Torres, 57, of Weatherford, was called home by his Heavenly Father on February 9, 2021. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico, to Ruben Torres and Maria Elena Torres Ruiz. In his lifetime he was an entrepreneur of many trades his last being a truck driver of 18 years, which by far was his favorite.
He was...
Curtis Ryan Gammill
Feb 9, 2021
Curtis Ryan Gammill, age 36, passed from this life Tuesday, February 9, 2021, from cancer at a local hospital with his family at his side. Curtis was born August 13, 1984, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Jim and Debbie Beauchamp Gammill. He was a Technology Support Troubleshooter in the IT industry and a member of the Church of Christ....