Obituary Notices and Memorial Services   
Galbreaith  Pickard Funeral Chapel

Dec 3, 2020

Martha Ann Johnson, 67, grew up as a resident of Weatherford, Texas, passed away Thursday December 3, 2020, at Arlington Memorial.Martha was born November 13, 1953, by Curtis L. Johnson and Mary V. Johnson. Martha attended Weatherford High School and Weatherford College, where she then met Leroy Buckner. Martha then married Leroy Buckner on May 20, 1974. Where they had...

Dec 2, 2020

Rex Timothy Hughes, age 71, passed from this life Wednesday, December 2, 2020, in a local nursing home. Rex was born January 6, 1949, in Sacramento, California. He was a retired Custodian working for Weatherford Independent School District for over 30 years. Rex was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Weatherford, where he sang in the choir....

Dec 2, 2020

Esther Carrie Procter,79, of Weatherford, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at her residence. She was born December 27, 1940, in Bowie, Texas, to Johnie Lawson and Marie Young Cole. 

Esther and her husband owned and operated Procter's Plantland and R & E Plants for over 52 years. She enjoyed supporting her children and grandchildren's sporting events. An avid gardener,...

Dec 2, 2020

Ram Dass once said, “We are all just walking each other home.” However none of us expected Christy to wave good-bye so soon.

Christine “Christy” Schneider, 44, beloved wife, mother and daughter, of Weatherford Texas, stepped through the veil on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

Christy was born in Stanford, California November 19, 1976 but grew up in Weatherford. After graduating from WHS...

Dec 1, 2020

  James Henry Nelson, 45, of Weatherford, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born October 8, 1975, in Big Spring, Texas, to Coy and Wanda Gillette Nelson. 

  James was a kind, compassionate man that was always willing to help anyone in need no matter the situation. He will be remembered for the unconditional love and support he provided...

Dec 1, 2020

Josie Coggins passed away Tuesday, December 1st, at 9:38, in Mansfield, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, with interment to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Josie was born July 22, 1929, in Morton Valley, to Susa Ada Hensley Tankersley and Calvin H. Tankersley. She grew up in the...

Nov 29, 2020

Nov 29, 2020

Laura Marie Lack, age 77, passed from this life Sunday, November 29, 2020, at her residence. Laura was born December 24, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas, to F. W. and Coreen Hensley May. She loved shopping and antiques. Laura was a member of the Millsap Church of Christ. 

Laura is survived by her husband, Lee Lack of Millsap; sons, Royce Lack...

Nov 29, 2020

Alice Marie Youngblood, 65, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020, in a Fort Worth hospital. Alice was born February 9, 1955, in Weatherford, to James Notie and Wanda Walker Langford. 

She was an audio engineer, a self-taught computer technician, a former Office Manager for Farmers Insurance Company, and Jailer for Parker County Sheriff’s Office. Alice was a long-time member...

Nov 27, 2020

Annita “June” Parker, 85, of Weatherford, Texas, went to her heavenly reward on Friday, November 27, 2020. She died surrounded by her loving family after a year-long valiant battle against cancer. June was born January 20, 1935, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Frank and Irene Small. She grew up in Carlsbad, New Mexico, graduating from Carlsbad High School. She loved...

Nov 25, 2020

James “Jim” Hollis Maddux, age 81, died November 25, 2020, at his home in Weatherford, Texas.

Jim Maddux was born February 2, 1939, in Monahans, Texas, to Nora Ranspot Maddux and Bill Bob Maddux. He grew up in Thurber, Texas, with his seven siblings, and attended elementary school in Strawn, Texas. The Maddux family moved to Weatherford, Texas, where Jim attended...

Nov 23, 2020

Susan Ann Romero, age 64, of Weatherford, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. Susan was born October 5, 1956, in Weatherford, Texas, to Clarence and Vada Floyd. She moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico in the mid 70’s and lived most of her life there before returning to Weatherford in 2015. 

Susan loved gardening and enjoyed being outside and especially loved sunflowers....

Nov 22, 2020

Joel Hardin Mallard passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2020, in Lewisville, Texas, surrounded by his loving family. He was resident of Aledo, Texas.

Joel was born to Marjean Snyder Mallard and John Hardin Mallard, on June 28, 1971, in Amarillo, Texas. He moved to Centerville, Texas in time for his first birthday. Joel attended Centerville schools where he played...

Nov 21, 2020

Irene Holloway, 82, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, in a Ft. Worth hospital. She was born February 7, 1938, in Comanche County, Texas, to Dave and Ida Mae Koen Read. 

Irene was an E.E.O Specialist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and retired after 27 dedicated years. She was an active member of Zion Hill Baptist Church...

Nov 20, 2020

  Leston Craig Hall, 61, of Cripple Creek, Colorado, passed away on November 20, 2020, at his home. He was born September 29, 1959, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Leslie and Marleta Hall.  Leston graduated from Weatherford High School in 1978. He joined the Navy in 1979 and served for eight years. Upon leaving the Navy, he enrolled in Nursing...

Nov 20, 2020

Terry Carroll, 61, of Weatherford, passed away, Friday November 20, 2020. He was born in Friona, Texas, in 1959, to Velden and Carolyn Cramer Carroll. At age 8, Terry moved to Fort Worth with his family. As an adult he worked as a pressman for several printing companies. In 2000, Terry moved to Weatherford where he worked for the Senior...

Nov 20, 2020

Mary Louise McKinzie Tackett passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. She was born at home on March 6, 1922, to D. F. and Alice McKinzie, the 8th child of 10. 

Mary grew up helping her family on the farm and attending Center Point Baptist Church. She graduated from Aledo High School in 1940 and married Jack C. Tackett on March 9,...

Nov 20, 2020

  Howard Gene Smith, 88, of Weatherford, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, in a Fort Worth hospital. He was born July 22, 1932, in Sweetwater, Texas, to Emerson and Blanche Goad Smith. Howard was a talented home builder, enjoyed working outside and loved working on old cars. He really enjoyed spending time with his family and all his grandkids. 

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Nov 20, 2020

Richard Eugene Dessecker, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 20, 2020, at a Fort Worth hospital. Rich was born April 30, 1952, in Dover, Ohio, to Alfred Dessecker and Joan Morrison Dessecker, and graduated from Dover High School in Dover, Ohio in 1971.

Rich loved spending time with his family and friends, enjoyed fellowship at his church, and was...

Nov 18, 2020

Emma Lou Mann, age 86, passed from this life Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at a local hospital. Emma Lou was born September 18, 1934, in Rock Creek, Texas, to Clarence and Laura James Blackerby. 

She loved her family, was an avid Reader and Crafter with numerous Needle Point and Cross Stitch projects to her credit. Emma Lou was a retired Dental...