Sondra Anne Nelms, 83, of Weatherford passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1936 in Williamsport, Indiana to Owen S and Dorothy Tignor Howard. Sondra was a 1958, graduate of Northwest School of Nursing in Amarillo and a 1961 graduate of University of New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Joseph J Nelms, her parents and her sister Cherie Kay Dixon. Sondra is survived by her daughters, Janyce Elaine Holmosly and D’Anne Nelms; son, Howard Joseph Nelms; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date. “I am alive and…

Sylvia M. Brown passed away November 12th, 2019 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 11th, 1932 Sylvia Marybeth Joiner in McGreggor, TX to Isabelle and Courtney Joiner, the third of four daughters. She met the love of her life Charles Brown in 1954 and they were married April 16th, 1955 at Northside Baptist in Weatherford, TX. In 1958 they became the proud parents of their only child Tammera Leigh Brown. She is preceded in death by her parents Courtney and Isabelle, sister Juanita Allmon, and sister Nell Read. She is survived by her husband Charles Brown, daughter Tammera, and favorite son-in-law David Park, granddaughter…

Johnny Kirkland, 70, of Weatherford went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 after a long battle with IBM and a recent diagnosis of cancer. Funeral service: 1pm, Friday, November 15, 2019 at First Baptist Church with interment to follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8pm, Thursday, in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or American Cancer Society. Johnny was a Millsap High School graduate of 1967 and a faithful member of First Baptist Church for 33 years. He retired after working 30 years for the Weatherford Post Office. He owned fabric stores in Weatherford and Granbury.…

Mary E. Vaughn, 95, of Weatherford, passed away early on Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019, at her home. Visitation will begin at 9 A.M., on Friday, November 15, 2019, at North Side Baptist Church, 913 N. Main Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services celebrating her life will be held at 10 A.M., Friday, at the church. Burial will follow at Zion Hill Cemetery. Mary was born May 18, 1924 in Parker County to Bascom and Leta Dugan. She was a graduate of Peaster High School and was the Valedictorian of her class. Mary married J.W. Vaughn in 1943, and together they raised two sons, Jim and Mike. She worked for General…

Max Cameron Ratheal, 76, of Weatherford, TX passed away on November 12 ,2019. A visitation will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 6 to 8 pm at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 16, 2019, 10 am at Couts United Methodist Church. Max was born on September 25, 1943 in Crosbyton, TX to Alvie and Charlsie Ratheal. After high school he completed his master’s degree in Chemistry. He was a chemistry professor at Weatherford College. Along with being a part-time radio and TV actor, he enjoyed the outdoors along with archaeology and had travelled to Central America to above the Arctic Circle.…

On Friday, Nov. 9, 2019, Adam Jose Rojo passed away at the age of 21. Adam was born on March 13, 1998 in Weatherford, TX to Jose and Schawna Rojo. He graduated from Weatherford High School in 2017. He leaves behind: mom, Schawna; dad, Jose; sister, Cecellia; brothers, Cordarro and Andrew Rojo; nieces, Ciera, Nadia, Tapanga, Alexandira and Karina; nephew, Steven and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. God bless. Forever in our hearts and always on our minds.

Carolyn Sue Born passed from this life Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at the age of 74 in her home in Willow Park, Texas. Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2019 at Annetta Cemetery, Annetta, Texas. Carolyn was born January 1, 1945 in Enid, Oklahoma to Calvin Lloyd and Ozella A. Vanover Haley. She attended school for 12 years and graduated from Drummond High School in 1963. She married Harold Dean Born on August 29, 1964 at St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Enid, Oklahoma. Carolyn worked for Champlin Oil Company at their Enid office until it closed and then transferred to their Fort Worth office. She worked 30 years in…

Billy Ralph Francis, 95, of Weatherford, passed away early on Monday morning, November 4, 2019, at his home. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2 P.M., on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Fellowship Baptist Church, 173 Green Branch Road, in Weatherford. Billy was born July 18, 1924, in Mineral Wells, to Henry and Mary Francis. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Billy earned his private pilot’s license at an early age. He worked as a Technical Writer for General Dynamics for several years. Billy was an excellent marksman and participated in several archery tournaments. He also enjoyed various outdoor activities like fishing. Bill…

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Marcus Dean Turner, 66, beloved husband, father, step-father, and grandfather, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019 at his home with his wife. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish, 16250 Old Weatherford Road, Aledo 76008. Interment: Greenwood Community Cemetery. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Sunday at White’s Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford 76086. Marcus was born September 6, 1953 in Fort Worth, son of Weldon Stuart and Vonda Lee Smith Turner. His family moved to Parker County in 1957 where he grew up. Marcus attended all 12 years at Aledo where he graduated in 1972. He attended Weatherford College where he received his Associates…

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Kathlynn “Kathy” Corrine Lyon, age 80, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at her home. She was born to Richard and Carmen Gilliam on March 7, 1939 in Los Angeles, California. Kathy was a graduate of Hollywood High and a survivor of The Great Alaskan 9.2 Earthquake of 1964. She had a true love for animals, and it all began in 1967 when she opened a pet shop in Hollywood, California. In her 30’s Kathy was one of the foremost people in California to advocate animal protection and animal rights. She was a member of the Association of Avian Veterinarians and the Veterinary Information Network. While living in…

Douglas “Doug” L. Edmondson, 84, of Weatherford, formerly of Burkett, Texas, passed away early on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10 until 11 a.m., on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services will begin at 11a.m at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Burkett Cemetery in Burkett, Texas, Friday, at 3 p.m. Doug was born on August 17, 1935 in Burkett, Texas to E.C. Edmondson and Juanita Strickland-Edmondson. Doug married Jackie Hart on July 2, 1962 and together had 4 daughters. He worked Security at Lockheed-Martin for over 30 years prior to his retirement. Doug…

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Colorado National Guard, and Denver Sheriff Department, Larry was a true servant who will be missed by family and friends across the country. Private family service in Weatherford, Texas.

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Virginia Lynn Thomas, 67, of Weatherford passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019. Funeral service: 10am, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Friendship Baptist Church with interment to follow in Clark Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 pm, Friday, November 8, 2019 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Virginia was born October 11, 1952 in McKinney, Texas to Martin and Patsy Dunn Hardin. She was a retired medical records technician and a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and played the piano. Virginia loved spending time with her grandchildren and crafting. She is preceded in death by her parents. Virginia is survived by her husband Floyd; children, Brett Berdine and…

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Christopher Howard Goen passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019. He was born July 9, 1964 in Mineral Wells. Chris touched many students lives as the Ag teacher at Millsap High School for the past 30 years. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his son, Payton Goen and wife Amanda; his pride and joy, grandson Kole Goen; mother, Kay Stowe; father Curtis Goen and wife Wenda; brother Craig Goen and wife Dena; nephews Michael and Matthew Goen; uncles Tommy Wilson and Bobby Goen and wife Eldonna; aunts Linda Nall and Debi Jacobson; numerous extended family and friends. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home. Funeral…

Michael Jean Riggle, 77, passed away on October 25, 2019 after a brief illness. Michael was born in Blackwell, Oklahoma on October 21, 1942 to the late Joseph and Jewell Gilham Riggle. He worked at Bell Helicopter as a machinist, where he later retired. Michael leaves behind a host of loving family.

Janet Mathis Liles, 73, of Weatherford, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019. She was surrounded by her family. Janet was born to Jack and Peggy Terry Mathis on February 15, 1946, in Dallas, Texas. She was married to her high school sweetheart, John Barry Liles, for over 50 years; together they had three children. Janet’s life work and joy was taking care of children. She worked for over twenty years at First Baptist Church Daycare and then at Willow Park Daycare, where she loved and cared for many generations of children. Her second home was Possum Kingdom Lake, where many happy years were spent with friends and family. Janet is…

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June “Honey” Berry, age 79, of Cashion, Oklahoma, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 while surrounded by her family. June was born to Elmer and Ada Sharp on June 13, 1940 in Dublin, Texas and was the youngest of seven children until her father remarried and was one of fourteen children. June married in 1957 and lived in Whitt, Texas where she was a homemaker and stayed home raising her children. In 1986 June was introduced to the love of her life, Nathan “Peck” Berry, they were married until he passed away in 1996. June loved to fish, garden, travel, and most importantly loved her family. She was known to…

Hervey Edward Grard, 87, of Weatherford passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019. He was born June 24, 1932, to George and Maude Bowden Grard, in Fairfield, Maine. Hervey’s greatest pride was serving in the US Army. He served during the Korean War and was para trooper and a cook. He worked for Bell Helicopter, Butler Ventamatic and CCA as a mechanic and for Millsap ISD as a custodian. Hervey was a mild tempered, supportive father who loved people. He made a difference in the lives of many young men’s lives in Millsap from running chains at youth football games to working at the school. Hervey also enjoyed woodworking, making benches…

Brent Ellis Davis, age 61, of Weatherford, Texas, formerly of Greenfield, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born in Richmond, IN on December 21, 1957, to Ellis and Juanita (Allen) Davis. He worked for various Automotive Companies in Indiana and Texas, as a mechanic. Brent loved race cars and muscle cars and taking care of horses. He is survived by his daughter, Talena (Chad) Huntsman of New Palestine, IN; brother, Jeffrey Davis of Greenfield,IN; and sisters, Brenda (Dana) Hamilton of Greenfield,IN, Arleen Davis of Greenfield,IN, and Darlene (Danny) Willis of Charlottesville,IN; half-sister, Diana Clark of Enterprise, AL; granddaughters, Lucille and Lily Huntsman; and many…

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Dorothy Mae Cantrell Marshall, 90, of Weatherford, TX, went to Heaven on October 29, 2019. A funeral service is scheduled for November 1, 2019, 10 AM, at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, with burial following at Shannon Rose Cemetery in Fort Worth. Dorothy was born on March 6, 1929 to Gentry and Estelle Cantrell. She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, and exceptional prayer warrior. She is survived by her sons, Wayne and Linda Marshall of Weatherford; Ronnie and Holly Marshall of Benbrook; daughter, Connie Dean Marshall of Weatherford; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan D. and her daughter, Lynn.

Coarl Lois Listenbee, 80, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019. She was born August 31, 1939, to Joe Bob and Veta Irene Allison Walker, in Stonewall, OK. Lois enjoyed crafting, sewing and spoiling her great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Jack Listenbee; daughter, Debra Leah Graham; son, Rickie Gene Graham; mother and step-dad, Veta and Murphy Sorrells; sisters, Juanita “Bonnie” Walker and Linda Rogers; and brother, Joe Wayne Walker. Survivors include her sister, Sherry Ford; brother, Buddy Sorrells; grandchildren, Katie Kimbrell, Clovis Smith, Crystal Mayes, Ashley Graham, and Amanda Miller; 12 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday,…

Joyce Vermillion, 91, of Weatherford passed away Monday, October 28, 2019. Funeral service: 10am, Saturday, November 2, 2019 in the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Visitation: 7 to 8:30pm, Friday at the funeral home. Joyce was born April 1, 1928 in Wolfe City, Texas to James and Grace Wood Hewitt. She enjoyed gardening and baking and was a member of First Baptist Church of Horseshoe. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, husband Cecil along with two sisters, Anna Camp and Mildred Williams. She is survived by her children, Linda Gallo, Shawn Young, Bill Richardson and Traci Richardson; brother, James Hewitt; grandchildren, Michael Martin, David Gallo, Dusty Sibble, Calli Rivera…

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Colorado National Guard, and Denver Sheriff Department, Larry was a true servant who will be missed by family and friends across the country. Private family service in Weatherford, Texas.

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On Friday, October 18, 2019, Patti Jo Allen, 62, of Weatherford, TX, passed away after a brief illness. Born in Schotten, Germany, she was the loving daughter of the late Elton Ray and Nancy Lee (Messersmith) Allen. She had been employed in retail and the hotel industry for many years. Patti was an avid lover of all animals, but especially cats. In her spare time, she liked to practice her self-taught artistic skills by primarily drawing animals and nature scenes. She also enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles and spoiling her niece, Lauren. Patti had a very generous heart and loved volunteering for her church. She is survived by her brother, Tom…

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Douglas “Doug” L. Edmondson, 84, of Weatherford, formerly of Burkett, Texas, passed away early on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10 until 11 a.m., on Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Funeral services will begin at 11a.m at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Burkett Cemetery in Burkett, Texas, Friday, at 3 p.m. Doug was born on August 17, 1935 in Burkett, Texas to E.C. Edmondson and Juanita Strickland-Edmondson. Doug married Jackie Hart on July 2, 1962 and together had 4 daughters. He worked Security at Lockheed-Martin for over 30 years prior to his retirement. Doug…