Donna was born in Keene, NH on May 21st 1939 to Paul and Mary McNamara. Donna was Valedictorian of her class of 1957 at Thayer High School. She played a mean 3rd base in softball and held the record for most points (52) in a single basketball game. Donna was very active in the churches and towns where she lived; Salem, NH, Atkinson, NH, Lutz, Fl. and her final church home of Central Christian Church of Weatherford, TX. Donna volunteered in soup kitchens, Habitat for Humanity and counseled troubled teens and their families. She was a Professor at the Boston Institute of Stenotype where she met her late husband, Gerard Danner. She also worked at Raytheon, the Timberlane School District and...

Jonathan Lee Titus, age 36, born 2/3/1984 in Enid, Oklahoma but currently residing in Parker County, TX passed suddenly on 1-24-2021. He was best known for his jokes and laughter, being a loving father & provider, and love of the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing & camping. He was a journeyman plumber with TD Industries for 2 years & a licensed plumber for many years prior, & enjoyed time spent with family & friends. He leaves behind a wife of 7 years Elaina Titus, a son John Weston, daughter Gracie Nicole and step son Vincent Titus. Mother Steffey Lewellan & husband Charles of Mineral Wells, TX , father Ernest Titus of Enid, Oklahoma, mother in law Autumn Ater...

Carl LeRoy Janssen, 73, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 in Pharr, Texas. Carl was born November 25, 1947 in Manning, Iowa to Glen Gus and Donna Mae Staples Janssen. He graduated in 1966 from Williams High School in Williams, Iowa then enlisted in the US Army; serving for three years during the Vietnam War. Carl married the love of his life, Peggy Marlene Green on March 8, 1970 and together they raised three children. In 1982, they moved to Weatherford where he worked for Master Shield and owned and operated a rock hauling business. He was first and foremost a family man who enjoyed supporting his children in all endeavors. Carl was a member of the American Legion in Williams, Iowa and...

Jo Ann Rouse, 86, of Weatherford, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born August 12, 1934 in Mount Vernon, Texas to Bob and Lizzie Martin Hightower. Ann was raised in Mount Vernon and attended school at Mount Vernon ISD. After graduating from high school, she received a BA from East Texas Teacher's College in Commerce, then a Master's in Education from East Texas State University in Commerce. Ann taught in Saltillo, Tyler, and San Angelo, before joining Midland ISD where she retired after teaching 2nd grade for a total of 38 years. She was a proud member of Delta Kappa Gamma, a professional sorority for teachers, Texas Retired Teachers Association, and a faithful member of First...

Lawrence Paul Owen, 58, of Weatherford passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1962 in Tucson, Arizona to Tom and Alice Martinez Owen. Lawrence loved spending time with his family, especially his sons and grandbabies. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Tom Owen, Jr. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda; sons, Eddie Swisher, Lawrence Owen and Michael Owen; daughter, Brittany Rodgers Johnson; mother, Alice Owen; sisters, Mary Owen, Carmen Borden and Bobbie DeLaBarcena as well as his precious grand babies, Cayden Owen, Carter Owen and Lacey Johnson.

Archie William Brawner, 93, of Weatherford, Texas, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 10, 2020. He was born July 22, 1927 in San Antonio, Texas and was raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is survived by his son Robert (Bob) and wife, Joy of Aledo, TX; siblings, Jack and Fred Brawner of Corpus Christi and Martha Harrington of San Antonio; six grandchildren, Shayne, Bryan, Kristen, Christopher and Brandon Brawner, and Kelley Martinez; and 3 great-grandchildren, Taryn Brawner, Sebastian and Aiden Martinez. He is preceded in death by his son, Donald E. Brawner; parents, Volney E. and Estelle Brawner; brother, Volney E. Brawner, Jr., sister, Carrie Lou Lord. A memorial service will...

James "Jim" Telfred Moody, 91, of Weatherford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 10 AM, on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. Burial will be private. Jim was born on May 3, 1929, in Atoka, Oklahoma to Fred and Aletha Moody. He grew up and graduated from high school in Visalia, California, where he met and married JoAnn Hoover on July 8, 1949. Together they had 7 children. Three girls were born in Visalia and four boys came after moving to Odessa, Texas in 1958. Jim was a sports fan who encouraged his children to compete in Judo at the Odessa...

Julie Anna Choate, 50, of Hudson Oaks passed away suddenly due to a pulmonary embolism on Saturday, August 15, 2020. She was born July 2, 1970, in Fort Worth to Don and Brenda Newbury. She graduated from Brownwood High School in 1988, cited as salutatorian of her class. Julie received her baccalaureate degree from Howard Payne University in 1992 and her masters degree from Dallas Baptist University in 2000. Julie married her husband Bryan on June 11, 1994, and they recently celebrated their 26th wedding anniversary. She was an amazing mother to her children, Benjamin and Brittin. She loved and followed Jesus, worshipping with her family at Trinity Bible Church in Aledo. ...

Paul Douglas Hudspeth, 69, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 in Weatherford. A graveside service will be held at 10am, Saturday, July 18, 2020 at East Greenwood Cemetery, Weatherford with Pastor Lou Tiscione officiating. Services are under the direction of Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel in Weatherford. Paul was born March 27, 1951 in Knox City, Texas to Frances (Cooper) and Sterman Hudspeth of Rochester, Texas. A longtime resident of Rochester and a graduate of Rochester High School Class of 1969. Paul married Teresa Thomas on June 21, 1975 in Haskell, Texas. Paul was a marine seismologist. Paul loved sailing the seas and his work travels have taken him from the Aleutian Islands...

Rita Ann Voelkel, age 74, of Weatherford, Texas passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020. She was born November 12, 1945 in Shiner, Texas to the late Rudolph Thomas Pesek and Henrietta Marie Kallus Pesek being 7th of 12 children. Rita graduated from St Paul High School in 1964 and became a Licensed Vocation Nurse at Victoria College in 1965. Rita returned to college and completed her degree as a Registered Nurse in 1982. She has served the Victoria and Weatherford communities as a Registered Nurse for over 45 years. She was an active member of St Stephen Catholic Church of Weatherford and served in several ministries. She also enjoyed gardening, quilting/sewing and attending all her grandkid's...

Joel Velasquez, 67, died surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 29, 2020 in Weatherford, TX. He was born in Visalia, CA on April 26, 1953 to Guadalupe Bullard and Gilbert Velasquez. He grew up in Yoakum, TX, spending most of his childhood with his beloved grandfather, Raymond Anzaldua, learning how to hunt, fish, and farm. The family moved to Odessa, TX in 1967. As a teenager, Joel played football for Ector High School. It was during this time that he met his high school sweetheart, Irene, who he later married on September 10, 1973, before having three children, Jennifer, Kimberly, and Jacob. Over the years, he realized his true calling was to serve others and he did so by giving...

Jimmy Von Woolly, 82, of Weatherford, Texas entered into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Jimmy was born December 3, 1937 in Lula, Oklahoma to Joseph Carl and Anne Woolly. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Metcalf Woolly, June 12, 1959. They celebrated 60 years of marriage. He was a great example of what a husband should be. He was preceded in death by his sister Martha Kelly, and his brothers Don and Harold Woolly. Jimmy graduated from Altus High School and was voted Best Athlete playing baseball, basketball, and quarterbacking his football team. One of his joys was coaching his sons Little League teams. He was a sergeant in the National Guard while serving his...

Lori Elizabeth Newman, 28, of Carthage, Texas passed away March 30, 2020 at LSU Health in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born June 21, 1991 in Weatherford, Texas to Ann Duvall Newman. As a child, Lori was a member of Poolville Baptist Church in Poolville, Texas and was currently a member of United Pentecostal Church in Carthage. She enjoyed singing karaoke and loved singing in the church choir as well as solos. Lori was a devoted mother of two, a loving care giver and hard worker in food service. She enjoyed taking Ryan and Reni to parks, zoos and trips to see family and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Elizabeth Duvall. Left to cherish her memory are her children,...

A memorial service will be held 11am, Tuesday June 2, 2020 at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm St. in Weatherford, Texas for John C. Hunter who passed away March 19, 2020. John was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 26, 1941. He was the son of the late John W. and Alice A. Hunter. John was a graduate of East High School, where he was a member of The National Honor Society and of the 1958 East High School City Championship football team. John was consequently elected as a Youngstown Vindicator All City Selection for football that year. John continued his education by attending the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was granted a full athletic scholarship. He...

David "Dave" Henry Fischer, Sr., 79, of Weatherford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening, February 20, 2020, in Willow Park. Visitation will be held from 1 until 2, Saturday afternoon, February 29, 2020, at the Galbreaith-Pickard Funeral Chapel, 913 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 2 P.M., Saturday, at the funeral home. Dave was born on October 22, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Caroline Fischer. He married his sweetheart, Patricia Sefcovic on June 10, 1961 and together had two sons, David, Jr., and Charles. Over his life he was an amazing businessman, working as Purchasing Director for the Frito Lay Corporation, head...

James Richard Ellenberger, Jr. 64, of Weatherford, Texas passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Rick was born March 26, 1955 in El Paso, TX to James Richard, Sr. and Mary Brewster Ellenberger. He graduated from Tascosa High School and then TSTI in Amarillo as well as Navy Nuclear Power School before being honorably discharged from the US Navy after 9 years of dedicated service. Rick worked for the City of Weatherford in the electric department and Tolzien's Music in Amarillo. He was an electrical engineer for Lockheed Martin, Corning Inc. and AZZ, Inc. He was an associate pastor and music minister at Zion Hill Baptist for 24 years prior to placing membership with Community Baptist Church....

Minnie Marie Steinmann Gummelt, age 96 passed away February 3, 2020 at Medical City Hospital in Weatherford, Texas. Minnie, known as Marie by her family and friends, was born February 2, 1924 to Wilhelmine Becker Steinmann and Willie Louis Steinmann of Priddy, Texas, Mills County. On October 14, 1944, Marie married Earl Wayne Gummelt of Star, Texas in Hamilton County. They were married in Goldthwaite, Texas. Earl was the love of her life. They were devoted to each other for more than 67 years. Their focus was their family, and they enjoyed strong bonds with their sisters and brothers. They shared a life of family-centered activities, vacations, family reunions, and attending sports...

Charles Augusta Dunnington, age 83, passed away February 1, 2020. Funeral services will be held Saturday February 8, 2020 at New Hope Baptist Church in Weatherford TX with Rev Curtis Jefferson officiating and interment to follow at East Greenwood Cemetery. There will be a viewing at the church at 9am with the service beginning at 10am. Charles was born April 21, 1936 in Pisgah, MD to John Francis and Louise Dunnington. Charles retired from the United States Air Force and the City of Abilene Texas as a Water Plant Operator. He is preceded in death wife, Norma Dunnington. Left to cherish his memories are his son, Rodney Dunnington and daughter in law, Wendy of Arlington, TX; Daughter,...

Mattie Lou Potter, 90, passed away on January 25, 2020. Mattie was born on November 24, 1929 to the late Henderson and Juanita Amox in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Her husband, Charles Potter, and granddaughter, Annie, preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Thomas Potter, Ken Potter, Linda Pessar, and Gwen Potter; grandchildren, Mathew Potter, Dylan Potter, Jennifer Mann (Patrick), Kelley Jo Stitt (Greg), and Cary Pessar (Audrey); and 12 great-grandchildren.

Raymond Merrill Orff, 62, of Weatherford passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019. Raymond was born August 15, 1957, in Rockland, ME to Russell and Orfa Orff. A visitation will be held Friday, December 27, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Raymond is survived by his Son, Rodney Orff of Weatherford, TX, Daughter, RaeLynn Orff of Winslow, ME, Son, Raymond (Sara) M. Orff of Augusta ME; Mother, Orfa Arlene Orff of Weatherford, TX, Sister, Roxanne (Tommy) Neatherlin of Midland, TX, Brother, Russell (Elizabeth) Orff, Jr. of Weatherford, TX, Brother, Roger Orff of Weatherford; Brother, Randall Orff of Weatherford, TX, Grandchildren,, Tyler Orff, Haylee Landry, Alexis...

As "Jesus Love Me" softly played, Janet Lee Wright took her last breath, sweetly and peacefully, on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Janet Lee Wright, 73, was born on December 4, 1946, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Curtis Carroll Hackney and Rose Yvonne Hackney. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 49 1/2 years, Rodger Allen Wright. She is survived by her daughter Carrie Bond and her husband Brian with their children: Taylor, Madison, and Braxton, of Weatherford, Texas; her son Chad and his wife Kim, of Ennis, Texas; her brother Robert Hackney and his wife Judy, of Choctaw, OK; her brother Jerry Hackney and his wife Lynn, of Ardmore, OK; her brother David Hackney and his...