Galbreaith Pickard Funeral

Johnny W. Whitley, 71, of Millsap, Texas, died Wednesday, November 29, 2023. No services have been scheduled. Arrangements are by Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, Weatherford, Texas.

Thomas Marion Kyser passed away quietly in his sleep on Monday, November 27, 2023, at age 89. Thomas was born June 5, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Thomas Kyser and Ida (Morris) Kyser. He was also predeceased by his former wife and dear friend, Lois M. Kyser. Thomas retired from a 25-year military career as a Pilot Simulator trainer in the United States Navy. He will be remembered for his love of country and family. Thomas is survived by his four daughters, Charlet Daniell, Donda Kyser, Linda Kelly, and Terry Valliere; grandchildren, Steven Kelly, Amanda Daniell, Kevin Kelly, Leslie Hargrove, and Cash Daniell; great grandchildren, Mary Daniell, Luke Hargrove, Klaus Kelly, Beatrice...

Jorden Andrew Wood departed from this life on Friday, November 24, 2023, at age 72. Jorden was born August 31, 1951, in Abilene, Texas, to the late Johnnie Wood and Carol (Moss) Wood. Jorden is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jennifer (Tyler) Wood; two sons, Justin Wood, and Andrew Wood and wife, Venessa; four grandchildren, Justin, Jr., Rhiyann, Andi, and Brooks Wood; siblings, Grace Keith and husband, Doug, Sylvia Teague, and Nathan Wood and wife, Sherrie. He was predeceased by his parents and two brothers, John and Chris Wood. Jorden got his start in life as a home builder and developer. Later in life, he became the Director of Tri-County Coop, as well as a Board Chairman for many...

Linda Lou Ingram, 78, passed from this life on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. She was born September 25, 1945, in Seattle, Washington to the late Leonard Weir and Ruby (Hock) Weir. Linda was predeceased by her parents; five siblings, Leonard Jr., Beulah, Wayne, Donald Sr., and Norman Weir; and her brother-in-law, Bob Russell. Linda is survived by her husband, Windell James Ingram of Jacksboro, Texas; she was the loving mother of three children and their spouses, Cindy & Keith New, Calvin & Jessica Ingram, and Tonya & Royce Gastineau. Linda especially loved her eight grandchildren, Daniel New, Stephanie Zapata, Jessica New, Calvin Jordan (Anna) Ingram, Jaxon Ingram, Jaden Ingram,...

Charley Phelps Peck was born in Paducah, KY to the late Lola (Phelps) and Loman Peck on February 11, 1961, and lost his courageous battle on April 9, 2023, in Weatherford, TX. Charley's full obituary can be found on the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel website. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Sat, April 22, 2023, at North Side Baptist Church, 910 N Main St, Weatherford, TX 76086.

Wanda Jean Crum Boyd, 95, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, surrounded by her family. Wanda was born September 9, 1927, on the family farm at Winn Hill, Jack County, Texas, to James Albert Crum and Romie Lorene Williams Crum. Wanda attended school at Jermyn and graduated from Jacksboro High School. She then attended Weatherford Junior College where she met Walter Eugene "Gene" Boyd. They were married in 1946 and raised their 3 children in Weatherford. Wanda worked at General Dynamics for many years and in 1973 when Gene retired from the Post Office, they moved to their ranch in Coleman, Oklahoma to raise cattle. In 1981, they moved back to Parker County and lived at Millsap. Wanda...

Pat (Pruett) Graf of Weatherford, TX passed peacefully at home March 6, 2023. Pat was born in Cullman, AL on June 9, 1941, to Finis and Ruth Pruett. After graduating Cullman High School in 1959, Pat attended Auburn University where she graduated in 1963. While there, she met the love of her life, Ralph. Pat and Ralph were married on February 28, 1965, and recently celebrated 58 years of marital bliss. Full of faith, Pat was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was a devoted member of their LWML and loved to share her gifts of sewing and quilting by making baptismal stoles, baby blankets, and her special Patty-Pat bears. She was known for her kindness, empathy, joy of living,...

William "Early" Wilkins, 81, passed from this life on Monday, February 27, 2023. Early was born August 12, 1941, in Macon, Georgia to James Eldridge Wilkins and Lillian Mae (Cummins) Wilkins. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years and in the Army for twenty years. Followed by his military service, Early worked twenty years as a software civil service engineer, and with Decilog as a consultant. Early was a member of Medicine Park First Baptist Church in Medicine Park, Oklahoma. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Early was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lillian Wilkins, and wife, Renate. He was also preceded in death by his...

Linda F. Lantz (83) from . . . well, lots of places! She wouldn't want it any other way. She loved to Go! Go! Go! She called six states home?TX, CA, MI, WY, MT and CO. Dancing was her favorite sport. She never met an animal she didn't love and they her. She could type as fast as she could talk. That's 100 words a minute! She had a way of making everyone?family, friends, even those who worked for her?feel special because to her they truly were. She loved being a businesswoman and built a successful business with her last husband, allowing her to help others and travel the world. She took her last breath on February 26th with her daughter, Lenee' Jolly, and grandsons, R.L. Heise and Nick...

In loving memory of Cary Layne Burton, M.D., who passed away on 1/3/23 after a struggle with Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his wife of 54 years and junior high sweetheart, Lois, and their children Lewis, Jessica and Joe and their families. He graduated Highland Park High School in 1966, Rice University in 1970, and Baylor College of Medicine in 1975. An avid lover of music, cars, and his community, that which he most prized was the forgiveness and hope offered to him by his Savior, Christ Jesus. We, his family, saw firsthand the radical change his faith had in shaping him into the forbearing, loving, generous person he grew to become. A celebration of his life will be held on...

Jody LaWayne Stevens, 93, passed away November 21, 2022. Dr. Stevens taught in schools and universities in Texas and Oklahoma. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wed., November 30, 2022, at North Side Baptist Church, 910 N Main St, Weatherford, TX. A full copy of his obituary is available at https://www.galbreaithpickard.com.

Jody LaWayne Stevens, age 93, departed to his heavenly home on November 21, 2022. Jody was born on August 17, 1929, in Stuart, OK, to Gay Lou (Burns) and Cecil Stephens. He was proud of the farming and ranching heritage that influenced his lifelong work ethic. He had a special affection for his Grandma Burns who was a mentor to him. Jody graduated from Stuart Senior HS (OK) in 1947 and East Central State College (OK) where he earned a BA degree in 1950. He was called to serve in the US Army in 1950 along with the Oklahoma National Guard 45th Division during the Korean War. After active duty, he remained in the Reserve, attended OCS and became a Second Lieutenant. He was very proud of his...

On Friday, November 11, 2022, Sara Frances Cheavens, age 86, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on September 16, 1936, in Longview, Texas to William "Ed" and Mary Graham Andrews. Strike up the band, sound the horns, ring the bells, beat the drums...Sara got her wings. Sara loved to make an entrance. She was known for her raspy voice that you could hear from a mile away! She always held her head up high and her back straight, something she learned during her time as a Kilgore Rangerette.She was a classy woman that would never leave the house unless she was dressed for the occasion. Survivors include her sons, David Lindsey of Dallas, and Meredith Lindsey of...

David Lee Dyer, age 67, departed this life Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Medical City of Weatherford. David was born August 6, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Robert Dyer and Lavon (Daugherty) Dyer. After high school, David made a career in the trucking industry. He retired earlier this year from Texas Building Products in Strawn, Texas. David enjoyed fishing and hunting as his hobbies, but he took delight in making his family the center of his life and spending time with his grandchildren. He had a way of expressing his great love for his children, his grandchildren, and his bonus children and grandchildren. David was affectionately known as the family's gentle giant. He will be missed...

Joan Katherine (Dexter) MacWhirter passed away peacefully October 2, 2022. She was 89 years old. Joan was born May 12, 1933, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Joan received her RN degree at Ottawa Civic Hospital School of Nursing. Joan met and married her husband of 68 years, Don, in Toronto. Joan continued her nursing career in Toronto, and Edmonton, Alberta, before settling with Don in Renton, Washington, where they raised their two children, Susan and Bruce. While in Renton, Joan worked at Renton Hospital and in private practice. Don and Joan moved to Weatherford, Texas, where they lived for the past 17 years. Joan enjoyed traveling with family to Colorado and the Oregon and Texas coasts,...

Benny Dowell Pryor, 95, formally of Friona, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022. He was born July 1, 1927 in Collin County, Texas to Roland Andrew and Bertha McLarry Pryor. Benny served in the US Navy during WWII. He earned a master's degree in education from Texas Tech University, was a long-time agriculture teacher at Friona High School and a member of Southcrest Baptist Church in Lubbock. in addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Pryor. Benny is survived by his wife of 71 years, Mary; children, Vicki Carr and husband Robert and Keith Pryor and wife Rhonda; sister, Melba Joslin; grandchildren, Jason Pryor and wife Patrice and Karra Morton and...

James (Jim) Alan Coddington, 70, of Weatherford, Texas and previously of Osawatomie, Kansas went home with the Lord on September 3, 2022. Jim was born in Garnett, Kansas. The family raised 5 boys on a small farm near Paola. That is also where he began attending Plum Creek Rural District #12, a one room schoolhouse. Later he served in the Kansas National Guard. One of his proudest accomplishments was participating in the Bicentennial Wagon Train, driving a pair of spotted mules. Jim drove truck professionally his whole adult life, including time teaching truck driving school. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Lois (Herbst) Coddington, brothers Ernest (Ernie) and Richard...

Teresa Mae Odell (Lyons), age 66 of Aledo, TX went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 3 rd , 2022. Teresa was born on May 3 rd 1956 in Roswell NM. She was the loving daughter of Lonnie and Bernice Lyons. Teresa was a wonderful mom and an amazing Nana and she will be greatly missed. She loved all of her family and friends. She always had an ear to listen, and a heart to help. She was a compassionate Mom and Nana, Sister and Aunt. Teresa always had a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye. She was loved by so many and it would be impossible to list all those that called her friend or honorary mom and nana. Teresa is survived by: Three children,...

Anne G. Black, age 83, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in Fort Worth. Anne was born November 20, 1938 in Waco, TX to Pete and Catherine Horne Grevelle. Reared in Waco, Anne attended the Waco schools, and Baylor University. She met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Jerry Black, who she was married to for 47 years. To this day, she still remained in contact with a special group of friends who all met in Kindergarten. She was an Insurance Agency Owner for 26 years mainly writing for the Germania Companies. Before her insurance career, Anne received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology from Midwestern State University, and worked many years in the Wichita...

Anne G. Black, age 83, died Tuesday, August 23, 2022 in Fort Worth. Anne was born November 20, 1938 in Waco, TX to Pete and Catherine Horne Grevelle. Reared in Waco, Anne attended the Waco schools, and Baylor University. She met and fell in love with her high school sweetheart, Jerry Black, who she was married to for 47 years. To this day, she still remained in contact with a special group of friends who all met in Kindergarten. She was an Insurance Agency Owner for 26 years mainly writing for the Germania Companies. Before her insurance career, Anne received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology from Midwestern State University, and worked many years in the Wichita...

Audrey Hill, 91, formally of Farmingdale/Howell, New Jersey, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022 in Weatherford, Texas. She was born November 22, 1930 in New Jersey to Thomas Hill and Sarah Patterson Hill. In addition to her parents, Audrey was preceded in death by her siblings, Carl, Hilda, Charles, Bobby and Bill. Audrey is survived by her children, Vicky Murphy and John Murphy and her daughter-in-law Lesa; grandchildren, Forrest and Sarah Murphy; brother, Chris Hill as well as her cat, Gabe.