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Arthur Max Lile

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Arthur Max Lile
September 17, 1921-July 7, 2018
BOWIE-On July 7, 2018, Arthur Lile passed away at the age of 96.
A graveside service will be at 9 a.m., July 11 at Elmwood Cemetery Bowie with Chaplain Lydia Pellikin officiating
He was born Sept. 17, 1921 in Tipton, OK to James A. Lile and Wilna Rogers Clark. He was raised in Wichita Falls and

was a graduate of Wichita Falls High School.On Sept. 13, 1941 he married Loretta Hair. Lile entered the Air Corps as a cadet on April 6, 1942 and he retired as a major from the United States Air Force in 1962. From there he got his degree in accounting from North Texas State University and was an agent for the Internal Revenue Service for the next 20 years.

Lile and Loretta bought land in Bowie where they fulfilled their dream of farming.
The family knows his work here is done. He received a call for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with the love of his life, Loretta, as well as family and friends he has not seen in a long time.
Job security is exactly 110 percent. His new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be socializing, dancing,

playing to his heart’s content. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed.

He left detailed instructions for his daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to celebrate his mission here, which has now been completed.
Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated. We want to let him know that he did a great job and wish him a safe journey.
We will remember his laughter, his song, his faith, his honor and loyalty, and his love for life. He worked very hard all his life to provide for his family, up until the very end. His work ethic and strong morals made a difference in the lives of many.
Lile is preceded in death by his wife Loretta Lile, mother Wilna Rogers Clark, father Arthur Lile, sisters Shirley Bittle and Erdene Phelps and a brother Paul Lile.
Survivors include his daughter Jerry Lile, grandchildren Sharon Sullivan and husband Dustin Engelhaupt of Topeka Kansas, Sean Sullivan of Austin Texas, Sandra Robinson of Krum Texas, great grandchildren whom he adored Rhett, Reese and Cameron.
Memorial contributions may be sent to The Boys and Girls Club of Wichita Falls and P.E.T.S. of Wichita Falls.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Amanda Ellisa Horton

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August 7, 1992 – March 20, 2024
NOCONA – Amanda Ellisa Horton, 31, died March 20, 2024 in Wichita Falls, TX.
A visitation was from 2 – 4 p.m. on March 23 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on March 24 at The Veranda Inn officiated by Karen McCord. Interment followed in Nocona Cemetery.
She was born to David Wade and Brandy Horton on Aug. 7, 1992 in Gainesville.
She is preceded in death by her grandfather.
She is survived by her parents, Brandy Horton, Nocona and David Wade, Moore, OK; her grandmother; children, Devon Killen and Brielle Hernandez, both of Nocona and sister, Cally Wade, Denton.
Memorial donations may be made to strayevol.org/donate or Lucky Paws Animal Shelter, 653 Airport Rd., Nocona, TX 76255.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

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Sherman Clay Edwards

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December 12, 1951 – March 13, 2024
BOWIE – Sherman Clay Edwards, 72, died March 13, 2024.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 20, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on March 21 at the White Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie.
He was born Dec. 12, 1951, in Shamrock, TX to Cecil and Mary Edwards. A 1970 graduate of Boswell High School in Saginaw, he also served in the United States Air Force.
He married Marilyn Apala on May 30, 1980 and they were together close to 44 years. He dedicated his working years to the family-owned E&S floor company in Saginaw, alongside his parents and brother. In his retirement he was a bus driver for Bowie Independent School District.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jaime Edwards; parents, Cecil Edwards and Mary Edwards and his brother, William Edwards.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Edwards; sons, Casey Edwards and Cody Edwards; daughter, Kimberly Wagner; his brother and sister-in-law; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Nelda Virginia Howard

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August 28, 1949 – March 14, 2024
NOCONA – Nelda Virginia Howard, 74, died March 14, 2024.
Visitation was from 5 -7 p.m. on March 17 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on March 18 at Valley View Baptist Church in Spanish Fort, officiated by Pastor Cameron Whitley. Interment followed at Liberty Chapel Cemetery in Montague County.
She was born Aug. 28, 1949 in Hondo, TX to Bill and Bernice Brown, and lived in Devine, TX for the duration of her childhood. She graduated from Devine High School in 1967. Pursuing career opportunities, she moved to San Antonio, where in 1969 she met Steven Thad Howard, and the two married on April 14, 1970. They then moved to Fort Leonard Wood, MO and in early 1972, they returned to Spanish Fort.
While living in Spanish Fort, she was an active Valley View Baptist Church leader and Sunday school teacher. She also was president of the Prairie Valley 4-H and a Texas Foster Care and Adoptive Services certified foster parent. She returned to Devine from 1990-1992, where she received treatment for and overcame stage four ovarian cancer. After returning from Devine in 1992, her family has since called Nocona home.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Bill Brown, Mike Brown, Roy Brown, Dusty Brown and Bob Brown.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Howard, Nocona; children, Heath Howard, Krum, Heather Porter, Elk City, OK, Hank Howard, Nocona and Hannah Whitley, Humble, TX; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and siblings, Milton Brown, Karen Kohlleppel, Dana Palmquist, Mark Brown and Gaye Matthews.
Memorial donations may be made to Valley View Baptist Church, 6159 Hwy 103, Nocona, TX 76255.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

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