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Aubrey James ‘A.J.’ Foster
Aubrey James “A.J.” Foster
April 15, 1990 – August 18, 2019
BOWIE – Aubrey James “A.J.” Foster, 29, passed away on Aug. 18, 2019 in Carnegie, OK.
A funeral service will be at The White Family Funeral Home Chapel on at 10 a.m. on Aug. 23 with Pastor John Little officiating.
Aubrey was born on April 15, 1990 in Little Rock, AR to Brenda Bingham-Steen and Kenneth Foster Jr. He attended Bowie High School for all of his high school years and graduated in the class of 2008.
A.J. worked various jobs after graduation but he found his true calling in the medical field as a certified nurse’s aide, with his last place of employment being Advanced Health and Rehabilitation Center in Bowie. Being a CNA fulfilled the true caring nature that Aubrey had and showed to others.
A life long fan of technology and science fiction, you could often find A.J. on a Star Trek binge or figuring out how to work the newest and latest gadgets to come on to the market.
His intelligence and desire to know all he could ensured they didn’t invent anything yet that he didn’t conquer.
He enjoyed music, reading, trivia and road trips with his best friend, talking about nothing and everything. His thirst for knowledge was never ending. Above all, Aubrey believed in family and true friends first. He was the first to offer to help anyone in a time of need, and those that knew him the best knew they had his love and loyalty.
A.J. was preceded in death by his grandparents, Krystyna Bingham, Kenneth Williams, Mona Foster and Kenneth Foster, Sr.
He is survived by his mother, Brenda Bingham-Steen and husband Dillon, Bowie; father, Kenneth Foster Jr., Clarendon, AR; son, Kenneth Wayne Foster, Bridgeport; brother, Travis Foster, Clarendon, AR; grandmother, Linda Williams, Forestburg; grandfather, Bobby Bingham, Hobart, OK; grandmother, Jacquelyn Gardiner, Nocona; best friend, Nathan Taylor, Bowie; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association in Aubrey’s name.
Arrangements are entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
December 20, 1936 – December 26, 2024
BOWIE – Mary “Anna” Lyon, 88, died on Dec. 26, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2025, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Pastor Dwyane Lamberson officiating.
She was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Levelland, to Charlie and Myrtle (New) Vinyard. She married Ervin Lyon on June 5, 1954, and spent her days as a homemaker, raising their two sons.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Danny Lyon and Joe Lyon, both of Bowie; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Patsy Salter, Lubbock and Martha Turnbow, Gatesville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
September 18, 1969 – December 1, 2024
SUNSET – Stacy Ray Trayler, 55, died Dec. 1, in Denton surrounded by family.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 11. There will be a private graveside service at a later date.
Trayler was born on Sept. 18, 1969 in Muenster to Raymond and Joyce Trayler. He spent his life working in the oil field as a driller and driving a truck.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Trayler and Joyce Collier Trayler and brother, Jerry Trayler.
Trayler is survived by his children, Vanessa Clark, Bowie, Vincent Trayler, Oklahoma City and Val Trayler, Terral, OK; one brother, Michial Trayler, Heavener, OK; sisters, Raenell DeSoza, Sunset and Annie Ross, Bowie; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Bowie.
January 20, 1938 – December 21, 2024
NOCONA – Donald Ray Taylor, 86, died on Dec. 21, 2024 in Nocona.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 27 at Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Skinner, Steve Tettleton, Bob Langford, Jon Dunfee, Manuel Sanchez and Coley Frye. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Bennett, Mike Henry, Chris Tettleton and Toby Howard.
He was born to Johnny and Ozella Lewis Taylor on Jan. 20, 1938. A lifelong resident of Nocona, he never met a stranger, loving to tell stories and laugh.
Taylor married Patsy Cheshier on Aug. 25, 1965 in Nocona. They went on to raise two children. Taylor also was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Taylor worked several years for Bowie Industries before going to work for Nocona Independent School District, where he became the supervisor of maintenance and transportation until he retired in 1999. This Nocona native enjoyed coaching his son’s little league teams, golfing with his wife and friends and all sports were a big part of his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy and son, Brad.
He is survived by his children, Jeff Taylor, Orange Grove, TX, John Taylor, Christoval, TX and Kim Taylor, Dallas; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and his dog Buddy.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to St. Jude Hospital.
Arrangements were under the direction of Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
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