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Leiland L. Jett

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Leiland L. Jett
March 29, 1926 – February 5, 2020
BOWIE – Leiland L. Jett, 93, died on Feb. 5, 2020 in Decatur, TX.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the First Baptist Church in Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Leiland was born March 29, 1926 to Robert F. Jett and Lena A. (Lasch) Jett in Kleberg.
Leiland served his country, becoming a soldier of the United States Army in 1944, retiring from the army and Texas National Guard in 1970 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Leiland graduated from Texas A&M University as a civil engineer and was immediately employed by the Texas Department of Transportation as a registered professional engineer for 44 years, all of which was in Bowie. He received awards and commendations for highway engineering and industry. He was awarded the prestigious Gibb Gilchrist award by the department in 1985.
For a number of years, Leiland assisted the local Boy Scouts of America at both the unit and council levels, for which he was awarded the “Silver Beaver” and the “Order of the Arrow.” He also served on the local hospital board and the water supply board of Bowie.
Leiland has been a member of the First Baptist of Bowie for more than 55 plus years and for more than 43 years he continuously taught the Gideon Sunday School class.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Monte Jett,; and two brothers, Granville Jett and Connie Jett.
Leiland is survived by his wife of 70 years, Bobby Jett; son, Stephen Jett; and granddaughter, Monika Jett.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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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