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Richard W. Bishop

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June 13, 1936 – July 31, 2020
BOWIE – Richard W. Bishop, 84, Bowie, TX, finished his journey on earth and walked through the gates of heaven to begin his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on July 31, 2020 in Alvord, TX.
A graveside service was at 11 a.m. on Aug. 3 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with the Rev. Roger Bishop of Mena A.R. officiating. The family received friends from 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 2 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Richard was born on June 13, 1936 in Wichita Falls to Dick and Katheryne Bishop. The family moved to the Selma area in 1942 and then to Bowie. Richard grew up in the Sunset and Bowie area. He was a member of the 1954 graduating class of Bowie High School. He earned his first 40 cents at the age of eight, shining shoes in the domino hall. As a teen, he worked for Tubby Wilson at Wilson Drug and in his 20s he worked in the parts department of Cummins Diesel of Odessa.
Later Richard worked for Meador Olds in Fort Worth and in the early 60s with his brother, Homer, in the car business in Bowie. Richard had a long carrier in the auto industry. In 1971 he became the owner of Bishop Motors, the Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, GMC dealer for the area. He sold the company in 1985 and continued many years after in the used car business.
He married Loretta Durham of Nocona on Nov. 18 1961 in Bowie. They resided in Bowie until her passing in January 2020. Richard and Loretta were charter members of Faith Baptist Church. He loved his brothers and his whole family unconditionally.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta, parents and brothers, Homer and Carol.
Richard is survived by his son, Scott Bishop, Bowie; daughter, Shelly Burkhalter and husband Larry, Alvord; brothers, Roger, Mena, AR and Danny and wife Pat, Trophy Club; sister-in-laws, Lynda DeFrates and Mozelle Palmer and husband James; brother-in-law, Leo Durham; two grandchildren, Mandy Netherland and husband Mike, Rhome and Seth Burkhalter, Raleigh, NC; one great-granddaughter, Camille and his best friend for years, Bill Allen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Richard to the Faith Baptist Church of Bowie at 1307 E. Nelson St. Bowie.
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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