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Robbie Lou Graham Bennett

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March 8, 1934 – January 25, 2022
DECATUR – Robbie Lou Graham Bennett, 87, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, ascended into Heaven on Jan. 25, 2022.
A funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on Jan. 28 at the First Baptist Church of Alvord with graveside internment following. Lunch was served at the church afterward.
Robbie was born on March 8, 1934, in Decatur to Kathleen and Vernon Graham.
As an esteemed real estate agent, a high-energy professional and active member of her community, Robbie made it her life’s work to ensure that no person went without. Her ‘open door’ policy made her home a gathering place for friends and family alike, usually with multiple generations together at one time. Robbie had a special love for children and animals, both of which she fiercely advocated for through her philanthropic work.
A voracious reader and student of the world, She had an insatiable desire to learn that followed her through life. Adept at the art of landscaping, Robbie expressed her talents in the form of elaborate gardens and lush lawns, in which she enthusiastically worked whenever possible.
Robbie was a steadfast friend and treasured time spent with her loved ones listening to good music, playing card games and telling jokes and stories. Her smile and kindness were illuminating, leaving an impact on anyone who crossed her path. The most endearing quality of Robbie was her enduring love of her family, especially her children, Tod and Rhonda and her grandchildren, Lindsay, David, and Bennett.
Robbie was a faithful and dedicated child of God. She delighted in both the Word of the Lord and the hymns that exalt Him. She ensured that the foundational constitution of her family was rooted in Christian beliefs and service.
She is preceded in death by her late husband, John E. Bennett, the love of her life.
She is survived by her children, Tod R. DeArman and Rhonda DeArman Kendall; grandchildren, Lindsay DeArman Knepprath, David Tod DeArman and Robert Bennett Kendall and sister, Eva Jo Wiley and husband, Bill.
Robbie lived a virtuous and impactful life and will be deeply missed by all those who knew her.
Gifts in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the First Baptist Church of Alvord.
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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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