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Lloyde E. “Buddy” Golden

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November 10, 1932 – February 4, 2022
ALTUS, OK – Lloyde E. “Buddy” Golden, 89, Altus, passed away at his home on Feb. 4 with his family by his side.
A celebration of life memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26 in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Associate Pastor Doug Altom officiating.
Lloyde was born on Nov. 10, 1932 at home near Hollister, OK to Mack and Agnes (Mansel) Golden. He graduated from Laing High School, with the class of 1950. He had attended Cameron College in Lawton, OK on a music scholarship prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1953 and was stationed at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock.
He married Patsy Dunegan on Nov. 7, 1953. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1957, and the couple moved to El Dorado, KS where Lloyde worked at the local Ford dealership while also running cattle on their 160-acre ranch. He then established his own used car business while in Kansas. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Wichita Falls and Lloyde re-established his used-car business and then on to Bowie continuing in the business for an additional 21 years until his retirement in 2018, due to illness.
After retirement, the couple then moved to Altus to be close to family. Lloyde was a member of the First Baptist Church in Altus. He enjoyed playing the guitar, piano, flying, tinkering with cars and spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lloyde was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Agnes Golden and 12 siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Patti; sons, Chad Randall Golden and wife, Linda and Chet Ray Golden and wife, Jayme; brother, Monte Golden and wife, Lilly; grandchildren, Louie Golden, Cade Golden, Calen Golden and Cierra Gilbert; great-grandchildren, Charlie Golden, Carlee Golden, Ava Golden, Wyatt McConnell, Zialas Kooper, Cade Eugene Golden, Verity Golden, Kynzley Golden, Coy Gilbert and Ava Gilbert as well as many friends.
Online tributes may be made at kincannonfuneralhome.com. Cremation and memorial services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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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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