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Jeff Livsey

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July 5, 1980 – March 8, 2022
BOWIE – Jeff Livsey, 41, Bowie, died March 8, 2022 at a Wichita Falls, TX hospice following a brief illness.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on March 12 at Lighthouse Assembly in Bowie with his pastor and close friend Justin Harris officiating.
A private burial take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Family received friends on from 6-8 p.m. on March 11 at Lighthouse Assembly.
Jeff was born July 5, 1980 to Joe and Janelle Livsey. Jeff was married to his wife, Kim for 18 years. They have two children: Anna ,16, and Judah, 13.
He was a devoted husband and father who invested time and energy into his family reflecting the love of Christ.
Jeff was blessed with an incredible musical ability that he used to serve the Lord and reach the lost for more than 20 years, the last 10 as the worship pastor for Lighthouse Assembly in Bowie. He and his team wrote many songs ministering both to the local body and people across the world. Jeff traveled the country with Living Word and founded the worship band Secretplace in his 20s.
Jeff’s passion for ministry was not limited to the stage. He truly lived out his calling to reach people for Christ through music, service, mentorship and intentional friendship.
He was preceded in death by his mother Janelle in 2015.
The youngest of 10 siblings, Jeff has family all across Texas including Tammie and Burt Beckham, Joey and Sherrie Livsey, Josie Livsey, Travis Paul Livsey, Wyndie Livsey, Shelly Livsey, Laura and Alan Sanders, Tammy and Brad Michaud and Amanda Michelle. He is also survived by his in-laws Mark and Karla Fry, Texarkana, TX and Kim’s siblings Matt and Amber Fry and Kaydee and Alex Devine. As well as, a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Those wishing to send flowers should send roses for a special project his daughter, Anna, has planned for her wedding. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in support of the family can be made to Lighthouse Assembly of God. 2998 TX-59, Bowie, TX. 76230.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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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