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Adrian Hill
July 25, 1925 – October 27, 2014
SPANISH FORT – Adrian Hill, 89, died Oct. 27, 2014 in Nocona, TX.
Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m. Oct. 29 in Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel, Nocona.
Funeral Services was at 2 p.m. Oct. 30 in Jerry Woods Chapel. Interment followed in Nocona Cemetery officiated by the Rev. Scott Penick.
Hill was born on July 29, 1925 to Erskin and Helen Hill in Spanish Fort.
Adrian had many passions in his life including his family, horses, gospel singing, sports, and his service to his country. Adrian served in the U.S. Army. During his service he obtained a purple heart medal, two Bronze Service Star medals, and many other awards. Adrian worked in the oilfield, for the postal service, and as a school teacher for many years. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church and was part of the 1944 Nocona High School State Championship team.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cliffie Mae Hill; daughter, Anna Beth Hill, and a great-grandchild, Walker Stallcup.
He is survived by his daughters, Pamela Walker and husband Robert, Bowie, Paula Thompkins and husband Sam, and Marlissa Gibbs both of Spanish Fort; sister, Rosemary Vickery, Wichita Falls; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Valley View Baptist Church, c/o Paula Thompkins, 162 Green St., Nocona, TX 76255 or a Charity of Choice.
Online condolences may be made at jerrywoodsfuneralhome.
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Bowie Boost program 3 explores marketing post-pandemic
“Memorable marketing in the post-pandemic era” will be the feature for the third installment of the Bowie Business Boost on April 16.
Lorie Vincent, certified economic developer, will bring the program that begins at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast and the program 8-9:30 a.m. at the Bowie Community Center.
Registration is $49 which includes all four sessions. The final program is May 21. Register at accelerationbydesign.com/event-details/bowiebusinessboost.
Call the Bowie EDC office at 940-872-4193 for additional information.
Vincent is a professional trainer, writer and economic developer with a focus on community and business marketing. She will share how your audience has changed in the post-pandemic era. Vincent will show you how easy and innovative adjustments to your marketing goals can grow your bottom line and result in strong customer engagement.
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Vera Rae
Vera Rae
April 19, 1940 to October 29, 2023
AUSTRALIA – Vera Rae, 82, passed away peacefully after a set of health issues following a fall on Oct. 7, 2023.
Vera was born in Stockport, England to John “Jack” and Alice Gooch. They migrated to Australia following the Second World War, settling in Western Australia.
Vera met the love of her life in 1957, Robert John Rae, and they married on May 30, 1959. They were blessed with two daughters, Jenny and Debby.
Vera loved the Lord, had a strong faith, and was a prayer warrior. Throughout her various illnesses in life, she remained cheerful, gracious, and loving.
Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Alice Gooch; in-laws, Don and Amy Rae, and nephew, Justin Gooch.
Vera is survived by her loving husband, Robert Rae, Port Kennedy, Western Australia; daughter, Jenny Rae Rizzolo and partner Paul, Bowie, TX, and Debby Rae Harvey and husband Ian, Waikiki, Western Australia; grandchildren, Mandy Jones, Jodie Ehle, Jacilyn Kenny and Bronwyn Has; and great grandchildren, Tahlia, Tanaya, Shelby, Khy, Jordyn, Mollie, Bryce, Brett, Kobe, Lilly, Caitlin, Morgan and Olivia.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Greenfield’s Funerals, Port Kennedy Western Australia.
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