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Dan Coy Butler

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Dan Coy Butler
December 7, 1926 – June 25, 2017
MISSOURI – Dan Coy Butler, 90, died on June 25, 2017 in Branson, MO.
A visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. June 29 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel.
A service will be at 10 a.m. June 30 at the Central Christian Church in Nocona with Buddy Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Nocona Cemetery.
He was born in Arlington on Dec. 7, 1926 to Coy Clifton Butler and Edna Mae Davis Butler.
He and Rama Lee Murry were married Aug. 7, 1944. He served his country in Japan in the 32nd Red Arrow as PFC in WWII in the U.S.Army from 1944-1946.
He worked for J.D.Franklin Welding in Nocona. In 1960 the Dan Butler Welding Works was officially begun. He and his wife were also co-owners of The Toggery and Mens II.
He served on the Nocona Water Board, was a 50 year member of Nocona Lodge #753 and Nocona Eastern Star Chapter #62. He served as Worshipful Master of the lodge and Worthy Patron of Eastern Star many times. He was also Deputy Grand Master of the State of Texas. He was a 32nd degree Mason, Scottish Rite, Knights Templar and 50 year Maskat Shriner.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings; one nephew, Russell Don Butler and one grandson, Todd Rice.
Dan is survived by his wife of 73 years, Rama Lee; his children, Rosemary Pribble, Diana Lee Rice, Bryan Rice, Toni Boyd, Rush Pribble and Anja Fields; three grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; nephew; niece; great niece; and two great nephews.

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Susan Roberts Younger

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March 2, 1961 – February 8, 2025
BOWIE – Susan Roberts Younger, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 8, 2025, in Crafton, TX.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m on Feb. 15 at the White Family Funeral Home with Sandy Sanderson officiating.
Susan was born March 2, 1961, in Bowie to Burnace and Mildred “Mickey” Roberts and attended Bowie High School, graduating in 1979. Susan then graduated from the University of Texas Arlington and worked as a Registered Nurse for 38 years.
In her younger years she enjoyed performing dance, tap, belly dancing and baton twirling. Some of her most treasured moments were when she was president of the softball association in Bowie for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports. She also loved to sponsor the Jim Bowie Days Rodeo Association. Above all, Susan loved taking care of others during her time as a nurse. Some of Susans greatest accomplishments were raising her daughters and grandson, Mitchell Miller.
She preceded in death by her parents, Burnace and Mickey Roberts and brother-in-law, John Gossett.
Susan is survived by her daughters, Angela Stark, Pitkin, CO, Amanda Parr, Bowie, Amiee Parr, Bowie, and Andrea Scoughton and husband Nic of Midland; sisters, Cynthia Gamblin and husband Jim, Bellevue, Jennifer Blackburn and husband Bill Plano, and Linda Gossett, Newport; grandchildren, Ayesha Parr, Bowie, Isaac Parr, Chico, Callie Scoughton, Midland, Corbin Parr, Henrietta, Mitchell Miller, Midland, Abigail Scoughton, Midland, Miracle Miller, Bowie, Addilyn Younger, Bowie, Mason Miller, Bowie, Ainsley Scoughton, Midland and Michael Parr, Henritta; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie Texas.

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Billy Ray Burr

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February 28, 1954 – February 9, 2025
BOWIE – Billy Ray Burr, 70, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 9, 2025.
The family has chosen arrangements with cremation. He was born on Feb. 28, 1954, to Raymond and Betty (Belleu) Burr. He was a Bowie High School graduate and lifelong native.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Betty Burr; brothers, Michael Burr and Kenny Cummings; and sister, Jo Ann Burr.
Billy is survived by nieces, nephews, and his partner, Shelley Guilliams (Burr).
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

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Barbara Ann Rector

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April 26, 1949 – February 7, 2025
NOCONA – Barbara Ann Rector, 75, died on Feb. 7, 2025, in Nocona surrounded by her loving kids.
A visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Rotan Cemetery in Rotan, TX.
She was born on April 26, 1949, in Rotan, TX to Wilburn D. and Daphene Early. She graduated from Rotan High School and pursued a distinguished career in banking. She dedicated 40 years of her life to both the Citizens Bank and then served as city manager both of Knox City. While living in Knox City, she attended O’Brien Baptist Church. After moving to Montague County, she worshiped at Montague County Cowboy Church alongside her children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Rector, Jr; parents, Wilburn D. and Daphene Early; and brother, Billy Joe Early.
She is survived by her daughter, Lila Jo Keck; a son-in-law; one granddaughter; brother, Mickey Early; two nieces and many cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home.

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