OBITUARIES

Hershel “Elmo” Brewer

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7 years ago

02/20/2018

Hershel “Elmo” BrewerJanuary 10, 1932 – February 17, 2018
FORESTBURG – Hershel “Elmo” Brewer, 86, passed away on Feb. 17, 2018 in Nocona.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 20 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Salona Cemetery.
Elmo was born Jan. 10, 1932 in Forestburg to Jim W. and Tiny Brewer. After graduating from Forestburg High School, Elmo soon went to work for Convair (Lockheed Martin) and then for the Ford Motor Company for five years. He went on to work for General Motors, where he retired in 1989 with 31 years of service and many friends.
He married Imogene Holland on Feb. 10, 1951 in Nocona. Together they had three children and ranched on the land where Elmo was raised in Forestburg.
In his later years Elmo spent his days with his blue heeler Bella, a ranch companion. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s sporting activities. The greats were very special in his eyes, he loved them dearly and they loved him in return.
He was a Mason and recently received his 60 year service pin and held dual memberships at the Masonic Lodge #523 in Forestburg and the Bowie Lodge #578. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and held a Class A Certificate for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Tina Brewer; brothers, Winfred Brewer and Gerald Brewer; and daughter, Channa Brewer.
Elmo is survived by his wife of 67 years, Imogene Brewer; two children, Gary Brewer and Arlene, and Terry Brewer and wife Cindy; five grandchildren, Elesha Green and husband Guy, Carissa Hopson and husband Rowdy, Andrea Green and husband Brandon, Todd Brewer and wife Rachel, and Evan Brewer and wife Randi; twelve great grandchildren, Tristin and husband Jeffrey Padgett, Lane and special friend Brookelyn Bradshaw, Brylie, Lileigh, Ainsley, GW, Brayten, Isaac, Nathan, Chanten and Lydia; and two sister-in-laws, Johnnie Brewer and Julia Brewer.
Memorials can be made in honor of Elmo to the Bowie Mission 105 E. Greenwood Ave., Bowie, TX 76230, the First Baptist Church of Bowie, 307 Lindsey St., Bowie, TX 76230, the Masonic Home and School or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Mary ‘Anna’ Lyon

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2 weeks ago

12/27/2024

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December 20, 1936 – December 26, 2024

BOWIE – Mary “Anna” Lyon, 88, died on Dec. 26, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2025, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Pastor Dwyane Lamberson officiating.
She was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Levelland, to Charlie and Myrtle (New) Vinyard. She married Ervin Lyon on June 5, 1954, and spent her days as a homemaker, raising their two sons.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Danny Lyon and Joe Lyon, both of Bowie; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Patsy Salter, Lubbock and Martha Turnbow, Gatesville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Stacy Ray Trayler

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2 weeks ago

12/27/2024

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September 18, 1969 – December 1, 2024
SUNSET – Stacy Ray Trayler, 55, died Dec. 1, in Denton surrounded by family.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 11. There will be a private graveside service at a later date.
Trayler was born on Sept. 18, 1969 in Muenster to Raymond and Joyce Trayler. He spent his life working in the oil field as a driller and driving a truck.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Trayler and Joyce Collier Trayler and brother, Jerry Trayler.
Trayler is survived by his children, Vanessa Clark, Bowie, Vincent Trayler, Oklahoma City and Val Trayler, Terral, OK; one brother, Michial Trayler, Heavener, OK; sisters, Raenell DeSoza, Sunset and Annie Ross, Bowie; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Donald Ray Taylor

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2 weeks ago

12/27/2024

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January 20, 1938 – December 21, 2024
NOCONA – Donald Ray Taylor, 86, died on Dec. 21, 2024 in Nocona.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 27 at Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Skinner, Steve Tettleton, Bob Langford, Jon Dunfee, Manuel Sanchez and Coley Frye. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Bennett, Mike Henry, Chris Tettleton and Toby Howard.
He was born to Johnny and Ozella Lewis Taylor on Jan. 20, 1938. A lifelong resident of Nocona, he never met a stranger, loving to tell stories and laugh.
Taylor married Patsy Cheshier on Aug. 25, 1965 in Nocona. They went on to raise two children. Taylor also was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Taylor worked several years for Bowie Industries before going to work for Nocona Independent School District, where he became the supervisor of maintenance and transportation until he retired in 1999. This Nocona native enjoyed coaching his son’s little league teams, golfing with his wife and friends and all sports were a big part of his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy and son, Brad.
He is survived by his children, Jeff Taylor, Orange Grove, TX, John Taylor, Christoval, TX and Kim Taylor, Dallas; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and his dog Buddy.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to St. Jude Hospital.
Arrangements were under the direction of Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.