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Carol Ann Kennedy-Wood
Carol Ann Kennedy-Wood
October 29, 1942 – April 14, 2018
BELLEVUE – Carol Ann Kennedy-Wood, 75, passed away while asleep in her ranch home north of Bellevue on April 14, 2018.
A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on May 26 at the Stoneburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Kennedy, her cousin, will officiate. Her remains were cremated and will be interred in the Kennedy family cemetery with her mother and father at a later date.
She was born in Hobbs, NM on Oct. 29, 1942 to Dr. Grady Kennedy, Bellevue and wife, Euretta Goodbrake, Vandalia, IL, both now deceased. The Dr. and wife had moved his practice from Vandalia to oil booming Hobbs where many of his Bellevue relatives and friends had recently moved, following oil work.
After World War II the Dr. moved his practice to Wichita Falls, and Carol graduated high school there in 1960. In 1964 she graduated from the Texas Christian University then began a 28 year teaching career, split between Hobbs, Cheyenne, WY, and Bentonville, AR, first as a gymnastics coach, then in grade school.
Her love of gaited horses dominated her life as did her father’s before her. She raised them, showed them, rode trails and trained police horses. Her father bought her’s before she was born. He made sure her mother rode a lot while pregnant so Carol would be accustomed to the feeling of gaited travel.
Far ahead of time, in the early 90s she became a trained, commissioned sheriff’s deputy undercover while teaching, with all her gear including gun and radio pursed in a locked cabinet in the classroom.
She was quickly on call and available to two adjacent schools and the administration building. The teachers and administrators were aware and knew the procedures. Most of the time she was called via code phrase to come with purse and appear like a disinterested person in the office when child non-custodial pickup disputes got heated. In the mid-90s she retired from teaching and became a detective on sex crimes, child abuse and abductions for the Benton County Arkansas Sheriffs’ Dept.
In 2003 the family moved to a ranch outside Bellevue among the cluster of Kennedy relatives. They raised cattle until February 2009 when she had a severe stroke. She fought hard and recovered greatly, until age related issues reversed the trend.
Carol is survived by her husband of 34 years, Gerald Wood and a son, Grady Cook.
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August 15, 1921 – January 3, 2025
BOWIE – Jean Crowder Angove, 103, fondly remembered as a passionate advocate for the city she cherished, passed away on Jan. 3, 2025.
Jean was born on Aug.15, 1921, in Hall, TX. She was the daughter of William Lester Crowder and Edna Theodora Fowler Crowder.
Jean, as she was affectionately known, spent her later years in Bowie, where she fostered a legacy of service and goodwill that touched the hearts of many.
Throughout her life, Jean displayed an unwavering commitment to the betterment of her community, actively participating in various organizations such as the chamber of commerce, Camp Fire Girls and Montague County Board of Realtors. Her involvement was not only rooted in service, but also in celebration, exemplified by her vibrant participation in the annual Jim Bowie Days Celebration. Her contributions were recognized through awards like the Outstanding Woman of the Year in 1972 and the Frances Brite Citizen of the Year in 2009, highlighting her impactful presence.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Angove; her brother, Glen Tress Crowder and her sister, Nan Crowder Park.
Jean is survived by her son, Ray Angove and his wife Dawn of Gordonville, along with her grandson, Tyler Angove and his wife Erin, and their children, Park and Elloree, who reside in Sumter, SC.
In lieu of a memorial service, her family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Bowie Education Foundation, embodying her belief in future generations and education. Bowie Education Foundation Attn: Ruth Cordell at P.O. Box 992, Bowie, TX 76230 for the account at Jacksboro Bank – see Alan Miller. Although she has passed on, her spirit remains etched into the heart of Bowie, echoing her boundless enthusiasm and legacy of service.
Her life stands as a testament to community dedication and personal integrity, one that will continue to inspire those who knew her. Jean leaves behind a collection of cherished memories and invaluable contributions that ensure she will never be forgotten.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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.
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.
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