OBITUARIES

Carol Ann Kennedy-Wood

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8 years ago

05/15/2018

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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OBITUARIES

Joy Dean Duncan

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2 days ago

07/22/2026

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November 4, 1950 – July 17, 2026
NEW BRAUNFELS – Joy Dean Duncan, 75, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on July 17, 2026.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on July 22 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A private graveside service will take place for immediate family.
Joy was born Nov. 4, 1950 in Nocona to Newell and Flora (Ice) Dean of Saint Jo. She graduated from Saint Jo High School in 1968 and went to East Texas State University in Commerce. Joy graduated with a degree in education and later received a masters degree in curriculum and instruction from Texas Eastern University in Tyler in 1975.
For more than 40 years, Joy devoted her life to education, touching the lives of countless children as a dedicated and compassionate teacher. She believed every child deserved the opportunity to succeed. The impact she made extended far beyond academics, as she inspired generations of children to believe in themselves.
As much as Joy loved teaching, her greatest pride was being a mother. She shared an incredibly close and cherished bond with her only child, Julie. One built on unwavering love, friendship and countless treasured memories. Whether they were taking mother-daughter trips, enjoying brunches, shopping adventures or simply spending time surrounded by family, those moments brought her immense happiness. She was her daughter’s biggest supporter, fiercest protector and most trusted confidante.
Being “Mimi” to her only granddaughter, Karli, was also one of Joy’s greatest blessings. The bond between them was something special. Saturday nights were reserved for movie nights filled with laughter and making memories. They shared a special relationship and Karli could always get a good laugh out of her Mimi.
The love she poured into her family and friends will remain one of her beautiful legacies, forever living in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie Kirkland and husband Ryan and granddaughter, Karli, New Braunfels.
In lieu of flowers, please support Hope Hospice of New Braunfels or your local hospice organization. The family extends their deepest gratitude to Hope Hospice for their kindness, compassion and exceptional care over the past year, providing comfort and support to Joy and her loved ones over the past year.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Peggy Tucker

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2 days ago

07/22/2026

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May 15, 1938 – June 30, 2026
BOWIE – Peggy Tucker died on June 30, 2026.
A graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 24 at Hopewell Cemetery in Stoneburg.
She was born May 15, 1938 in Ryan Oklahoma to Letha Graham and Reese Harrison.
She worked at Russell Newmans for many years in Saint Jo and she also worked at Hager Slacks Company in Bowie.
She was married to Harold Tucker of Bowie.
She is preceded in death by first husband, Winford Woods; second husband, Harold Tucker; son, Ronnie Woods; daughter, Becky Sanders; a stepson and sisters, Betty Tucker and Jean Green.
She is survived by survived by daughters, Sherry Sims and Penny Shoefstall, both of Bowie; sons, Wayne Woods, Nocona and Eugene Woods, Bowie; four stepchildren; brother, Doug; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Jimmie Charles Robertson

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2 days ago

07/22/2026

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October 1, 1941 – July 16, 2026
FORESTBURG – Jimmie Charles Robertson, 84, died on July 16, 2026 in Nocona.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 28 at the Montague County Cowboy Church with Pastor Joe Caballero officiating.
He was born Oct. 1, 1941 in Nocona to Walter Lee and Syble Bernice (Hanson) Robertson. He graduated from Birdville High School in North Richland Hills. On June 18, 1960 he married Edna “Louise” Helms in Haltom City.
He had a lifelong career and an assembler with General Motors until his retirement. He was a member of the Montague County Cowboy Church, the Forestburg Masonic Lodge #523 and a long-time Shriner.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Louise Robertson; sister, Patricia Gayle Robertson; brother, Ronnie Lee Robertson and two grandsons.
He is survived by his children, Connie Cozby, Rhome, Eddie Robertson, Forestburg and Carmen Warner, Bowie; six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.