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Georgia Faye Huffman
Georgia Faye Huffman
May 26, 1930 – June 2, 2018
ROUND ROCK – Georgia Faye Huffman, 88, was welcomed into Heaven on June 2, 2018 in Round Rock, TX.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on June 8 at First Baptist Church in Montague with Dr. Bennie Slack officiating.
She will be laid to rest alongside her love, Henry R. Huffman, at Montague cemetery.
Georgia Faye McConnell Allen Huffman was born to George S. McConnell and Faye E. Reed McConnell in Hereford, Deaf Smith County on May 26, 1930, where they lived until her high school years.
During World War II, her father moved to Washington D.C. and worked for the Navy department as an electrician. Georgia attended Eastern High School in Washington, D.C., moving to Dell City in 1946.
She has a bachelor of science degree in English, physical education and music from Sul Ross (College) University. Georgia was a member of Beta Gamma Phi Upsilon and Mu Phi Music Sorority.
It was while at Sul Ross that she met her future husband, Henry (Hank) Riley Huffman. Georgia and Henry married in 1953. Together, they pursued careers in education, traveling to 11 different countries and most of the United States.
Georgia taught school for more than 30 years in Texas. She taught music, p.e., science and English in Odessa, Imperial, Dell City, Grapevine, Newark, Alvord and at Northwest High School in Fort Worth. She also taught at Barrigada Jr. High School in Guam, USA. She enjoyed leading women adult bible study classes in Alvord and Montague Baptist churches. After retiring from teaching, she taught piano students at her home for more than 10 years.
Georgia Faye had a beautiful singing voice and performed in college musicals, sang at many weddings and with the USO in the 1940s. She played piano, organ and saxophone. She played the organ at the First Baptist Church in Alvord, First Baptist Church Montague and Memorial Baptist in Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her father, George McConnell; mother, Faye McConnell; husband, Henry R. Huffman; sister, Betty OBannion and her grandson, Chad Crawford.
She is survived by her children, Margaret C. Hinton and husband Roger, Taylor, Robert G.Allen and wife Debra of Ebbe, WA, John David Huffman, Abilene, and Deborah S. Kunisch and husband Robert, Taylor; along with two forever foster children, Becky Stephenson Wood and husband Bill of Garland, and Henry Buckland Stephenson and wife Debbie of Lipan; 11 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; her sister, Dolores Young, Lubbock, her children and grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The First Baptist Church of Montague, P.O. Box 306, Montague, TX 76251 or Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 90, Taylor, TX 76574.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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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.
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.
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