OBITUARIES
Dr. David Ray Brewer


February 7, 1943 – May 9, 2020
MONTAGUE – Dr. David Ray Brewer, 77, Montague, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 9, 2020.
A graveside service celebrating his life, was at 11 a.m. on May 12 at the Montague Cemetery, with Pastor Charles Nichols officiating.
Family received friends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 11 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
David was born Feb. 7, 1943 to Walter and Frances Brewer. He graduated from Forestburg Independent School District. David received his bachelor degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls where he played basketball all four years and was a member of the 1965 national finals tournament team. He earned his master and doctorate of education from North Texas State University.
In the short 77 years he was on this earth, he impacted the lives of many people. David was a positive role model as a math teacher, basketball and football coach, middle school principal and superintendent for over 45 years. He was a founding member of the Forestburg Independent School District Education Foundation and an active member of the Montague County Retired School Personnel.
David loved his family beyond measure. He was married for 56 years to his high school sweetheart Wanda ‘Jody’ Johnson Brewer. Two daughters and five grandchildren later, there are too many memories of farming, fishing, laughing and holidays to mention. While love of his family and friends was paramount, more important was his love of God. For David, the Bible was not just a good book it was the manual by which to live his life and lead his family. This was evident in the way he loved and served God as a music director, Sunday school teacher, deacon, mentor and confidant.
David was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Paul Brewer.
David is survived by his wife Jody; daughters JaNae Paddock, Ponder; and RaeAnn Keck, Ponder; brother Keith Brewer and wife Cindy, Corinth; sister-in-law Louise Brewer, Whitesboro; Grandchildren Alexandria Zuleta and husband Ed, Kara Paddock, Kinley Keck and Lilly Keck; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
David will be sorely missed by his family and all who knew him. This is not ‘goodbye’, it is ‘we will see you soon.’
For those who wish to make donations in David’s memory, they may be made to the Forestburg Education Foundation, P.O. Box 415, Forestburg, TX 76239. Or the Montague County Retired School Personnel Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 223, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
Brenda Sue Durham Jones

August 29, 1963 – June 5, 2025
NOCONA – Brenda Sue Durham Jones, 61, died on June 5, 2025 in Nocona, TX with her sisters and niece by her side.
A celebration of life will take place at 2 p.m. on June 29 at Terral First Baptist Church in Terral, OK with Pastor Mark Kunkel officiating.
She was born on Aug. 29, 1963 in Bowie to Curtis Don Durham and Emma Nell Reynolds.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Nell Durham; grandparents, Earl and Ruby Reynolds; and brother, Jerry Durham.
She is survived by her husband, Allan Gann, Nocona; children, Misty Torres, New Mexico, Lisa Jones, Gordonville, Chris Jones, Whitney and Tony Jones, Bowie; 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; sisters, Beverly Jones, Bowie, Barbara Foster, Bowie, Betty Patton,Waco, Becky McCullar, Stoneburg and Bobbie Barnett, Stoneburg; brother, Curtis Durham Jr., Bowie and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
OBITUARIES
Kenneth Wayne Monroe

June 16, 1937- June 13, 2025
BOWIE – Kenneth Wayne Monroe, 87, died peacefully on June 13, 2025, at his home in Bowie, TX.
Family visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on June 19 at the White Family Funeral home.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on June 20 at the White Family Funeral Home with Rex Hamilton officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Friends and family are welcome at 1000 Central Ave. for food and drink and further visitation after the service.
Kenneth was born June 16, 1937, in Park Springs, TX. He was the youngest of eight children in a farming family, eventually taking over the farm at a young age after his siblings had moved away. He graduated from Alvord High School in 1955 and played basketball.
In 1959 he married the love of his life Joyce Ann Thompson. They had two sons, Steve and Larry. Kenneth worked in the oil field in various areas from roustabout to production foreman. Later he started his own oil field construction business with his sons. He finished his career at Lockheed prior to retirement in 2003. He enjoyed watching his family grow, raising Boer goats, watching sports and classic westerns.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Joyce Ann Thompson Monroe in 2011, and son, Larry Monroe in 2024.
Kenneth is survived by son, Steve Monroe and wife Randi, Bowie; grandsons, Tanner Monroe and wife Sarah, Royse City, Brian Monroe, Bowie and Kyler Monroe and wife Whitney, Forestburg; and great-grandchildren, Dallie, Kash, Anika and Emory.
Kenneth was a hard worker, loyal friend, husband, father and uncle to his numerous nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed. Special thanks go to his friend and caregiver Melody Hamilton. The family also wants to thank Angels Care Home Health and Hospice, and Right at Home caregivers who loved and cared for him in his final chapter of a very full life and we are forever grateful.
Arrangements are entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
Mary Lou (Tanner) Fenoglio

March 3, 1930 – June 10, 2025
RINGGOLD – Mary Lou (Tanner) Fenoglio, 95, died June 10, 2025 in Cherry Street Village in Nocona.
A visitation was at 6 p.m. on June 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
The funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. on June 14 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Craig Rolen. Pallbearers were Bob Henry, Joe A. Staley, Johnny Reynolds, Scott Hinton, Mike Weatherly and Rusty Weatherly. Interment followed in Ringgold Cemetery.
Fenoglio was born in Fleetwood, OK on March 3, 1930 to Zabud Lucas Tanner and Norma Saunders Tanner. She was one of 13 children.
She and Sonny lived in Stanfield and Ringgold all of their married life, where they farmed and raised cattle. Besides being a homemaker, she served Ringgold and Muenster post offices. She served as election judge in Ringgold for several decades. She was very active throughout her life, playing softball into her 40’s and learning to swim in her 50’s.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Fenix Tony (Sonny) Fenoglio; granddaughter, Lane and son, Larry.
She is survived by daughter Diane Conrady, Windthorst; one daughter-in-law; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Bettye Williams, Terral; one brother-in-law and two sisters-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Lane Fenoglio Memorial Scholarship, Ringgold Cemetery Association, or Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department. Memorials may be mailed to Janna Fenoglio, 375 Fite Road, Ringgold, TX 76261.
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