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David Arnold
1935 – June 3, 2020
TOMBALL – David Arnold, 85, passed away on June 3 in Tomball, Texas.
There will be a committal service at 1 p.m. on June 11 at Elmwood Cemetery.
David was born in Bowie Texas in 1935 and grew up on a farm just outside of Bowie. In May of 2019 he was diagnosed with cancer and fought a brave battle until he succumbed to the disease on June 3, 2020.
He attended elementary school in “the country” outside Bowie and began attending Bowie Public schools in junior high. He graduated from Bowie High School as salutatorian in 1952 at the age of 16. David attended Abilene Christian University and graduated with a degree in Bible at the age of 19. While in college he preached at the Tuscola Church of Christ in Tuscola. Upon graduation he began full time preaching at the Panhandle Church of Christ in Panhandle Texas and preached for churches in Texas and Oklahoma for more than 25 years. His latest full – time preaching role was at the Sunset Church of Christ in Dallas where he preached from 1967 to 1973. In addition to his full – time preaching responsibilities he authored and published four books, conducted gospel meetings and lectures in several states and lectured on five Christian college campuses. During his ministry he preached the gospel to thousands and many of them came to Christ as result. After retiring from full time preaching David conducted motivational training for business and civic groups and owned several businesses including a construction company and print shops. In addition, David worked for a memorial consulting company until he and Martha moved to Tomball in 2010, to be closer to their family. David served as an Elder for the Church of Christ in Champions from 2013 to 2020.
Preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Jackie Arnold and his daughter in law Pam Arnold
Survived by his wife of 66 years, Martha Scarborough Arnold; sons, Wes Arnold and Mike Arnold and his wife Donna Sue Arnold; grandchildren, Mike and wife Melodie Arnold, Pamela (Niki) Arnold, Rebecca Arnold Jaquez, Amanda Lytton and her husband Zach; great grandchildren, Savannah, Bailey, Brooke, Luke, Kayla, Isaac, Jesse, Megan, Perry and Bennett Sue; and great great grandson, Joseph.
September 5, 1945 – March 9, 2025
BOWIE – Glyn Ann Beck, 79, died on March 9, 2025.
Beck was born on Sept. 5, 1945, in Saint Louis, MO to Les and Glyn Ann Frailey. She worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines.
She was married to Glenn Beck her husband and best friend. She was known for her love of horses, and raised a world champion quarter horse, Quick Going and was a certified show secretary for horse shows all over the United States. She was a loyal member of AQHA, NCHA Association, The Cowboy Church and the Montague County 4H chapter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Les and Glyn Frailey; and her brother; Bruce Frailey.
She is survived by her husband, Glenn Beck, Bowie; son, Danny Beck, Bowie and her brother, Steve Frailey, Hawaii.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
November 20, 1934 – March 13, 2025
OKLAHOMA- Sarah Blasingame, 90, died on March 13, 2025 in Tulsa, OK.
A visitation was at 1 p.m. on March 22 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel.
A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on March 22 at Jerry Woods Chapel with Bryan Boothe officiating. Interment followed in Dye Mound Cemetery, Montague County Texas. Pallbearers were Scott Dixon, Clayton Fellows, Hunter Climer, Mark Means, Kash Means, Michael Blasingame and Scott Blasingame. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Blasingame and Kelly Hall.
She was born on Nov. 20, 1934 in Corinth, MS.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Jay Blasingame; parents, Jack Akin, Luther and Ethel Wilkins; brother, Jeri Wilkins; son, Wayne Blasingame; daughters, Barbara Harell and Inez Crain; grandchildren, Christine, Charles and Travis; and great grandchildren, Randy, Taci and Kaylee.
She is survived by her sister, Shirley Chileski; children, Harold, Larry, Roy, Mike and Kay Blasingame; 24 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren and three great-great-great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Church on the Move, Sonny Ozuna and Rob Means.
July 23, 1931 – March 4, 2025
NOCONA – Gloria Ann Stone, 93, died on March 4, 2025 in Nocona.
There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on March 29 at Nocona Hills Community Church with Pastor Paul Coronado officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
She was born on July 23, 1931 in Oakland, CA to Robert and Laura Frace Van Cleave. Stone was a hard-worker all of her life, working as a dental assistant. She was a member of Nocona Hills Community Church, The Delphians and The ARC’s.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Henry “Hank” Starke, and brothers, Robert and Edward Van Cleave.
She is survived by her children, Laura Starke, Nocona and James H. Stone, Fort Meyers, FL; brother, Phillip Van Cleave, Midlothian, VA and grandson, Christian Johnson, Austin.
Memorial donations may be made to The Stanley Fulton Memorial Veteran’s Fund at Nocona Hills Community Church, 104 Nocona Dr., Nocona, TX 76255.
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