OBITUARIES

Gayle Johnson

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4 years ago

10/13/2020

September 10, 1936 – October 6, 2020
LEWISVILLE – Gayle Johnson, 84, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Oct. 6, 2020.
The funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Oct. 12 at Northview Baptist Church in Lewisville. The interment followed at 3 p.m. at Vashti Cemetery in Vashti. The visitation was from 5 – 8 p.m. on Oct. 11 at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville.
Gayle was a faithful servant, both in word and action, many times sharing with others that he was ready when God made the call. He was born to Bill and Gladys Johnson on Sept. 10, 1936 in Vashti. Shortly after graduating high school in Bellevue, he married Glenda Kay Maxwell on Nov. 26, 1955. They enjoyed 53 years of marriage until Glenda passed away on Sept. 22, 2008.
Gayle and Glenda built their lives and family in Lewisville, where they lovingly raised their son, Mike. During the years, Gayle cultivated many relationships and deeply invested in the Lewisville community. In 1969, Gayle became one of the first paid firefighters for the Lewisville Fire Department. Captain Johnson “C.J.” loved both his work and the men beside whom he served. Gayle retired from the Lewisville Fire Department in 1999 after 30 years of service.
While serving at the fire department, Gayle realized there was a need in the community that he could fill. In 1978, he and Glenda became part of the business community by opening the doors of Johnson Feed Company. Johnson Feed Company remains a family business and is now operated by his son, Mike. Gayle’s joyful spirit and kind heart drew people in; this was never more evident than in the relationships he built with the students in FFA and the many young people who “adopted” him as a second dad or grandfather.
On Dec. 5, 2015, Gayle married Linda Jo Henderson and had the honor of joining her family. He and Linda met at married at Northview Baptist Church and remained active members serving the Lord and their church family together.
He will be reunited in heaven with his parents, his loving wife, Glenda Kay Johnson, infant sons, Larry and Barry Johnson and brother, Odice Johnson.
Gayle is survived by his wife, Linda Henderson Johnson; son, Mike Johnson and wife, Tommie; brother, Gary Johnson and wife, Billie Jean; sister, Deanna Woods and husband, Tennyson; grandson, Clay Johnson; granddaughter, Jenna Smith and husband, Chad Smith and great-grandson, Theodore Smith.
The family requests memorial contributions to be made by mail to: 2021 N. Mill St. Lewisville 75057 or at NorthviewBaptist.com
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OBITUARIES

Mary ‘Anna’ Lyon

Published

6 days ago

12/27/2024

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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.

OBITUARIES

Stacy Ray Trayler

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6 days ago

12/27/2024

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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.

OBITUARIES

Donald Ray Taylor

Published

6 days ago

12/27/2024

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January 20, 1938 – December 21, 2024
NOCONA – Donald Ray Taylor, 86, died on Dec. 21, 2024 in Nocona.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 27 at Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Skinner, Steve Tettleton, Bob Langford, Jon Dunfee, Manuel Sanchez and Coley Frye. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Bennett, Mike Henry, Chris Tettleton and Toby Howard.
He was born to Johnny and Ozella Lewis Taylor on Jan. 20, 1938. A lifelong resident of Nocona, he never met a stranger, loving to tell stories and laugh.
Taylor married Patsy Cheshier on Aug. 25, 1965 in Nocona. They went on to raise two children. Taylor also was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Taylor worked several years for Bowie Industries before going to work for Nocona Independent School District, where he became the supervisor of maintenance and transportation until he retired in 1999. This Nocona native enjoyed coaching his son’s little league teams, golfing with his wife and friends and all sports were a big part of his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy and son, Brad.
He is survived by his children, Jeff Taylor, Orange Grove, TX, John Taylor, Christoval, TX and Kim Taylor, Dallas; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and his dog Buddy.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to St. Jude Hospital.
Arrangements were under the direction of Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.