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David Lawrence Caswell
June 14, 1949 – December 2020
VALLEY VIEW – David Lawrence Caswell passed away after battling Covid in Denton, TX at the age of 71 surrounded by his family at Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital.
David was born in Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth to Elmer and Frances Caswell on June 14, 1949. He moved to Sunset in 1958 to be near to his grandparents on the land that had been in their family for generations. David graduated from Bowie High School in 1967. He was the class president and class favorite. He graduated with honors from North Texas State University in 1971. He was in Delta Sigma Pi, Blue Key Honor’s Society and was a Who’s Who in Marketing in the School of Business.
David married the love of his life, Alberta Moore on July 30, 1971. After working for H.J. Heinz and Southwestern Bell, he began his real estate career with Century 21 in Kingwood. That is where his three children, Molly, Micah and Mark, were born. In 1983, he moved to Denton where he continued as a real estate broker, eventually purchasing the ERA Cornerstone Franchise in Denton, selling real estate and mentoring young realtors.
David was active as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Denton and started the Crisis Pregnancy Center with Alberta that is now called Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. He was a partner in Caswell Brothers Oil Company. David loved reading and studying history, always in the middle of a book or two. He loved to travel, especially to the Hawaiian Islands, and sharing a good meal with friends.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Elmer and Frances Caswell, and grandson, Sam Cooper.
David is survived by his wife, Alberta Caswell, Valley View; children, Molly Cooper and husband Chris, Micah Caswell and wife Kristen and Mark Caswell and wife Terra; brothers, Norman Caswell and Gary Caswell and wife Shari, six grandchildren, Mia, Mason, Mary, Hudson, Jack and Kenlee; niece, Taylor Workman and her son, Grayson and nephews, Ty and Tate Caswell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Redeemer Church, 5017 Teasley Ste 145 #22, Denton, Texas 76210 or at RedeemerDenton.com
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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.
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.
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.
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