OBITUARIES
David Allen
February 19, 1947 – January 20, 2021
MONTAGUE – The Honorable Judge David Allen, 73, Justice of the Peace, Pct. 1 died Jan. 30, 2021 in Decatur, TX.
A visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 3 at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., officiated by Lamoin Champ and Patrick Hill. Interment will follow at Nocona Cemetery.
Pallbearers are nephews, Mike Allen, Chris Tettleton, Steve Tettleton, Bradley Ice, Scott Ice, Marshall Thomas, Scott Thomas and Donald Bond. Honorary pallbearers are Tommy Davis, Thomas Lutton and members of Jean’s Men’s Bible Class.
Allen was born on Feb. 19, 1947 in Spanish Fort to C.K. and Eunice Richardson Allen. He married Linda Kay Thomas on Dec. 29, 1966 and they were together for 54 years. He was a lifelong resident of Nocona. He was a 1964 graduate of Prairie Valley Independent School District and also a member of the State winning basketball team. He also attended Technical Vocational School and worked for Ray Walker for 15 years before owning and operating his own TV repair business for 35 years. David was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for over 40 years. He served on the Nocona ISD School Board for two terms. Judge Allen was elected Justice of the Peace in 2010 and was in that office from 2011 until the present. He was serving his third term in office and was a member of the Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, C.K. and Eunice Richardson Allen; sisters, Betty and Mary and brothers, Sam Allen and Doie Allen.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Dava Allen Bailey, Bowie; son, Darrin Allen, Houston; siblings, Alice Harper, Bowie, Minnie Walker, Ringgold, Joan Tettleton, Nocona and Barbara Ice, Bonita; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 310 7th St., Nocona, Texas 76255 or Jean’s Men’s Bible Class, 106 Main St. Nocona, Texas 76255.
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Kenneth Winn
December 8, 1939 – October 29, 2024
BOWIE – Kenneth Winn, 84, passed away Oct. 29, 2024.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 1 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the White Family Funeral Home. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Kenneth was born Dec. 8, 1939 in Bowie to Brooks and Vera Winn. Kenneth graduated from Bowie High School in 1958. Kenneth was known as “Peanut” throughout his life — a nickname he was given in school because of his size. Kenneth played basketball in high school and in college. Although only 5’7” he was fast and fierce dribbling up and down the court and shooting the ball.
Kenneth received a scholarship to play basketball at Delmar College in Corpus Christi. While attending college he married Barbara Neal. He then transferred to the University of Texas at Arlington to finish his degree. He received a degree in accounting and began working at Menasco Manufacturing in Euless where he was controller and vice president of finance. This job gave him the opportunity to travel the world. He worked there for 27 years and ultimately retired from there.
After the passing of his wife Barbara, he met Mary Lou and they were married in April 1977, and raised their kids in Bowie. Once retired from Menasco, Kenneth owned Boyd’s Auto Parts for 10 years, and several other businesses. He also was a cattle rancher for many years. He enjoyed spending time with family, watching sports and traveling to Colorado where he and Mary Lou had a vacation home.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Brooks and Vera Winn; wives, Barbara Winn and Mary Lou Winn; brothers, Bobbie Winn and Carroll Winn and great-grandchild, Eli Sorensen.
Kenneth is survived by his children, Cindy McKinley, Tod Ramirez and wife Tracie, Jeff Winn and wife Mary Lynn, Kim Ramirez, Kris Winn and Tiffany Reese and husband Brad; grandchildren, Lee McKinley, Constance Sorensen, Ryan Ramirez, Jacob Anderson, Alyssa Cole, Lucas Winn, Keni Reese and Roxi Reese; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
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Jerry Thomas Miller
Aug. 25, 1942 – October 27, 2024
DECATUR – Jerry Thomas Miller, 82, passed from this earth Oct. 27, 2024.
A funeral service was at 11 a.m. Nov. 1 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Gerre Joiner officiated. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Jerrod Spence, Cameron Ratcliff, Buddy Johnson, Randy Spence, Steve Perkins, Jonathan Morton and John Pennypacker.
Jerry was born Aug. 25, 1942 to Thomas Arvil and Virginia Arizona (Jones) Miller in Montague County. He was united in marriage to Billie June Dorsey on Aug. 18, 1962 in Dallas, happily married until her passing in 1992. Jerry was a retired home builder after many years building homes with J&J Custom Homes in the construction industry. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Virginia Miller; his wife, Billie June Miller and two brothers, A.C. Miller and Carol Miller.
Those left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Tami Spence and husband Randy, Decatur, Michelle Ratcliff, Argyle and Laurie Perkins and husband Steve, Decatur; eight grandchildren, Jerrod Spence, Lauren Morton, Cameron Ratcliff, Aaron Ratcliff, Ashley Ratcliff, Stevi Pennypacker, Buddy Johnson and Trevor Phillips; six great-grandchildren; long-time companion, Sue Smith, Decatur; her daughters, Brandy Moos and husband Bill, Bryan and Britney Johnson and husband Vaughn, Decatur; sister, Joan Jones; extended family members and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Hawkins Funeral Home of Decatur.
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Brenda Michelle Jennings Minze
September 13, 1961 – October 15, 2024
HASLET – Brenda Michelle Jennings Minze, 63, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Oct. 15, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer.
In lieu of a traditional memorial service, family and friends are welcome to attend a celebration of life at 2 p.m. Nov. 23 at Aurora Baptist Church.
She was born in Belzoni, MS to Arlis Homer and Barbara Jennings on Sept. 13, 1961. She attended Northwest High School and later was one of the bright smiling faces at Tater Junction restaurant in Aurora on highway 114.
Brenda was a fun-loving, force of nature who loved camping with her husband Mark, riding four wheelers and spending time with her kids and grandkids. She had the softest of hearts for any animal and a witty, mischievous spirit that mere words cannot express.
She is survived, missed and forever cherished by her loving husband, Mark; children, Jenniffer DeWolfe, Harrah, OK, Ethan Wolfe, Decatur, Morgan Wolfe and son-in-law Peter Wolbach, Midwest City, OK; grandchildren, Nethanael, Emma and Abigail DeWolfe and Finn and Ellie Wolfe; parents, Don and Barbara Marlow; sister-in-law, Vicki Minze McLaughlin, as well as beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
Our hearts are broken that she was taken too soon, but find comfort that she is with our Father in heaven and hope you will spend some quality time with your loved ones in her memory.
Memorial donations can be made to PayPal — [email protected] — or mailed to Chewy’s Hope, P.O. Box 1344, Boyd, TX 76023.
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