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Loyd Kenneth Morris
November 22, 1926 – January 13, 2022
BOWIE – Loyd Kenneth Morris, 96, passed from this life on Jan. 13, 2022 in Bowie, TX.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 16 at the Church of Christ in Nocona. A visitation will be at 1:30 p.m. immediately before the funeral service. David Hall and Michael Windham will officiate and John Morris Jr. will lead singing.
He was born on Nov. 22, 1926 to John Isaac Morris and Alta (Davidson) Morris of Howe. Loyd married the love of his life, Monnie Bell Walker on Nov. 25, 1945 and they were together for 76 years until her passing on Oct. 3, 2021.
As a young man, Loyd faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1945 to 1946. He received a bachelor of arts degree from the National Christian University in Fort Worth. Loyd worked as a licensed vocational nurse at Parkland Hospital, Christian Care Center and taught certified nursing assistant students at nursing homes in Bowie, Nocona and Henrietta.
Loyd preached the gospel for more than 60 years, serving congregations in Trenton, Blue Ridge, Saint Jo, Tom Bean, Henrietta, Lincoln Street church of Christ in Wichita Falls, Big Spring, Balch Springs, Pleasant Grove, Bowie, Sunset and Forestburg. He retired one month before turning 90 years old. Part of his ministry was a weekly radio program in Bowie on Sunday mornings from the 1980s until 2021.
Loyd enjoyed his time making music at Saint Jo Opry with the Country Cutups for approximately 20 years. He was well-known at the opry for his sense of humor as he especially loved telling Aggie jokes.
He was an amateur HAM radio operator. He was a longtime member of the Bowie Amateur Ham Radio Club, where he also taught Morse Code and tested the new operators. For his dedicated service, the club granted him a lifetime membership.
Loyd was a loving father and a faithful Christian with the heart of a servant. His passing leaves us with sorrow here, but we know he has gone on to the reward Jesus established for him in heaven.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Monnie Belle (Walker) Morris; infant children, Betty Lou Morris and Bruce Kenneth Morris; parents and his sister, Catherine Gunter, McKinney.
Loyd is survived by his daughters, Bonnie Helen Edes, San Angelo, Bertha Ann Jones, Azle and Brenda Sue Doshier, Nocona; sisters, Lillian Venita Allison, Dallas, Susie Lorene Brown, Howe, Frankie Marie Ratcliff, Howe, Joan Margaret Cathey, Grand Prairie; brother, William Harvey Morris, Howe; grandchildren, Julie Mayfield, Anthony Edes and wife Barbara, Heidi Blancarte and husband Louie and David Jones; great-grandchildren, Cassidy Mayfield, Andrew Mayfield, Molly Edes, Lily Blancarte and Holly Blancarte; great-great-grandaughter, Ensleigh Edes, as well as a host of extended family and friends.
Donations in Loyd’s memory may be made to Solaris Hospice, the Nocona Church of Christ Youth Group, or the American Cancer Society.
An online guestbook is available at scottmorrisfh.com.
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August 15, 1921 – January 3, 2025
BOWIE – Jean Crowder Angove, 103, fondly remembered as a passionate advocate for the city she cherished, passed away on Jan. 3, 2025.
Jean was born on Aug.15, 1921, in Hall, TX. She was the daughter of William Lester Crowder and Edna Theodora Fowler Crowder.
Jean, as she was affectionately known, spent her later years in Bowie, where she fostered a legacy of service and goodwill that touched the hearts of many.
Throughout her life, Jean displayed an unwavering commitment to the betterment of her community, actively participating in various organizations such as the chamber of commerce, Camp Fire Girls and Montague County Board of Realtors. Her involvement was not only rooted in service, but also in celebration, exemplified by her vibrant participation in the annual Jim Bowie Days Celebration. Her contributions were recognized through awards like the Outstanding Woman of the Year in 1972 and the Frances Brite Citizen of the Year in 2009, highlighting her impactful presence.
She is preceded in death by her husband, John Angove; her brother, Glen Tress Crowder and her sister, Nan Crowder Park.
Jean is survived by her son, Ray Angove and his wife Dawn of Gordonville, along with her grandson, Tyler Angove and his wife Erin, and their children, Park and Elloree, who reside in Sumter, SC.
In lieu of a memorial service, her family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Bowie Education Foundation, embodying her belief in future generations and education. Bowie Education Foundation Attn: Ruth Cordell at P.O. Box 992, Bowie, TX 76230 for the account at Jacksboro Bank – see Alan Miller. Although she has passed on, her spirit remains etched into the heart of Bowie, echoing her boundless enthusiasm and legacy of service.
Her life stands as a testament to community dedication and personal integrity, one that will continue to inspire those who knew her. Jean leaves behind a collection of cherished memories and invaluable contributions that ensure she will never be forgotten.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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.
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