OBITUARIES

Judy Janelle Tilghman Duncan

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3 years ago

03/18/2022

December 28, 1951 – March 16, 2022
MONTAGUE – Judy Janelle Tilghman Duncan, 70 of Montague, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2022 in Bowie, TX.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on March 19 at the Montague Holiness Church in Montague with Pastors Billy Clayburn, Darrel Shaw and Wayne Morrow officiating.
Burial will follow at Montague Cemetery.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 18 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Judy was born Dec. 28, 1951 in Jacksboro to Steve and Dollie Tilghman. On June 5, 1970, she married Rondall Ray Duncan in Jacksboro. The couple resided in Alamogordo, NM for four years before returning to Montague to make their home. Judy worked in the oil and gas industry before taking a position in banking in 1986.
Judy enjoyed being involved in many community groups, and was a former president of the Nocona Chamber of Commerce. Her greatest joy in life was serving the Lord, as well as playing the piano and singing. Judy and Rondall played at many community events and Advanced Rehabilitation for the patients. She also enjoyed cheering on her grandkids at sporting events, and was known as a fierce prayer warrior for many family members and friends.
Judy was a member of the Montague Holiness Church for more than 40 years, where she played the piano and taught Sunday school for many years. She also was active in the Montague County Jail ministry program. Judy was a blessing to those who knew her and will be missed by so many.
She is preceded in death by her daughter Rhonda Duncan Parr, and her parents Steve and Dollie Tilghman.
Judy is survived by her husband Rondall Duncan; daughter, Jayla Yarbro and husband Kyle; son-in-law David Parr; grandchildren, Tilghman Parr, Landra Parr, Kellan Orr and Chandler Yarbro; and many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to say thank you to family friends Koni Jones and Melissa Robinson for stepping in and helping during their time of need. Thank you also to Solaris Hospice and Advanced Rehab of Bowie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Coach Rhonda Parr Scholarship Fund, c/o Koni Jones P.O. Box 1291, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie,
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OBITUARIES

Alaine ‘Fay’ Vowell

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11 minutes ago

01/15/2025

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February 11, 1930 – January 4, 2025
BOWIE – Alaine “Fay” Vowell, 94, died Jan. 4, 2025.
A private memorial will take place at a later date.
She was born Feb. 11, 1930 in Louisville, KY to Caperton Swearingen and Gladys (Grant) Harris.
After graduation from Campbellsville University, she served as a registered nurse in the U.S. Navy. She continued her nursing career for more than 40 years before retiring. On May 28, 1955, she married Otis “Raymond” Vowell in San Diego CA.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Hill Harris and husband, Ray Vowell.
Fay is survived by son, Ray Vowell, Bowie; daughter, Katherine Estes, Irving; three grandsons; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; a brother, Norval Lee Harris; and sisters, May Louise Elder and Betty Harris.
Arrangements entrusted to the While Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

OBITUARIES

Joe Earl Phillips

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13 minutes ago

01/15/2025

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December 27, 1934 – January 11, 2025
FORESTBURG – Joe Earl Phillips, 90, passed away at his home on Jan. 11, 2025.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Jan. 18 at Sanger Cemetery in Sanger. Pastor Ronnie Conyers will officiate the service.
Joe was born in rural Comanche County, TX on Dec. 27, 1934 to the late Grover E. and Sudie Phillips.
On Nov. 19, 1953, Joe married the love of his life, Jackie Odom, in Gainesville and together they raised two sons, Russ and Rand.
Joe served as a police officer for the Arlington Police Department for 31 years and retired as captain. He is also a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jackie; one son, Rand Phillips; his parents; and one brother, Clayton Phillips.
Joe is survived by one son, Russ Phillips and wife, Jerri, Arlington; daughter-in-law, Yu Lan Phillips, Arlington; grandchildren, Melanie Patterson, Russ A. Phillips and William Salee; 10 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Please offer condolences to the Phillips family at www.cokerfuneralhome.com.
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OBITUARIES

Cathy Hamilton Horneman

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16 minutes ago

01/15/2025

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April 20, 1968 – January 8, 2025
SHERMAN – Cathy Hamilton Horneman, 56, passed away on Jan. 8, 2025.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the White Family Funeral Home on Friday.
Burial will follow at Montague Cemetery in Montague.
Cathy was born April 20, 1968, in Dallas, adopted by G.C. and Wilma Jean (Overton) Hamilton. After graduating from Nocona High School in 1986, she attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood, TX. She then went on to further her education with nursing school in Gainesville. Cathy enjoyed caring for others for many years as a nurse in Gainesville and Sherman. Later in life she worked as a supervisor for the Choctaw Casino in Oklahoma for the last 10 years.
Cathy loved gambling, spending time with her mother, shopping, and collecting Mickey and Minnie Mouses.
She is preceded in death by her father, G.C. Hamilton; husband, Vernon Horneman; grandfathers, Perry Overton and Lee Hamilton; grandmothers, Ruby Overton and Jewel Baggett; nephew, Christopher Hamilton and uncle, Joe Overton.
Cathy is survived by her mother, Wilma Hamilton of Montague; brother, Chris Hamilton of Montague; sister-in-law, Kyla Hamilton of Montague; brother-in-law Renzie Horneman and wife Tracie of Hope, AR; nieces, Charlie Hamilton, Judy Rosenberger, C.J. Hamilton, Chloe Sanders, Joanna Perry and Michelle Overton; nephew, Christopher King; along will numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the While Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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