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Brenda Kay Gilbert
June 24, 1961 – August 25, 2022
PAIGE, TX – Brenda Kay Gilbert, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 25, 2022 surrounded by her family.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. on Sept. 17, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Paint Creek.
Brenda was born on June 24, 1961 to Judy Hahn and Wendell McWilliams in Brownfield, TX. She was the oldest of four children. Brenda was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She was baptized as an adult on June 17, 1990 and confirmed on July 22, 1990 by the Rev. August Hanemann at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Paint Creek. Her favorite Bible verses were John 3:16 and Psalm 23. In her younger years she enjoyed 4H, showing her horse and riding barrels. After she moved to Giddings, she rode motorcycles and hot rodded in her candy apple red truck.
She worked in several local restaurants and bars, some being Hills Store, Elm Creek Café and The Old Frontier. Brenda also owned and operated her own bar in Paige called Brenda’s. She worked in the cafeteria at Giddings Middle School then Giddings Elementary as well. Brenda loved the kids and treated each one like her own. She took pride in cooking the best food. Her kitchen was always spotless, well stocked and smelled good.
Her favorite times were spent with her daughter and son, watching her husband play music and time spent on the beach. The salt water was her happy place. She loved some rock ‘n’ roll and Bud Light, but her family was her world. She had several close friends who turned into family. Brenda was not scared to tell it how it is and could be hell on wheels, but she always loved with her whole heart.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Judy Hahn; father, Wendell McWilliams; Mema, Flora Dell Hahn; Granddad, Ira Hahn; parents-in-law, Mary and James Gilbert; two uncles, Bobby Beadles and Jerry Dave Hahn; parents-in-law, Sport and Jo Ann Holt and husband, James “Hubba” Holt.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Mike Gilbert, Paige; daughter, Kaitlynn and Jacob Phillips, Lexington; son, Michael and Sharei Gilbert, Bastrop; two sisters, Karen and Ronnie Gardenhire, O’Donnell and Debra and John Emmons, Henderson; brother, Brian McWilliams and Becky, Lubbock; three brothers-in-law, Robert and Monica Gilbert, Edinburg, David and Brenda Gilbert, Caldwell and Richard and Paula Holt, Giddings; sister-in-law, Susan and Rodney Sims, Giddings; aunt, Betty Beadles and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Memorials may be made to Down Home Ranch in Elgin.
Arrangements entrusted to Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
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May 27, 1948 – July 14, 2024
MONTAGUE – John Riley Russell, 76, died July 14, 2024 following several battles with cancer.
At John’s request, there will be no formal service. There will be a casual family visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. on July 20 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. John desired to be cremated, his ashes joined with Gerry’s in time and to be spread over his home place in Montague.
John was born in West Columbia, TX to Carl and Pauline Teague Russell on May 27, 1948. He was welcomed to the family by his big sister, Lynda.
The family moved to Bowie so that Carl could start Russell’s Department Store in 1951. John graduated from Bowie High School in 1966; he excelled in basketball under Coach Gayno Shelton’s guidance. John continued his education at Midwestern University where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
After marrying Gerry Galloway in 1968, John worked for General Dynamics, which later became Lockheed Martin. At that company he became a world traveler. He loved traveling, but his favorite place was at home with his wife and his beautiful daughter, Brandy Michelle, who was born in 1970.
After retiring in 2004, John and Gerry moved to Montague to live out their lives. They were blessed with two fantastic grandsons, Jax Riley Williams and Kaz Russell Williams. John took great pride in that both boys were named after him.
John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gerry Russell; his daughter, Brandy and her wonderful husband, Paul Williams and two grandsons, Jax and Kaz Williams. He also leaves behind his loving sister, Lynda Neeld and her daughters, Holly Bullock and Shawna Tomlin.
Expressions of sympathy to John’s family are appreciated, but please do not bother with flowers or memorials; instead, do something nice for a family member, friend or stranger; pet a pooch and think of John. Also, he would stress to all young people to stay away from tobacco products.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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May 27, 1941 – May 27, 1941
NOCONA – Raymond “Salty” Hudson Sr., 83, died on July 10, 2024.
A visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. on July 12 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on July 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donald Cheshier officiating. Interment will follow at Eagle Point Cemetery.
He was born on May 27, 1941 in Sentinel, OK to Henry and Eula McLaughlin Hudson. They later moved to Lubbock where he grew up. He married Doris May Partridge on Aug. 16, 1960 in Montague and together they had three children.
He worked for Justin Leathergoods for 23 years then Nocona Belt Company for more than 25 years until he retired with Bell Supply. He coached little league baseball where he started the teams for Justin Leathergoods. He also was involved in the Nocona Indians Booster Club for a number of years. Hudson also worked for R.B. Stout Furniture store where he did odd jobs, delivered and did repairs on appliances. He was a lifetime member of Shady Grove Community Church for more than 60 years where he served as treasurer and deacon.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Doris; sons, Ray and Kenny; daughter, Carmella; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and eight step-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Eagle Point Cemetery Association or Shady Grove Church, c/o Doris Hudson, 108 Jackson, Nocona, TX 76255.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home Nocona.
July 25,1958 – July 7, 2024
MONTAGUE – James “Jim” Edward Price Jr., 65, died on July 7, 2024 at home.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on July 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Pastor Gregg Shaw officiating.
He was born on July 25,1958 in Bridgeport where he lived most of his life. He worked at Gifford Hill and Hanson as a heavy diesel mechanic which he retired from after 45 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Barbara Price; sister, Rheeanna Gage and two grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Liz Price, Montague; son, Cody Price; daughter, Courtney Waldrip, Bowie; sister, Susie Rankin, Fort Worth; six grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Legend Bank for the Colby Price Scholarship and RheeAnna Gage Scholarship to help the upcoming senior class.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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