OBITUARIES
Annie Ruth Mitchell
August 1, 1932 – October 13, 2022
SAINT JO – Annie Ruth Mitchell, 90, passed away on Oct. 13, 2022 in Decatur.
A funeral service led by Pastor Mark McBride and Gerre Joiner was on Oct. 17 at the First Baptist Church of Saint Jo.
Annie Ruth was born to Claud and Martha McMahan Baker on Aug. 1, 1932 in the Dye Mound area of Montague County. She was one of seven siblings. Annie Ruth married Loyd Daile Mitchell on July 10, 1953 in Saint Jo. Together, they had three children. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2006.
Annie Ruth graduated from Saint Jo High School in 1950. She attended North Texas State College (now the University of North Texas), where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She also completed coursework in pursuit of a Ph.D. in education from Texas Woman’s University.
She was a teacher in school districts throughout Montague County for nearly 40 years, retiring from Saint Jo Independent School District in 1995. Annie Ruth spent most of her career teaching kindergarten and special education. She received multiple awards and recognitions, including the Outstanding Teacher award from the Council for Exceptional Children in 1984. Her dedication to Saint Jo ISD and her love of her students led her to help with numerous school organizations, including serving as cheerleader sponsor, class sponsor and Special Olympics sponsor, as well as helping with many other district activities.
Annie Ruth was a member of the First Baptist Church in Saint Jo where she was involved in various ministries such as Sunday school, GAs, Vacation Bible School and Camp Copass. She enjoyed listening to gospel and country music. She also loved family vacations to Branson, MO, the Grand Canyon and Colorado, often balancing these trips with her husband’s oilfield work schedule. She enjoyed hobbies such as crocheting and knitting, creating various pieces for friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, James Wilson Baker and Claude Baker; sister, Dellie Baker and granddaughter, Melissa Norseworthy.
She is survived by her sisters, Bernice Southerland, Duncan, OK and Martha Curtis (Craig), Fritch, TX; brother, Tom Baker (Linda), Gainesville; daughters, Daifletta Norseworthy, Saint Jo and Cecelia McCuistion (Marty), Lake Kiowa; son, Nathan Mitchell (Melissa), Decatur; grandchildren, John Daile and Christopher McCuistion, Lake Kiowa, Stephanie Norseworthy, Saint Jo and Maci Talley (David), Denton and one great-grandchild, Natalia Norseworthy, Saint Jo.
Memorials are suggested to Saint Jo ISD.
Arrangements entrusted to Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo.
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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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