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Mary Elizabeth Murray

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October 24, 1962 – January 10, 2023
DENTON – Mary Elizabeth Murray, 60, went to be with our Lord on Jan. 10, 2023 in Denton.
The family will receive friends at 9 a.m. on Jan. 14 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at Chico Cemetery.
Mary was born on Oct. 24, 1962 in Sulphur Springs, TX to Albert Hardwick and Diann Gregg. She attended and received her associate degree from North Central Texas College. Mary was united in marriage to the love of her life, Michael Murray, on June 13, 1998 in Ponder. They were together for 25 wonderful years with many precious memories made. Mary was self-employed and a real estate investor.
She will be remembered for her courage and her love and support she always offered her family. Mary was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed by all that knew and loved her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her father, Albert Hardwick.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 25 years, Michael Murray, Denton; daughters, Brandie Hardwick and Kimber Hardwick; sons, Bobby Maes and Christopher Hardwick-Maes; six grandchildren, Aidan, Kaitlyn, Zane, Collin, Archer and Gracie; three brothers, James Hardwick, Jeffrey Hardwick and Thomas Hardwick; two sisters, Sherry Choate and Diana Self; her mother, Diann Wilson; numerous extended family members and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Hawkins Funeral Home of Bridgeport.

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Mary ‘Anna’ Lyon

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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.

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Stacy Ray Trayler

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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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Donald Ray Taylor

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January 20, 1938 – December 21, 2024
NOCONA – Donald Ray Taylor, 86, died on Dec. 21, 2024 in Nocona.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 27 at Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Skinner, Steve Tettleton, Bob Langford, Jon Dunfee, Manuel Sanchez and Coley Frye. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Bennett, Mike Henry, Chris Tettleton and Toby Howard.
He was born to Johnny and Ozella Lewis Taylor on Jan. 20, 1938. A lifelong resident of Nocona, he never met a stranger, loving to tell stories and laugh.
Taylor married Patsy Cheshier on Aug. 25, 1965 in Nocona. They went on to raise two children. Taylor also was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Taylor worked several years for Bowie Industries before going to work for Nocona Independent School District, where he became the supervisor of maintenance and transportation until he retired in 1999. This Nocona native enjoyed coaching his son’s little league teams, golfing with his wife and friends and all sports were a big part of his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy and son, Brad.
He is survived by his children, Jeff Taylor, Orange Grove, TX, John Taylor, Christoval, TX and Kim Taylor, Dallas; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and his dog Buddy.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to St. Jude Hospital.
Arrangements were under the direction of Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.

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