OBITUARIES

Charles L. “Chuck” Snowden

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2 years ago

06/13/2023

June 4, 1952 – June 4, 2023
NOCONA – Charles L. “Chuck” Snowden, 71 of Nocona, left his beloved family who were along his bedside on June 4, 2023 in Decatur.
A private service will take place at a later date.
Chuck was born June 4, 1952 in Richmond, IN to James and Georgia (English) Snowden. As a child, he loved fishing and working alongside his father who inspired his work ethic. On Dec. 23, 1977, Chuck married Karen Sue Jones in Camden, OH. Chuck’s strong work ethic continued and passed along through the generations to his sons and grandson. With a ninth grade education, Chuck went on to attended Hobart Welding Technology in Troy, OH. Being an entrepreneur at heart, in 1988 Chuck started C.L SERVICES from his home in Haslet, which is still successful and operating in Montague County.
Working along side his two sons, Chuck taught them how to make a deal with a firm handshake, and that a man is only as good as his word. He taught his sons not only about welding and reading blueprints, but everything necessary to run a business. He always said if he passed, he would be confident in knowing he has set his sons up to make a living for their families.
Although Chuck worked hard, his true passion was his ranch, listening to Alan Jackson while riding in his tractor and seeing the wildlife from his view. He enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family and listening to the chatter of his sisters.
He was just a unique individual, often called a “Man’s Man,” and took pride in getting to know people he would meet on a personal level. He was a devoted husband and father; He himself was enormously proud of his family and they are forever grateful of the accomplishments he made for them. He was their “Trail Boss,” their Rock and Anchor, and will be truly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Georgia English Snowden and siblings, Jeannie Withrow and Carl Snowden.
Chuck is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Karen Sue Snowden; sons, Jacob and wife Sally Snowden, Bowie and Zachary and wife Ginger Snowden, Forestburg; daughter, Tonya Martin Cruze, Camden, OH; grandchildren, Brandalyn Snowden, Charles “Weston” Snowden, Katelynn Snowden, Maddison Snowden, Kristina Cruze, Hannah Cruze-Clifton and Khloe Cruze; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim Snowden and wife Cheryl, Sylvia Bleill and husband Art, Ruby Peck and husband Gary, Kathy Hensley and husband Bill and Paul E. Snowden and Tina Edwards; brother-in-law, Toby L. Jones and wife Ella Sue; special family, Danny and wife Yurgita Jones, Paradise and their sons, Lukas and Jacob and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Mary ‘Anna’ Lyon

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5 days ago

12/27/2024

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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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5 days ago

12/27/2024

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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.

OBITUARIES

Donald Ray Taylor

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5 days ago

12/27/2024

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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.