OBITUARIES

Henry Edward “Hank” Starke

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12 months ago

02/09/2024

March 8, 1947 – January 30, 2024
NOCONA – Henry Edward “Hank” Starke, 76, died Jan. 30, 2024 at his home in Nocona Hills.
There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on Feb. 10 at Nocona Hills Community Church with Pastor Paul Coronado officiating. A private family interment will be at a later date.
Starke was born on March 8, 1947 in Catskill, NY to Charles McClellan Starke Sr. and Helen Ida Campbell Starke. He joined the U.S. Army in 1966 and retired in 1988 after 22 years of service. He fought in the Vietnam War from which he earned several awards and honors. He then worked in the army as a drill instructor. He also got his degree and became a logistical and retired 1st Sgt. E 8.
After he retired from the army, he worked as a realtor for Connie Boyle Real Estate where he met his wife, Laura Stone. The couple married on July 23, 2005 in Flagler Beach, FL. Starke was an elder at Palm Coast Bible Church. Later he became a member of the Nocona Hills Community Church where he became involved with Operation Christmas Child and many other programs within the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Charles Francis Starke, Norman “Butch” Starke, Charles McClellan Starke Jr., Donna Campbell Starke and Arlene Starke.
He is survived by his children, Dean Joseph Starke, Kentucky, Inez Renee Stevens, North Carolina and Adam Quinten Starke, Virginia; one step-son; siblings, Mary A. Olivett, Daytona Beach, FL, Joyce Pavlin, Catskill, NY and Floyd Starke, Leeds, NY; four grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to Nocona Hills Community Church, Stanley Fulton Memorial Fund, 104 Nocona Dr., Nocona, TX 76255.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.

OBITUARIES

Alaine ‘Fay’ Vowell

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5 days 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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5 days 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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5 days 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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