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Tony Lee Stockard

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June 17, 1959 – September 12, 2024
BOWIE – Tony Lee Stockard, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 12, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the Montague County Cowboy Church in Montague, with Pastor Joe Caballero as the officiant. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Tony was born June 17, 1959 in Bowie to Darrell and Lois (Smith) Stockard. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1978. Tony Stockard married the love of his life, Deanna Stockard on Nov. 11, 1995 and loved her to his last day. He was a hard worker and had a long and prosperous career in the oil field working for Devon Energy. Tony went to work for Hammer Construction in Bridgeport and currently was employed with Kyle Erwin Construction in business development.
Tony was a Godly man, and cherished his family and loved spending time with them in Red River, NM every year. He enjoyed Alaskan TV shows, a good tan, well manicured grass, a clean truck, his mullet haircut and that handlebar mustache.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Tony is survived by his wife, Deanna, Bowie; daughters, Tori Davis and husband Austin, Bowie, Stormy Stockard, Denton and Racey Edgett and husband Clint, Alvord; mother, Lois Barnard, Bowie; brothers, Ray Stockard and wife Sharon, Bowie and Monty Stockard and wife Johnyce, Bowie; aunt, Pat Cunningham, Dallas; uncle, Gerald Stockard, Lebanon, OK; grandchildren, Colton Davis, Weston Davis, Ace Edgett and Paycee Parker and two great-grand children, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Susan Roberts Younger

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March 2, 1961 – February 8, 2025
BOWIE – Susan Roberts Younger, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 8, 2025, in Crafton, TX.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m on Feb. 15 at the White Family Funeral Home with Sandy Sanderson officiating.
Susan was born March 2, 1961, in Bowie to Burnace and Mildred “Mickey” Roberts and attended Bowie High School, graduating in 1979. Susan then graduated from the University of Texas Arlington and worked as a Registered Nurse for 38 years.
In her younger years she enjoyed performing dance, tap, belly dancing and baton twirling. Some of her most treasured moments were when she was president of the softball association in Bowie for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports. She also loved to sponsor the Jim Bowie Days Rodeo Association. Above all, Susan loved taking care of others during her time as a nurse. Some of Susans greatest accomplishments were raising her daughters and grandson, Mitchell Miller.
She preceded in death by her parents, Burnace and Mickey Roberts and brother-in-law, John Gossett.
Susan is survived by her daughters, Angela Stark, Pitkin, CO, Amanda Parr, Bowie, Amiee Parr, Bowie, and Andrea Scoughton and husband Nic of Midland; sisters, Cynthia Gamblin and husband Jim, Bellevue, Jennifer Blackburn and husband Bill Plano, and Linda Gossett, Newport; grandchildren, Ayesha Parr, Bowie, Isaac Parr, Chico, Callie Scoughton, Midland, Corbin Parr, Henrietta, Mitchell Miller, Midland, Abigail Scoughton, Midland, Miracle Miller, Bowie, Addilyn Younger, Bowie, Mason Miller, Bowie, Ainsley Scoughton, Midland and Michael Parr, Henritta; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie Texas.

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Billy Ray Burr

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February 28, 1954 – February 9, 2025
BOWIE – Billy Ray Burr, 70, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 9, 2025.
The family has chosen arrangements with cremation. He was born on Feb. 28, 1954, to Raymond and Betty (Belleu) Burr. He was a Bowie High School graduate and lifelong native.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Betty Burr; brothers, Michael Burr and Kenny Cummings; and sister, Jo Ann Burr.
Billy is survived by nieces, nephews, and his partner, Shelley Guilliams (Burr).
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

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Barbara Ann Rector

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April 26, 1949 – February 7, 2025
NOCONA – Barbara Ann Rector, 75, died on Feb. 7, 2025, in Nocona surrounded by her loving kids.
A visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Rotan Cemetery in Rotan, TX.
She was born on April 26, 1949, in Rotan, TX to Wilburn D. and Daphene Early. She graduated from Rotan High School and pursued a distinguished career in banking. She dedicated 40 years of her life to both the Citizens Bank and then served as city manager both of Knox City. While living in Knox City, she attended O’Brien Baptist Church. After moving to Montague County, she worshiped at Montague County Cowboy Church alongside her children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Rector, Jr; parents, Wilburn D. and Daphene Early; and brother, Billy Joe Early.
She is survived by her daughter, Lila Jo Keck; a son-in-law; one granddaughter; brother, Mickey Early; two nieces and many cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home.

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