OBITUARIES

Beverly Ann Durham

Published

1 year ago

10/15/2025

February 19, 1948 – October 5, 2025
NOCONA – Beverly Ann Durham, 77, died on Oct. 5, 2025 in Nocona, TX.
A visitation from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 9 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
A celebration of life and funeral was at 2 p.m. on Oct. 10 at First United Methodist Church, Nocona. Interment followed in the Union Cemetery near Cap’s Corner. Ministers are the Rev. Charles Reed, Dr. Larry Martin, the Rev. Jill Barker, the Rev. Justin Durham and the Rev. Collin Durham. Pallbearers were: James Barrett, Travis Shaefer, Jeff Peden, Arnold Walker, Royce Beck and Randy Dyer.
She was born Feb. 19,1948, in Sulphur, OK to B. T. (Pete) Peden and Betty Jo (Eason) Peden. She was married on July 27, 1968 in Electra to the Rev. Calvin M. Durham, a young minister from Nocona and they served 57 years of active ministry. She attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Midwestern University, East Texas State University, and graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with highest honors.
In her senior Electra High School annual, she stated her goal in life was to “study theology,” and on the day of her high school baccalaureate service, she would meet Calvin as he was the guest speaker in her home church, First Assembly of God in Electra. Within a few months they would start dating.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father, B. T. (Pete) and Betty Eason Peden; son, John Calvin Durham; and daughter-in-law, Laura Elaine Durham.
She is survived by her husband, Calvin Durham, Nocona; brother, Gary Peden, Michigan; sister, Sylvia Schaefer, Temple; two daughters, Melody Sheree Durham, Nocona and Candus Barrett, Justin; a daughter-in-law; four grandchildren and two great grandsons.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the following research project for Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease centered in the University of Indiana. Make checks payable to: “Alzheimer Disease Research in Pathology” and in the Memo line please place this information: “I. U. Foundation, Account #038009961 – A. D. Research in Pathology.” Mail to: Dr. Bernadino Ghetti, 635 Barnhill Drive, Medical Science Building, Room A138, Indianapolis, Indiana 46202.

OBITUARIES

Gibson Lovett

Published

6 days ago

10/28/2026

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April 16, 1990 – October 20, 2026
Gibson Lovett, 36, died on Oct. 20, 2026.
There was a visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Jerry Woods Funeral Home. A celebration service was at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 at Nocona Hills Community Church in Nocona. Interment followed at Shady Grove Cemetery Lake Nocona.
He was born on April 16, 1990, in Wichita Falls to Angie and Tommy Lovett. He ran heavy equipment as an operator, welding and carpentry.
He is survived by his mother, Angie (Uselton) Lovett; father, Tommy Lovett; sister, Linlee Lovett Klein, Celina; a niece; a nephew; one set of grandparents; a girlfriend; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by a set of grandparents and a cousin.
Memorial donations can be made to The Carpenter Shop 400 Boston Street, Nocona or Northeast Texas Area 65 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Treatment@neta65.org

OBITUARIES

Glenn Daniel “Danny” Beck

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6 days ago

10/28/2026

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September 24, 1967 – October 20, 2026
BOWIE – Glenn Daniel “Danny” Beck, 59, died on Oct. 20, 2026.
A memorial service will take place at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Glenn Daniel “Danny” Beck was born Sept. 24, 1967.
He graduated from Bowie High School and then went on to graduate from Tarleton State University. He spent much of his adult life working alongside his father at N.D. Pendent Services.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Winterman Goldberg.
He is survived by his father, Glenn Beck; step-father; brothers, Bobby Killion and Reed Killion; sister, Robyn Killion; and other family members, friends and countless others.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Peggy Jean Long Richardson

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6 days ago

10/28/2026

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August 21, 1936 – October 18, 2026
BENBROOK – Peggy Jean Long Richardson, 90, died on Oct. 18, 2026.
A viewing will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Nov. 2 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
She was born on Aug. 21, 1936, in Marlow, Stephens County, OK to the late Carl M. Long and Mary E. Walters.
Richardson attended and graduated from Bowie High School. She also attended North Texas State for one semester.
She met Clois and married him on Jan. 31, 1956. She worked at an insurance office. She also was the staff assistant for the parking lot sweeping business. She then became a homemaker.
She was involved in Benbrook Baptist Church doing many jobs within the church. She and Clois belonged to the Ramblin’ Rangers Camping Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clois; brother, Monty Long and a great granddaughter.
Richardson is survived by her daughter, Carla Gurley, Bixby, OK; son, Mark Richardson, Freeport; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.