OBITUARIES

Dr. Ivan (Terry) Sanders

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10 years ago

09/23/2014

Dr. Ivan (Terry) Sanders
March 10, 1924 – September 21, 2014
BOWIE – Dr. Ivan (Terry) Sanders, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.
A memorial service for Sanders was at 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at Newport Baptist Church in Newport with pastor Tommy Mayo officiating.
He was born in Kerens, TX on March 10, 1924 to Dr. G.H. and Bessie Coates Sanders, and throughout his life he was a hometown favorite.
At the age of three, he contracted polio which affected one of his legs and left him with a limp. He was, however, determined to overcome this obstacle and excel at sports and he did. By the time he graduated from Kerens High School, he had been named “Most Valuable Player” on the football team and was extended a scholarship to play football at Schreiner Military Academy in Kerrville.
While attending the academy, he also played violin in the orchestra and sang with a dance band. He transferred to Baylor University to pursue a pre-med degree and became a successful collegiate weight lifter. He was regarded as a very handsome young man and his Baylor yearbook refers to him as “Hercules!”
His education at Baylor was interrupted as a result of being called into the U.S. Army during a time when physicians were in great need. He was transferred to Cornell University in NY in order to expedite his education and later graduated from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He practiced medicine with his father in Kerens and served on staff at the Navarro County Memorial Hospital for several years prior to being called back into the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War where he served as a military physician in Goose Bay, Labrador (far North Canada; province of Newfoundland) at the Strategic Air Command for 18 months.
His wife, Jurahee Butler Sanders, and their three small children, Karen, Bruce and Kent remained in Kerens and the day of his return is indelibly marked in each of their memories. Son, Blake, was born later.
Dr. Sanders joined the staff at the Bowie Clinic with several other beloved Bowie physicians in 1960. He served as a family physician and surgeon for approximately 30 years prior to his retirement.
During that time, he also served as sports team physician, school board member, a director of Bowie National Bank and other civic endeavors. He also held top offices in the state medical board association. He was a gifted tenor soloist and was asked to sing at many weddings, funerals and other civic musical events. Throughout his life, he raised several breeds of horses and cow dogs and was regarded across the country as an authority in many areas pertaining to horses.
During his retirement years, he and his wife, Dorothy Jenkins Sanders, enjoyed organizing and performing at musical jam sessions where he played fiddle and guitar and sang. He began the Buffalo Spring Jam Session gatherings on Tuesday evenings which have become a popular weekly gathering for country musicians in that area.
He had accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was a member of the Newport Baptist Church.
In his last days, he took great joy in talking about the Lord and he was ready to be with Jesus. His family joins together in praising God for his salvation and look forward to spending eternity with him.
His son, Bruce, went to be with the Lord in May of 2013.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dorothy, who was his sweetheart and best friend; children, Karen Morris, Fort Worth, Kent Sanders, Burleson and Blake Sanders, Midland; brother, Dr. Richard Sanders, Kaufman; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren and lifetime friends who will greatly miss him.
Memorial donations may be made to Newport Baptist Church or the Young Fiddle Students Fund at the Randy Elmore Fiddle Camp.
Arrangements are entrusted to Shaw’s Funeral Home.
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OBITUARIES

John Riley Russell

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20 hours ago

07/16/2024

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May 27, 1948 – July 14, 2024
MONTAGUE – John Riley Russell, 76, died July 14, 2024 following several battles with cancer.
At John’s request, there will be no formal service. There will be a casual family visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. on July 20 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. John desired to be cremated, his ashes joined with Gerry’s in time and to be spread over his home place in Montague.
John was born in West Columbia, TX to Carl and Pauline Teague Russell on May 27, 1948. He was welcomed to the family by his big sister, Lynda.
The family moved to Bowie so that Carl could start Russell’s Department Store in 1951. John graduated from Bowie High School in 1966; he excelled in basketball under Coach Gayno Shelton’s guidance. John continued his education at Midwestern University where he was a member of Sigma Nu Fraternity.
After marrying Gerry Galloway in 1968, John worked for General Dynamics, which later became Lockheed Martin. At that company he became a world traveler. He loved traveling, but his favorite place was at home with his wife and his beautiful daughter, Brandy Michelle, who was born in 1970.
After retiring in 2004, John and Gerry moved to Montague to live out their lives. They were blessed with two fantastic grandsons, Jax Riley Williams and Kaz Russell Williams. John took great pride in that both boys were named after him.
John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Gerry Russell; his daughter, Brandy and her wonderful husband, Paul Williams and two grandsons, Jax and Kaz Williams. He also leaves behind his loving sister, Lynda Neeld and her daughters, Holly Bullock and Shawna Tomlin.
Expressions of sympathy to John’s family are appreciated, but please do not bother with flowers or memorials; instead, do something nice for a family member, friend or stranger; pet a pooch and think of John. Also, he would stress to all young people to stay away from tobacco products.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Raymond “Salty” Hudson Sr.

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5 days ago

07/12/2024

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May 27, 1941 – May 27, 1941
NOCONA – Raymond “Salty” Hudson Sr., 83, died on July 10, 2024.
A visitation was from 7 to 8 p.m. on July 12 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on July 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Donald Cheshier officiating. Interment will follow at Eagle Point Cemetery.
He was born on May 27, 1941 in Sentinel, OK to Henry and Eula McLaughlin Hudson. They later moved to Lubbock where he grew up. He married Doris May Partridge on Aug. 16, 1960 in Montague and together they had three children.
He worked for Justin Leathergoods for 23 years then Nocona Belt Company for more than 25 years until he retired with Bell Supply. He coached little league baseball where he started the teams for Justin Leathergoods. He also was involved in the Nocona Indians Booster Club for a number of years. Hudson also worked for R.B. Stout Furniture store where he did odd jobs, delivered and did repairs on appliances. He was a lifetime member of Shady Grove Community Church for more than 60 years where he served as treasurer and deacon.
He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Doris; sons, Ray and Kenny; daughter, Carmella; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and eight step-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers make donations to Eagle Point Cemetery Association or Shady Grove Church, c/o Doris Hudson, 108 Jackson, Nocona, TX 76255.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home Nocona.

OBITUARIES

James “Jim” Edward Price Jr.

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5 days ago

07/12/2024

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July 25,1958 – July 7, 2024
MONTAGUE – James “Jim” Edward Price Jr., 65, died on July 7, 2024 at home.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on July 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Pastor Gregg Shaw officiating.
He was born on July 25,1958 in Bridgeport where he lived most of his life. He worked at Gifford Hill and Hanson as a heavy diesel mechanic which he retired from after 45 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Barbara Price; sister, Rheeanna Gage and two grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Liz Price, Montague; son, Cody Price; daughter, Courtney Waldrip, Bowie; sister, Susie Rankin, Fort Worth; six grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Legend Bank for the Colby Price Scholarship and RheeAnna Gage Scholarship to help the upcoming senior class.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.