OBITUARIES

Wanda Jan Edwards

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8 years ago

10/02/2018

Wanda Jan Edwards

August 18, 1932 – October 1, 2018
TEMPLE – Wanda Jan Edwards, 86, passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2018 in Temple, TX.
Wanda’s remains will be interred at the Edwards Ireland Cemetery in Ireland, TX, where she joins her family and a host of ancestors on ranch land once owned by her great grandfather.
A private graveside service will be scheduled at a future date.
Wanda was born on Aug. 18, 1932, in Levita to Johnnie O’Dell (J.O.) and Marjorie Marial (Lady) Wilson Edwards.
She attended elementary school in Levita and secondary schools in Beaumont and Fort Worth graduating from Polytechnic High School. She received a bachelor of science and master of education

degrees from Texas Wesleyan College (University).

Wanda was an outstanding athlete in the Fort Worth City recreation leagues in both basketball and softball. She earned all-state and all-regional softball player in both Texas Amateur Athletic Federation and Amateur Athletic Union tournaments and participation.
She was named most outstanding player in both divisions. Her softball team participated in three world championship tournaments, finishing in the top bracket each year. Wanda was a participant in the Texas Amateur Golf Association tournaments under the tutelage of Smiley Rowland at Glen Garden Country Club in Fort Worth.
Upon completion of her bachelor’s degree in 1955, she moved to Bowie where she coached the Bowie High School girl’s basketball team to the Class AA Championship at the state tournament in Austin. Her tennis and volleyball teams were also crowned AA champions while she was at Bowie. On Sept. 21, 2018, Wanda was inducted into Bowie High School’s Hall of Honor in recognition of her coaching achievements.
Wanda returned to the Fort Worth area as a teacher, coach and administrator in the Fort Worth Independent School District for 31 years, retiring in 1989 as an administrator at Meadowbrook Middle School. During her time at Meadowbrook, she co-directed the annual talent show, “Stars Over Meadowbrook.” The auditorium is named in her honor.
She served as co-director for the junior athletic programs for the Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department for 19 years. During the same time, she served as co-director of the Southwest Conference Track meets and the state and national AAU and TAAF meets in Texas.
She enjoyed a retirement full of various activities from breeding, raising, and racing quarter and thoroughbred horses with her friends at the HSE Horse Ranch in Lake Worth, participating in various sports such as trout fishing, hunting and horse racing and visiting with friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Edwards, and brother, Billy Jack Edwards.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carol Ann Amberson Edwards; niece, Jacqueline Carol Edwards, Temple; nephew, Stacey Scott Edwards and wife, Diane Marie Greene Edwards and grand-niece, Bethany Ann Edwards all of Morgan’s Point Resort; grand-nephew John Robert Edwards, San Antonio; and numerous relatives, and many life-long and cherished friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the: American Liver Foundation, 5605 FM 423, Suite 500-353. Frisco, Texas 75034, First Methodist Church, PO Box 773, Temple, Texas 76503, or the charity of your choice.
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OBITUARIES

Joy Dean Duncan

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2 days ago

07/22/2026

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November 4, 1950 – July 17, 2026
NEW BRAUNFELS – Joy Dean Duncan, 75, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on July 17, 2026.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on July 22 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A private graveside service will take place for immediate family.
Joy was born Nov. 4, 1950 in Nocona to Newell and Flora (Ice) Dean of Saint Jo. She graduated from Saint Jo High School in 1968 and went to East Texas State University in Commerce. Joy graduated with a degree in education and later received a masters degree in curriculum and instruction from Texas Eastern University in Tyler in 1975.
For more than 40 years, Joy devoted her life to education, touching the lives of countless children as a dedicated and compassionate teacher. She believed every child deserved the opportunity to succeed. The impact she made extended far beyond academics, as she inspired generations of children to believe in themselves.
As much as Joy loved teaching, her greatest pride was being a mother. She shared an incredibly close and cherished bond with her only child, Julie. One built on unwavering love, friendship and countless treasured memories. Whether they were taking mother-daughter trips, enjoying brunches, shopping adventures or simply spending time surrounded by family, those moments brought her immense happiness. She was her daughter’s biggest supporter, fiercest protector and most trusted confidante.
Being “Mimi” to her only granddaughter, Karli, was also one of Joy’s greatest blessings. The bond between them was something special. Saturday nights were reserved for movie nights filled with laughter and making memories. They shared a special relationship and Karli could always get a good laugh out of her Mimi.
The love she poured into her family and friends will remain one of her beautiful legacies, forever living in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
She is survived by her daughter, Julie Kirkland and husband Ryan and granddaughter, Karli, New Braunfels.
In lieu of flowers, please support Hope Hospice of New Braunfels or your local hospice organization. The family extends their deepest gratitude to Hope Hospice for their kindness, compassion and exceptional care over the past year, providing comfort and support to Joy and her loved ones over the past year.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Peggy Tucker

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2 days ago

07/22/2026

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May 15, 1938 – June 30, 2026
BOWIE – Peggy Tucker died on June 30, 2026.
A graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 24 at Hopewell Cemetery in Stoneburg.
She was born May 15, 1938 in Ryan Oklahoma to Letha Graham and Reese Harrison.
She worked at Russell Newmans for many years in Saint Jo and she also worked at Hager Slacks Company in Bowie.
She was married to Harold Tucker of Bowie.
She is preceded in death by first husband, Winford Woods; second husband, Harold Tucker; son, Ronnie Woods; daughter, Becky Sanders; a stepson and sisters, Betty Tucker and Jean Green.
She is survived by survived by daughters, Sherry Sims and Penny Shoefstall, both of Bowie; sons, Wayne Woods, Nocona and Eugene Woods, Bowie; four stepchildren; brother, Doug; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews, and many friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Jimmie Charles Robertson

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2 days ago

07/22/2026

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October 1, 1941 – July 16, 2026
FORESTBURG – Jimmie Charles Robertson, 84, died on July 16, 2026 in Nocona.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 28 at the Montague County Cowboy Church with Pastor Joe Caballero officiating.
He was born Oct. 1, 1941 in Nocona to Walter Lee and Syble Bernice (Hanson) Robertson. He graduated from Birdville High School in North Richland Hills. On June 18, 1960 he married Edna “Louise” Helms in Haltom City.
He had a lifelong career and an assembler with General Motors until his retirement. He was a member of the Montague County Cowboy Church, the Forestburg Masonic Lodge #523 and a long-time Shriner.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Louise Robertson; sister, Patricia Gayle Robertson; brother, Ronnie Lee Robertson and two grandsons.
He is survived by his children, Connie Cozby, Rhome, Eddie Robertson, Forestburg and Carmen Warner, Bowie; six grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.