OBITUARIES
Raymond R. Obregon Jr.
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January 2, 1947 – January 29, 2021
BOWIE – Raymond R. Obregon Jr., 74, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 29, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.
A funeral service will take place Feb, 9, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Viewing and service will begin at 11 a.m. at Mount Olivet Chapel. Graveside burial will follow.
Pallbearers will be Patrick A. Obregon Jr, Joe E. Obregon, Jaymes R. Obregon, Mason Obregon, Kaden Obregon, Robert Smiley Jr., Samuel Murray, and Jaren Obregon.
Raymond (Pops) was born Jan. 2, 1947 to Raymond and Josephine Obregon Sr. in Fort Worth. He was the oldest of 10 children. He was a very talented athlete who graduated from Trimble Tech High School.
He put aside his dream of becoming a professional baseball player to enlist with the Marines to defend our country during the Vietnam War. He was a proud veteran and always flew his American and Marine flags high.
He ran a lucrative ceramic tile business for many years and his works of art are displayed in many homes and businesses throughout Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding areas.
Upon retiring from the tile business, he moved to Bowie where he became a rancher and spent much time with his family. Even though he retired, he never quit working as he ran several side businesses including ranching, handyman, taxi and horse carriage services. Raymond enjoyed sharing his farm with all of his family and his legacy will live on at the Obie’s 111 ranch.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sherri Obregon; parents, Raymond and Josephine Obregon and sister, Antonia Villareal.
He is survived by son Anthony and wife Melissa Obregon; son Enrico and wife Tina Obregon; daughter, Alicia Evans Martinez; daughter Piper and husband, Robert Smiley, and son, Matthew Murray; brothers, Al (Yolanda) Obregon Sr., Joe (Linda) Obregon Sr., Johnny Obregon Sr., Daniel Obregon, Robert (Helen) Obregon, Jesse Obregon and sisters, Estella (Michael) Rodriguez and Cynthia Foster, 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
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OBITUARIES
John Riley Russell
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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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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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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.
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