OBITUARIES
Jerry B. Hall
June 13, 1936 – February 10, 2023
SUNSET – Jerry B. Hall, 86, passed away on Feb. 10, 2023, at Wise Health System in Decatur.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the Sunset Church of Christ with David Hall officiating. Burial will follow at the Sunset Cemetery.
Jerry Benton Hall was born on June 13, 1936 to Arvil Benton and Lois Frances Hall. His birthplace was within the family homestead which is still located on some of his farm and ranch property just a couple miles east of Sunset. Although the original house was torn down and rebuilt new when he was a boy, it remained Jerry’s residence for his entire life.
He married Wrenda Gail Hall of Arlington on July 5, 1959. He met her while attending college in Arlington and she remained his wife along his side until her death in 2021.
In a period during the late 1950s and early 1960s he served his country by being drafted and honorably discharged twice by the United States Army for cold war duty in Germany and later the Russian Missile Crisis. He received expert marksman and forward observer as some of his recognitions. He also served on the Colour Guard.
Jerry also worked at the General Motors assembly plant in Arlington for close to 30 years while at the same time running his sizeable farm and ranch operation. He would carpool to and from the plant with a few other Sunset area GM worker-friends which helped make this possible for each of them. He retired from GM in the late 1980s.
Jerry was a member of the Sunset Church of Christ in Sunset. Jerry is remembered as a great man that lived a wonderful and colorful life that he truly loved. He was devoted to his Christianity, and he loved his country. He was a generous family man and loved them with all his heart. He freely dedicated to them all that he had in however way he could give it. He also greatly cherished his family-heritage and honored it by the way in which he lived it and handed it down through teaching it to his son and daughter, and of course later this would include his two grandchildren. He enjoyed countless friendships in the Montague County area, and he was one anyone could rely upon for help at any time.
He is preceded in death by both of his parents and his only daughter, whose married name at the time was Holly Kay Humphrey. She was lost due to illness in 2014.
Jerry is survived by his son Jerry Benton Hall II (Benton) and two grandchildren, David Kenton Dosch and wife Lauren with their two sons, Colton Allen Dosch and Keller Benton Dosch, Bowie and Travis Keith Dosch and wife Bethanie with their two children Benton Keith Dosch and Paisley Kay Dosch, Weatherford. He is also survived by his sister, Carolyn Young, Killeen, TX and her three children who provided him with many great nieces and nephews.
Donations should be sent to the Dementia Society of America.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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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.
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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