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Floyd Worthy Rhyne
BOWIE – Floyd Worthy Rhyne, 90, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his beloved family.
Family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on May 3 at the Old Country Church in Bowie with Pastor Doyle Wade officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Floyd was born on Dec. 20, 1932, in Pleasant Ridge to Claude and Velma Gladish Rhyne. He attended school in Bowie and graduated in 1950.
In 1952 he was drafted into the United States Army. He went through basic training in Fort Hood and was then deployed to Korea where he served honorably.
On Feb. 7, 1959, Floyd married the love of his life, Noretta Hager and together, for the next 64 years, they lived, worked and raised their family in Bowie. In 1968, just shortly after his father passed away, Brother Paul Henderson led Floyd to the Lord and he accepted Jesus as his personal savior. Floyd grew up in a tough generation, born during the Great Depression, this made for a tough exterior, but for all of us who were blessed to call him son, husband, dad, pawpaw, brother, or uncle, we knew the kindhearted, gentle, compassionate man that he was. He loved his Lord and family unconditionally and he never wavered.
Floyd was self-employed for the majority of his life and got his start in the service station business in Bowie. After selling the stations he owned and operated laundromats in and around Mesquite.
In 1973 he started Floyd Rhyne Trucking and later added Bowie Construction and Dozer Service with his son and partner Darren. After a brief retirement, he started Premier Tank Truck service in 2001 and operated until selling in 2007. Regardless of the business, through hard work and dedication he was always successful in business. He owned his failures and successes and never procrastinated, if something needed to be done, he took care of it immediately. He had a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic and he knew how to apply these qualities to the job.
His favorite pastime was working, but when he wasn’t working, he also enjoyed his cattle operation where he raised registered Angus cattle, quail hunting and collecting guns, no matter the number in the gun collection, he was always looking for the next one to buy. He also, in his opinion, owned and loved the two best Dachshunds that God ever made, Mitch and Cassie.
Floyd is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Velma Rhyne, and great-grandson, Heath Burns.
Floyd is survived by his wife of 64 years, Noretta Rhyne; son, Darren Rhyne and wife Misty, Nocona; daughter, Gaile Hand and husband Rusty, Park Springs; son, Bart Davis and wife Rhonda, Wautagu, TX; daughter, Rhonda Richey and husband Don, Bowie; grandchildren, Jake Rhyne, Brooklyn Rhyne, Ashton Burns and husband Tyler, Asa Hand and wife Shelby, Kiki Hall and husband John, Jason Richey and wife Jennifer, Jeremy Richey and wife Nicki, Justin Richey and wife Courtney; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Graves and Judy Gillaspia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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December 13, 1939 – November 2, 2026
CHICO – Frances Jean Richey, 86, went to be with our Lord on Nov. 2, 2026.
A memorial service is at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at New Hope Fellowship Church in Chico. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. at the church.
Frances was born on Dec. 13, 1939 to William Lester and Lulu Elizabeth (Williams) Trotter in Jolly.
She was united in marriage to Bobby Carroll Richey on Jan. 10, 1959, in Bowie; they were together for 60 beautiful years before his passing in 2019.
Frances earned her bachelors degree in education from Texas Woman’s University and devoted many years as an elementary school teacher. Teaching was more than a career; it was an opportunity to share her kindness, encouragement and love with others.
Her faith was also a treasured part of her life, and she was a devoted founding member of New Hope Fellowship Church in Chico. Frances was a patriotic American, a very proud Texan and a long-time Texas Ranger fan, attending games since 1972.
Frances leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and the many lives she touched along the way. Frances was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend to many who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; siblings, Darrell Trotter, Lenora Trotter, Nell Jones, Louise Wood, and Odis Harold Trotter; son-in-law, Glenn Reed and her godchild, Clint Cox.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Pamela Reed, Paula Remily and her husband, Steve, Doug Richey and Donnie Richey, all Chico; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Margie Turnbow and Elaine Scruggs, Bowie and Carroll Trotter and his wife, Susan, Wichita Falls; sisters-in-law, Janet Myers and her husband, Bill, Leander and Anna Hand and her husband, Jimmy, Chico; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to New Hope Fellowship Church at P.O. Box 526 or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
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April 28, 1966 – October 28, 2026
NOCONA – Penny Lynn Thomas, 60, died on Oct. 28, 2026. A celebration of life honoring her will be held at a later date.
She was born on April 28, 1966, Penny was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family.
Thomas was preceded in death by her father, Delmar Thomas; mother, Sharon Shoemake and beloved dog, Lady.
She is survived by her sons, Joshua Roper and Cody Roper; Terry Don Shoemaker; sister, Kim Ward and Linda Dean; five grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
November 12, 1957 – November 7, 2026
TERRAL – Angela Gayle Throckmorton, 68, died on Nov. 7, 2026.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A graveside service took place at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
She was born Nov. 12, 1957 in Terral, OK to Wayne and Margie Louise (Martin) Jackson. She graduated from Terral High School and went on to have a lifelong career as a certified nurse assistant working for Bellmire Healthcare and Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Bowie for 35 years.
Throckmorton married Lloyd Throckmorton on May 12, 2012 in Terral.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Throckmorton is survived by her husband, Lloyd Throckmorton, Terral; daughter, Tiffany Lyons, Temple; three stepchildren; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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