OBITUARIES

Mary Elizabeth Campbell Swinney

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4 weeks ago

12/10/2024

September 26, 1947 – November 27, 2024
BOWIE – Mary Elizabeth Campbell Swinney, 77, passed away on Nov. 27, 2024. She passed away peacefully in Angel Fire, NM after joyfully preparing for Thanksgiving celebrations with her family. Known for her wonderful cooking and her habit of always making enough to feed an army, Mary found great joy in the gathering of loved ones around the table to share a meal and make memories.
A visitation was from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 8 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, and from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 9, prior to the funeral service. A service to honor Mary Elizabeth Campbell Swinney’s life was at 2 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the First Methodist Church in Bowie.
A memorial in the Mansfield area will take place in the near future. Please contact 940-350-9104 for any questions.
She was born in Nocona to C.E. “Woody” and Idell Campbell. Mary lived a life rich with love, community and purpose. In her youth, she was an active member of 4-H, F.H.A, Montague Youth Fair and served as a majorette in the Bowie Band. These early passions for community and self-improvement shaped her into the remarkable teacher, loving mother and devoted grandmother she would become.
It was at the drive-in her parents owned that Mary met her future husband, Daryl Swinney. Perhaps it was over the glow of the projector, or through a shared love of the silver screen, but that chance meeting blossomed into a lifelong partnership filled with love and shared memories.
For 38 years, Mary devoted herself to teaching, shaping countless young minds with her quiet patience, deep understanding and steadfast belief in every student’s potential. Though she never sought recognition, her true reward was found in the success and growth of those she taught.
She found joy in life’s simplest and most meaningful moments – solving word puzzles with deep focus, playing with her grandchildren and conversations with friends and family. Beyond her hobbies, she was a woman of even-temperedness, thoughtful wisdom and a sense of humor that was always catching you off guard.
Mary Elizabeth Campbell Swinney is survived by her husband, Daryl Swinney, Mansfield; her children, Michael Swinney and wife Gaby, Midlothian and Stacy Swinney, Bowie; grandchildren, Michael, Kai, Camila, Celine and her siblings, Jim Campbell, Bowie and Ann Campbell Jay, Gorman, TX.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gladney Center for Adoption in Fort Worth at iamgladney.org or to the Tarrant Area Food Bank at tafb.org.
In a world of extremes, Mary was a steady, levelheaded presence – a grounding force for all who knew her.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Mary ‘Anna’ Lyon

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1 week ago

12/27/2024

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December 20, 1936 – December 26, 2024

BOWIE – Mary “Anna” Lyon, 88, died on Dec. 26, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2025, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Pastor Dwyane Lamberson officiating.
She was born Dec. 20, 1936, in Levelland, to Charlie and Myrtle (New) Vinyard. She married Ervin Lyon on June 5, 1954, and spent her days as a homemaker, raising their two sons.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Danny Lyon and Joe Lyon, both of Bowie; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Patsy Salter, Lubbock and Martha Turnbow, Gatesville and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Stacy Ray Trayler

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1 week ago

12/27/2024

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September 18, 1969 – December 1, 2024
SUNSET – Stacy Ray Trayler, 55, died Dec. 1, in Denton surrounded by family.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 11. There will be a private graveside service at a later date.
Trayler was born on Sept. 18, 1969 in Muenster to Raymond and Joyce Trayler. He spent his life working in the oil field as a driller and driving a truck.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond Trayler and Joyce Collier Trayler and brother, Jerry Trayler.
Trayler is survived by his children, Vanessa Clark, Bowie, Vincent Trayler, Oklahoma City and Val Trayler, Terral, OK; one brother, Michial Trayler, Heavener, OK; sisters, Raenell DeSoza, Sunset and Annie Ross, Bowie; four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Donald Ray Taylor

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1 week ago

12/27/2024

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January 20, 1938 – December 21, 2024
NOCONA – Donald Ray Taylor, 86, died on Dec. 21, 2024 in Nocona.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 27 at Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Skinner, Steve Tettleton, Bob Langford, Jon Dunfee, Manuel Sanchez and Coley Frye. Honorary pallbearers were Jimmy Bennett, Mike Henry, Chris Tettleton and Toby Howard.
He was born to Johnny and Ozella Lewis Taylor on Jan. 20, 1938. A lifelong resident of Nocona, he never met a stranger, loving to tell stories and laugh.
Taylor married Patsy Cheshier on Aug. 25, 1965 in Nocona. They went on to raise two children. Taylor also was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
Taylor worked several years for Bowie Industries before going to work for Nocona Independent School District, where he became the supervisor of maintenance and transportation until he retired in 1999. This Nocona native enjoyed coaching his son’s little league teams, golfing with his wife and friends and all sports were a big part of his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy and son, Brad.
He is survived by his children, Jeff Taylor, Orange Grove, TX, John Taylor, Christoval, TX and Kim Taylor, Dallas; two grandchildren, two great grandchildren and his dog Buddy.
In lieu of flowers the family ask donations be made to St. Jude Hospital.
Arrangements were under the direction of Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.