Terry Darnell Murphey, age 71, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Monday, April 15th, 2024, in Nocona, Texas.
She was born December 21st, 1952, in Post, Texas to Garnie Randolph and Edith Christine Cowley. She is preceded in death by her parents, two siblings, Bobbie and Carroll Cowley, and reunited with her beloved husband of 49 years Jerry Murphey.
She is survived by her loving children, son, Randy Murphey and wife, Keila, of Nocona, Texas; son Bill Murphey and wife, Amy, of Nocona, Texas; and daughter Robin Slowey and husband, Chris, of Lakeside City, Texas; six grandchildren, Emma and Sam Murphey, Wesley and Walker Murphey, and Caitlin and Connor Slowey; and sister, Linda Shaw and husband, Ray, of Nocona, Texas; sister-in-law, Melinda Cowley of San Angelo, Texas and many nieces and nephews.
Terry spent most of her career working with and caring for children at Nocona ISD in the cafeteria and as a childcare provider at Nocona DayCare Center. Not only did Terry love and care for children she was a loved co-worker. She was a friend to everyone and never met a stranger. She enjoyed reading novels in her spare time, watching cooking shows, and her many animals that she took in because she could not turn them away. That being said, nothing meant more to her than her family. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. She will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.
Visitation will be held at Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Wednesday, April 17th, from 6:00-8:00pm. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, April 18th at 11:00 am at Nocona Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lucky Paws Animal Shelter in Nocona, Texas.
Amanda Ellisa Horton, 31, passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 20, 2024 in Wichita Falls, TX. She was born to David Wade and Brandy Horton on August 7, 1992 in Gainesville, TX. Amanda was a loving soul. She always took care of her kids and devoted her life to them and her family. Many of Amanda’s other loves were music, her cats, being an artist and drawing or painting with her children. She is preceded in death by her grandfather, Pawpaw, Pete Horton. She is survived by her parents, Brandy Horton of Nocona, TX, David Wade & wife Raulita of Moore, OK, grandmother, Barbara Horton of Nocona, TX, children, Devon Killen of Nocona, TX, Brielle Hernandez of Nocona, TX, sister, Cally Wade of Denton, TX. A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 from 2 – 4 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service will follow on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at The Veranda Inn at 2 P.M. officiated by Karen McCord. Interment will follow in Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers are Justin Killen, Taylor Ross, Bradley Maxwell, Ross Attebury, Evan Embry, and Richard Reeves. Honorary Pallbearers are Austin Killen, Oscar Hernandez, Tommy Greene, Matthew Maroney, Garrett Lemon and Carter Lemon. Memorial donations may be made to Stray Evolution, https://strayevol.org/donate, or Lucky Paws Animal Shelter, 653 Airport Rd., Nocona, TX 76255.
Surrounded by her family, Nelda Virginia Howard, 74, of Nocona, Texas, peacefully left the earth to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Nelda was born August 28, 1949 in Hondo, Texas, to Bill and Bernice Brown, and lived in Devine, Texas, for the duration of her childhood. She graduated from Devine High School in 1967. Pursuing career opportunities, she moved to San Antonio, Texas, where, in 1969, she met Steven Thad Howard. On April 14, 1970, she and Steve married. Honoring Steve’s military obligation, they moved to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where they gave birth to son, Heath Bob, in 1971. In early 1972, they returned to Steve’s birthplace, Spanish Fort, Texas. In 1978, their first daughter, Heather Kathleen, arrived. Shortly following, in 1980, son, Hank Williams, was born. Then in 1983, the completion to the Howard family arrived, Hannah Marie. Beyond her devoted and nurturing wifely and mothering duties, while living in Spanish Fort, Nelda was an active Valley View Baptist Church leader and Sunday school teacher. She was a staple school mom at Prairie Valley where her children attended school, including being president of the Prairie Valley 4-H. Her life-long mothering instincts and love for children extended beyond her own 4-Hs (Heath, Heather, Hank, and Hannah) by pouring into the community and becoming a Texas Foster Care and Adoptive Services certified foster parent; subsequently, she provided a home for and helped care for less fortunate teenagers. Excluding a two-year stint where they returned to Devine, Texas - 1990-1992 - where Nelda received treatment for and overcame stage four ovarian cancer, her family remained close to their initial Spanish Fort family roots. After returning from Devine in 1992, they moved into town and have since called Nocona, Texas, home. Nelda finished raising her and Steve’s children in Nocona and began carrying out the next and most rewarding chapter in her life: being grandma. Known locally by everyone as Nanapooh, she relished in attending her grandchildren’s activities and bragging about their successes. Her nearly 54 year marriage with the love of her life was a badge of honor that she wore with pride. Never demanding or asking for anything from anyone, Nelda felt her greatest gift was having and spending time with her family. She truly spent her life as a servant of God, selflessly giving of herself … undoubtedly, an angel on earth. Nelda is survived by her husband Steve Howard of Nocona, TX; children: Heath Howard and wife Teri of Krum, TX, Heather Porter and husband Travis of Elk City, OK, Hank Howard and wife Staci of Nocona, TX, and Hannah Whitley and husband Cameron of Humble, TX; grandchildren: Hunter Howard, Gage Porter, Zane Howard, Klaudia Porter, Drake Howard, Ella Porter, Andrew Johnson, Caris Johnson, Keaton Whitley, Issac Whitley, Judson Whitley, Bianka Howard, and Nash Whitley; great-grandchild: Maeve Howard; siblings: Milton Brown and wife Deborah, Karen Kohlleppel, Dana Palmquist, Mark Brown, and Gaye Matthews and husband Randall. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Bill Brown, Mike Brown, Roy Brown, Dusty Brown, and Bob Brown.
Visitation: Sunday from 5 – 7 P.M at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel, Nocona, TX
Funeral Service: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 2 P.M at Valley View Baptist Church, Spanish Fort, TX officiated by Pastor Cameron Whitley
Interment will follow in Liberty Chapel Cemetery, Montague County Texas
Pallbearers: Hunter Howard, Gage Porter, Zane Howard, Drake Howard, Cameron Whitley, and Travis Porter
Memorial donations may be made to Valley View Baptist Church, 6159 Hwy 103, Nocona, TX 76255.
Kenneth Ray Lemons Sr., 88, died on March 14, 2024 in Wichita Falls, TX. He was born on Feb. 16, 1936 in Nocona, TX to Charlie Lemons & Opal McLaughlin Lemons. Kenneth was a hard-worker and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Kenneth worked as a carpenter for 35 years and was truly a master of his craft. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a purple heart recipient for his time during the Vietnam War. He married the love of his life Jimmie Flint on Oct. 16, 1982 in Thornberry, TX in his backyard. He is survived by his wife Jimmie Lemons of Sunset, TX, children, Kenny Lemons Jr. & wife Tami of Dean, TX, Kelly J. Lemons of Wichita County Texas, sister, Martha Radke of Rockport, TX, grandchildren, Kaci Lemons-Seel & husband Troy, Kelce Lemons Coyle & husband Ethan, Candace Wise McFarland & husband Mark, Levi Scott Lemons, great-grandchildren, Brysen Lemons Moore, Nettie Seel, Marc McFarland, Kenzlee McFarland, Payton McFarland, McKenley Lemons, Madden Lemons and his loyal and faithful cat which is named cat. He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Mary Joyce Buck, Peggy Simpson, Charlene Akin, Earlene Allen, and Weldon Lemons. There will be a graveside service on Monday, March 18, 2024 at 10 A.M. at Eagle Point Cemetery in Montague County Texas with Pastor Joe Caballero officiating. Memorial donations may be made to DAV Chapter 41 Wichita Falls, Department of Texas HQ, 1015 Lee Avenue, Lufkin, TX 75901
Zaiden Knox Richardson came into this world and left it on March 10, 2024 in Wichita Falls, TX. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his parents, Sara Bussey & Robert Richardson of Nocona, TX, grandparents, Julie & Mike Coker of Henrietta, TX, Katie Bussey & Dean Thompson of Nocona, TX, Jimmy Bussey of Ryan, OK, Great-grandparents, Jan & Cedar Campsey of Terral, OK, James Bussey of Ryan, OK, sister Channing Curd of Texas, and numerous aunts, uncle and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Grace & Curt Vaughn, Pat Bussey and grandmother, Samantha Covey. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, March, 16, 2024 at 2 P.M at Post Oak Cemetery, Jack County Texas with Rev. Mark Kunkel officiating.
Shirley Hampton, 88, of Plano Texas, passed away February 26, 2024. She was born in Forestburg Texas on February 10, 1936. Shirley married John Hampton on March 29, 1956 in Dallas. Shirley and John and their children resided on multiple Air Force bases, and adjacent communities in the US throughout John’s Air Force career. John and Shirley lived in Fort Worth for 42 years during John’s last active-duty years at Carswell Air Force Base and his retirement. Shirley is predeceased by her parents, Grover and Ruby Cook, her husband John Wayne Hampton, her brother Charles Houston Cook and his wife Billie, her sister Norma, her sister Sue MacDonald and her husband Paul, and her brother Geary Cook. Shirley is survived by her sister Ann Brackeen and husband Bill, many nieces and nephews and extended family. Shirley is also survived by her three children, daughter Susan Bodycomb and her husband Rosser, son Steve Hampton, and daughter Shari Garber and her husband Don. Granddaughter Sara Velasquez and her husband Matthew, granddaughter Jillian Garber, and grandson Reed Garber and his wife Audrey. Three great grandsons, Aydan, Bryce and Casyn Velasquez, and one great granddaughter Charlotte Garber. Shirley and John’s house in Lake Country was on the edge of the development when they arrived in 1974. Over the years, it became the last stop before the lake or Back 40, wherever the teenagers’ parties were. This developed into Sue, Steve and Shari’s friends spending a lot of time at the house and getting to know John and Shirley. Shirley was a good cook, welcoming, nurturing, and fun. As years passed, many friends would still stop by the house to visit Shirley and John even though Sue, Steve and Shari were grown and no longer lived there. Shirley loved music, beagles, and gardening. She researched and compiled volumes of family history. Shirley shared and gained vast genealogy knowledge at family reunions, celebrations and funerals. Shirley loved to play cards and games. John and Shirley played backgammon or gin rummy together almost daily. One of Shirley’s greatest joys in life was becoming a grandmother for the first time in 1986. Shirley doted on Sara, was her care giver during much of Sara’s first nine years, and as Sara got older and more independent, Shirley always told her “I think of you every day.” Shirley’s last years were complicated. She struggled with heart problems and dementia. However, she kept on with some of her peculiar phrases that made us all laugh. Her mood was happy her last few days before she passed in her sleep. May she rest in peace. There will be a graveside service on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Perryman Cemetery at 2 P.M. officiated by Rick Waggoner. Pallbearers will be Steve Hampton, Don Garber, Matthew Velasquez, Tyler Kaminski, Jeff McKee, and Donald Forrester.
Anne Renee Rohrbaugh Johnston passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was 68 years of age. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on January 25, 1956 to William “Willie” Rohrbaugh & Marie Hasty Rohrbaugh. She graduated from Wichita Falls Old High as a coyote in 1972 at the age of 16 years. Renee packed her belongings in her 1970 Buick Skylark GS and set out to Lubbock, Texas to attend Texas Tech University & begin her life adventure. She would major in nutritional science with a minor in interior design to begin her college experience. She attended Texas Tech for two years & ultimately applied to the University of Texas at Austin to continue her educational goals. She would graduate from UT at Austin in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutritional Science. At UT she was a member of the Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society & also a member of the honors society Phi Kappa Alpha earned by invitation only with scholastic excellence. In later years she would attend Texas Women’s University in Denton, TX in a program to obtain her master’s degree in nutritional science & continue that education with an internship as a clinical dietician at Arlington Memorial Hospital in Arlington, TX. She would complete her endeavors with a residency at Wilson N Jones in Sherman, TX to become Anne Renee Johnston MS,RD,LD. A registered dietician with a master’s degree licensed by the state of Texas. While working at the hospital in Sherman she would be hired as a consulting dietician at St. Richards Villa in Muenster, TX as well as Horizon Manor, Nocona Nursing Home & Nocona General Hospital in Nocona, TX. The later Nocona General Hospital she would serve as their dietary consultant for over twenty years. Renee would later additionally be employed by Muenster Memorial Hospital & Electra Memorial Hospital in this same dietary consultant capacity. Renee would meet her future best friend & later husband, Vernon Johnston, in the fall of 1977 in Austin. They would eventually tie the knot & marry on November 12, 1979. Interwoven with years of her educational journey she experienced other areas of interest & achievements. She & her family would relocate to the Nocona area & purchase a house with a small tract of land in the Bonita community. She would temporarily be employed as a substitute teacher and teacher’s aide at NISD as well as installing wallpaper. Also, she assisted her husband Vernon in starting a small carpentry business. But with the oil industry slow down of the early 1980’s, Renee showed her businesswoman entrepreneur talents by creating a craft business, Bar A Country Creations, designing small woodworking country craft projects that she & her husband would produce & market at craft shows throughout North Texas to great success. This endeavor begat the eventual custom home & remodeling business, Bar A. Creations, Inc. As Vernon would work in the field doing the carpentry work, Renee would again be consulting with customers in various areas of interior designs for their homes. She would help them select all their fixtures, help with paint color coordination, & all interior aspects especially the arrangements of kitchen areas for greater ease in meal preparation. Her behind the scenes work would prove essential for the success of their building business. Additionally, the bookkeeping expertise would fall in her hands for that same success. Country life suited this professional & country girl to a tee as she was a pure naturalist. She had a large organic vegetable garden, herb garden, & her beautiful flower beds to extend her creative visions. Also to include over twenty rose bushes or climbing roses & various fruit trees to number at least ten or more at any time. Her love of the outdoors & God’s nature was enjoyed at every opportunity. Of course, you can’t live in the county without special friends as her love of pets & animals was always present. Her puppy dogs where a joy in her life as were the cats. Her horse Doc Henry Jay was a special addition to this facet of her life. Renee & Vernon would also continue purchasing land & created a cattle herd to their satisfaction. Renee would choose the heifers & cows to breed and leave the bull selection to Vernon. He continually would go look at & purchase bulls from a good friend, Larry Fenoglio. Renee loved to be on a tractor mowing & her husband had to purchase a second tractor just to be able to have one available to do the farm work he needed to do. Renee had a passion for life which included her love of the creative arts. Literature & a good book was always relaxing for her. Cooking was a fun endeavor whether just supper ever night or a fantastic meal for not just the holidays that she could prepare for her family & friends. She loved traveling that included museums with fine arts as painting, sculpture or fine wine. She was a foodie so her travels always included the best restaurants with notable chefs if possible, preparing the meals. Music was an essential in not only going to hear good music but enjoying it in her home. Renee passed from this life with no regrets for she lived life to the fullest & took advantage of what the Lord had offered to the greatest degree. She was preceded in death by her parents & a loving sister, Sandy K Odom. She is survived by her best friend & husband of 46 years Vernon Johnston, son Shaun Jeremy Johnston & wife Dondi, two grand boys, Dylan Patrick Johnston & Aidan Alexander Johnston with special friend Daisy Jarvis, a special sister-in-law, Norma Feuerborn & husband Charlie, nieces & nephews, cousins, & a multitude of wonderful loving friends during her journey of life. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 5:30 – 6:30 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 1 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Vernon Johnston & Grant Gikas. Interment will follow in Starkey Cemetery, Montague County Texas. Pallbearers will be Bill Holcomb, Dan Fenoglio, Bryan Booth, Bill Crowe, Terry Newland, and Duane Robertson. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Cancer Research, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105 or Hospice of Wichita Falls, 4909 Johnson Rd, Wichita Falls, TX 76310.
Carolyn Crenshaw, 79, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2024 in Nocona, TX. She was born on December 20, 1944 in Fort Worth, TX to Lee Crenshaw and Evelyn Hathcock Crenshaw. Carolyn graduated from Nocona High School. She worked in banking in both Bowie and Nocona. She was a Baptist and firm believer in the Lord and loved being with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, James Wade McGaughey, and siblings, Jackie Boy Crenshaw and Marge Gilmore, nephew Lee Henry Campbell, and niece, Lee Ann Skrapka. She is survived by Jimmy Kennedy, Karla Hill & husband Guy, Kennedy, Hayden, Kameron, Doris Rose Crenshaw, Linton D. Campbell and several cousins. There will be a visitation on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 1 P.M. until service time at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 2 P.M. in the chapel officiated by Dave Woodbury. Interment will follow in Nocona Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a local charity of choice.
Shirley Keck, 88, went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2024, in Nocona, TX. She was born on November 30, 1935, in Nocona, TX to Frank Griffith and Ruby Sewell Griffith. Shirley was a giving soul who loved her family very much. She married the love of her life, Jimmy Keck, on August 27, 1950, at the First United Methodist Church in Nocona, TX. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 2004. She is also preceded in death by her parents and her granddaughter, Jordan Chris Keck. She is survived by her children, Jim L. Keck & wife Darla of Nocona, TX, Rebecca Henley & husband Billy of Nocona, TX, Chris Keck & wife Sharon of Nocona, TX, Jodye Skinner & husband Tom of Nocona, TX, grandchildren, Staley Keck & wife Lila, Shelby Fuller & husband Robert, Colby Davis & husband Shawn, Rusty Henley & wife Trena, Jana Keck, Madison Keck Holmes & husband Grant, Staci Durik, Trent Skinner & wife Kristin, great-grandchildren, Sage Keck, James Fuller, Mackenzie Trumbull, Grayson Trumbull, Henley Davis Waldrip and husband Bladen, Sam Davis, William Henley, Helen Henley, Sophia Durik, Lincoln Durik, Jack Durik and Brylie Skinner. The family will be gathering at 1P.M. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Eagle Point Cemetery. A graveside service will follow at 2 P.M. at Eagle Point Cemetery officiated by Pastor Valleri Sewell. Memorials may be made to Eagle Point Cemetery, 411 10th St., Nocona, TX 76255, or JDRF North Texas & Oklahoma Chapter 4632, P.O. Box 5029, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5029
Fred Allen Castle was born on December 14, 1940 to Fred and Edith Castle and went home to be with our Lord on February 14, 2024 in Nocona, Texas. Fred was born and raised in Jack County. He graduated Antelope High School in 1959. After graduation he went through the Police Academy, that would lead him to work for more than 45 years in total. He was Chief of Police of Nocona for many years. Fred loved to bird and deer hunt and going fishing! He loved watching old western movies and anything Texas sports. Fred is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frankie Castle, daughters, Janice Ball and Marie Castle. Fred is survived by his daughter Jean Crow and husband Danny of Nocona and son Jason Castle and fiancé’ Shanna of Nocona. His grandchildren Dylan Crow and wife Madison, Kalyn Hawkins and husband Robert, Heather Zazueta and husband Patrick, Kirsten Hardee and husband Brandon, Noah Castle, Gabriella Castle and Jacob Castle. Fred is also is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. There is a visitation on Thursday, February 15, 2024 from 6 – 7 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will follow on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 2 P.M. at Shannon Cemetery in Clay County Texas with Joe Crow officiating. Pallbearers will be Adrian James, Barney Ball, Willy Conway, Junior Ingram, Robert Hawkins, Dylan Crow and Mark James. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Jean’s Men’s Bible Class or Nocona Lucky Paws.
Gloria J. LeBeau Oster, 86, died on February 7, 2024 in Arlington, TX. She was born on July 9, 1937 in Ryan, OK to Paul LeBeau and Jewell Snow LeBeau. Gloria was hard-working and was known to help anyone she could. She worked mostly in income tax preparations and also income tax filing either for a firm or personally from her house. She married the love of her life Charles Oster on December 17, 1955. She is survived by her husband, Charles Oster of Arlington, TX, children, Chris Oster of Arlington, TX, Kathy Cagle & husband Sam of Arlington, TX, Carol Pusateri & husband Joe of Memphis, TN, brother Jimmy Vance LeBeau and wife Jane of Cumby, TX, her beloved grandchildren, Brandon Cagle, Alexandra Pusateri, Angela Baier, Sam Cagle Jr., Carl Cagle, Justin Cagle and great-grandchildren, Austin Cagle, Mason Cagle, Carter Cagle, Skylaa Hinson, Savanna Hinson and Draco Pusateri. She was preceded in death by her parents. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 1 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Nocona Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Mission in Arlington, livethemission.org or charity of choice.
Henry Edward “Hank” Starke, 76, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2024 at his home in Nocona Hills, Nocona, TX. He was born on March 8, 1947 in Catskill, NY to Charles McClellan Starke Sr. and Helen Ida Campbell Starke. Hank was a hard-worker and a patriot all of his life. He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years. Joining in 1966 and then retiring after 22 years in 1988. During his time in the army, he fought in the Vietnam War from which he earned several awards and honors. He then worked in the army as a drill instructor and also got his degree and became a logistical and retired 1st Sgt. E 8. After he retired from the army, Hank worked as a realtor for Connie Boyle Real Estate where he met his wife, Laura Stone. Hank and Laura got married on July 23, 2005 in Flagler Beach, FL. Hank loved the Lord being an elder at Palm Coast Bible Church where he took on the role of praying for people and often visiting people when they were in the hospital or couldn’t make it to church. Later he and Laura became members of the Nocona Hills Community Church where he became involved with Operation Christmas Child along with many other programs within the church. Hank is survived by his children, Dean Joseph Starke & wife Diann of Kentucky, Inez Renee Stevens & husband Tommy of North Carolina, Adam Quinten Starke of Virginia, step-son, Christian Dashiell Johnson of Austin, TX, siblings, Mary A. Olivett of Daytona Beach, FL, Joyce Pavlin & husband Bronco of Catskill, NY, Floyd Starke & wife Gwen of Leeds, NY, 4 grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Charles Francis Starke, Norman “Butch” Starke, Charles McClellan Starke Jr., Donna Campbell Starke and Arlene Starke. There will be a memorial service on February 10, 2024 at 11 A.M. at Nocona Hills Community Church with Pastor Paul Coronado officiating. There will be a private family interment at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Nocona Hills Community Church, Stanley Fulton Memorial Fund, 104 Nocona Dr., Nocona, TX 76255
Edward “E.S.” Baker, 98, passed away on Feb. 5, 2024 in McKinney, TX. He was born on Jan. 1, 1926 in Fort Worth, TX. To Marguerite Armstrong Baker and William S. Baker. E.S. served in the U.S. Air Corp during WW II which later became the U.S. Air Force. He later worked as an aeronautical engineer. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret Fenoglio Baker and his parents, 5 sisters and 4 brothers. He is survived by his children, Cindy Hobbs and husband Ronny, Larry Baker & wife Joanne, Brenda Lacey, Melinda Nordbo & husband Toralv, Gary Baker & wife Redonda, Sheila Williams & husband Rock, Tom Baker & wife Jeniffer, Melissa Fiorillo & husband Thomas and Jennifer Baker, 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. There will be a graveside service on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024 at 1 P.M. at Montague Catholic Cemetery officiated by Father Albert Francis. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Tunnels for Towers, or Wounded Warrior Project.
Malinda Maye Beverage Marshall, 59, died on January 26, 2024 in Nocona, TX. Malinda was born on November 13, 1964 in Ryan, OK to father, Jimmy Beverage and mother, Corina Mincher. Malinda was a homemaker most of her life always supporting her family. She had a deep love of animals taking care of them as she could. She is survived by her mother, Corina Mincher of Nocona, TX, daughter, Shelby Lee and husband Jesse of Nocona, TX, step-daughter, Brittani Richards of Nocona, TX, siblings, Lana Greer & husband Joe Smith of Nocona, Richard Beverage and wife Joanna of Bowie, TX, Kellie Davis of Fort Worth, TX, Jimmy Beverage of Henrietta, TX, Cody Beverage & husband Daetron Beverage-Sanders of Fort Worth, TX, grandchildren. Christine Marie Richards, and River Jo Ryan and one on the way, Reese Maye Lee. She was preceded in death by her father, and niece, Heather Greer. There will be a visitation on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 1 P.M. until service time. A funeral service will follow at 2 P.M. all at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona with Pastor Ricky Tarpley officiating. Interment will follow in Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe Smith, Joey Beverage, Zac Weaver, Rodney Beverage, Stan Phipps and Jesse Lee. Honorary Pallbearer is Daniel Carter. Memorial donations may be made to Lucky Paw’s Animal Shelter in Nocona or Solaris Hospice.
Penelopy Jane Resendiz-Navey was born in Bowie, Texas on November 10th, 1982, to parents Shelia Molsbee and Socorro Resendiz. "Penny", as most people called her, was diagnosed with insulin-dependant diabetes at the age of 8 years old, which began a lifetime of complications and health issues. As a child, she was smart, witty, and never let her illness get the better of her. Penny loved to play jokes on her younger brother Wesley. She had a laugh that was contagious and a smile to light up a room. Always a flirt and never afraid to stand out, she knew she was special. She later attended Nocona High School and would have graduated with the class of 2001, but life had other plans: a baby girl. Life threw her curveball after curveball. She always knew the value of family, and how important it is to spend time with those you love most. In 2015, she was diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure, and that began its own new set of complications. Already a diabetic and on dialysis, Penny began to lose her eyesight and became more susceptible to infections. She was a warrior whose body was just too tired to keep fighting the same battle and humbly conceded on Monday, January 15th, 2024. Penny was preceded in death by father Socorro Resendiz, niece Navaha Resendiz, Grandparents Robert (RD) and Mary Nell Molsbee, and great-grandmother Callie Molsbee. She is survived by mom, Shelia Molsbee, of Nocona, Texas; daughter, Chastity Holloway, and husband Peyton, of Durant, Oklahoma; longtime partner, John Josey, of Nocona, Texas; brothers, Wesley Resendiz and fiancé Janie Jones of Nocona, Texas, Lupé Resendiz and wife Adriana of Nocona, Texas; sister Ana Hernandez and husband Polo of Nocona, Texas; grandkids Corinthia and Eden Holloway of Durant, Oklahoma, as well as several nieces & nephews, cousins, and aunts & uncles. A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, January 28th at 2pm at the Nocona Church of the Nazarene. Penny will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends from all her paths of life
Sandy Lynne Herrin, age 62, passed away Sunday, January 21st, 2024, in Ringgold, TX. She was born August 13th, 1962, in Waxahachie, TX to David Holland and Catherain Bullard. Preceded in death by her son's Michael E. McAtee and Richard McAtee. She is survived by her child; Catherain McAtee. Her sisters; Paula Holland and Patty Cox. Her brother Johnny Holland. Her grandchildren; Tommy Attebery, Chancelor Attebery, and Menya Smith. Her great grandchild; Gary Paxton Smith. A service to celebrate Sandy's life will be held privately with family and friends.
Harold “Buddy” Lee, 88, died on January 15, 2024 in Nocona, TX. He was born on March 10, 1935 outside of Alma, TX to William E. Lee & Mildred Allyene Hester Lee. Buddy married the love of his life Louise Hendrix on July 29, 1954 in Duncan, OK. Buddy served in the Oklahoma 45thDivision National Guard for six years and then on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1968 stationed in Germany. After the military service he and Louise worked in Life Insurance and moved around between Texas and Oklahoma before settling in Duncan. While working in insurance Buddy and Louise moved all over the country working in places like the state of Florida, Cook County in Illinois and the state of Oklahoma. Buddy and Louise settled at Nocona Lake in 1989. After 25 years Buddy retired from insurance and computer repair and moved into the Old Gist House in town. During his time in Nocona he went into the oil business with Doie Allen and later Tim Brooks. During this time Buddy also got involved in the Jean’s Men’s Bible Class in Nocona. After the death of Jack Crain he began teaching the bible class full time and sold his part of the oil business. Buddy was loved by many and a friend to all. He is survived by his son, Richard Lee of Nocona, TX, grandchildren, April Elaine Lee, Eric Lee, Nicole Gay, and Jesse Lee, and 7 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Louise Lee, son, William Robert Lee, and brother, Billy Ralph Lee. There will be a visitation on Saturday, January 20, 2024 from 10 AM to service time at First Baptist Church in Nocona. A funeral service will follow at 11 AM on Saturday at First Baptist Church with Rev. Dave Woodbury officiating. Interment will follow in Duncan Cemetery, Duncan, OK. Pallbearers will be Jesse Lee, Eric Lee, Bryan Gay, Tom Skinner, Bob Langford and Lonnie Gray. Honorary Pallbearer, Ben Hill. Memorial donations may be made to Jean’s Men’s Bible Class.
Kristi Jo Craddock, 51, went to be with the Lord at her home in Nocona, TX on January 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family after fighting Scleroderma for many years. She was born on November 28, 1972 in Nocona, TX at the old Major Clinic to Larry Craddock and Kathy Sewell Craddock. Kristi was a very loving soul. She loved all kinds of animals and had a deep love for children and helping them through her job. Kristi worked as a RN for multiple hospitals and clinics such as Nocona Hospital, Denton Regional Hospital, Dallas Children’s Hospital and Clinics and Cooke’s Children’s Hospital and Clinics. She was very good at her job earning multiple awards as a RN and trained many people and parents with the care of their children. Kristi was known as being mischievous playing many pranks on her family and friends. She had been fighting Scleroderma disease for many years. Kristi is survived by her mother, Kathy Craddock of Nocona, TX, Aunt Kim Coker & husband Johnny of Hurst, TX, uncles, Billy Craddock & wife Darlene of Henrietta, TX, Johnnie Schmitz of Bowie, TX, special cousins, Chris Coker of Bedford, TX, Cindy Hamilton and Sheila Mylar of Little Rock, AR, and Bill Hamilton, and many other cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, and grandparents, D.J & Betty Sewell, Albert & Ruby Craddock. There will be a visitation on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 1 P.M. until service time at Jerry Woods Chapel in Nocona, TX. A funeral service will follow at 2 P.M. at Jerry Woods Chapel on Thursday with Revs. Don & Belinda Hendrix officiating. Interment will follow in Nocona Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Lucky Paws Animal Shelter, PO Box 595, Nocona Texas, 76255 or National Scleroderma Foundation, https://scleroderma.org/ways-to-give/.
Howard Glen “Pappy” Gillman, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023 in Nocona, TX. He was born on April 28, 1936 in Arkansas City, KS to Russell Gillman and Neosha Bell Gillman. He was a hard-worker all of his life and was temporarily employed by his daughter, Shayla Suleiman at Nocona Mini Mart. He married Maria Cruz on March 9, 1981 in Grand Prairie, TX. He is survived by his wife, Maria “Taco” Gillman of Nocona, TX, two daughters, Diane Stapp of Pigeon Forge, TN, Shayla Suleiman of Nebraska, sister, Gin Beck of Cleburne, TX 5 granddaughters and 2 great-granddaughters. A private family service will be held at a later date.