Obituaries

Feb 13, 2023

John Allen "Jack" Whitaker was born on March 11, 1944 in Anderson, Missouri to George and Nellie (Stout) Whitaker and passed away on February 13, 2023 in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Whitaker was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings George Whitaker, Jr., June Ehr, Dan Whitaker, Sue Hammer, and Laura Higgenbotham. Jack is survived by his children...

Feb 7, 2023

Mary "Jo" O'Neal passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. A family graveside ceremony will be held February 11th, 2023 at Nocona Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jo's honor to your favorite charity or plant a flower garden in her memory. "What is lovely never dies, but passes into another...

Feb 4, 2023

Bobbie Jo Wylie was born on February 1, 1933 to Ollie Lloyd Tipton and Izora (McCool) Tipton in Forestburg, Texas on the site where Decie Ellzey's home stood. She transitioned to her heavenly home in Nocona, Texas on February 4, 2023. She spent most of her early years living in Nocona, Benjamin, and Sanger, Texas. Receiving a strong dose...

Jan 24, 2023

Mary Jeanne Hoehn Long time Nocona resident Jeanne Hoehn, age 94, passed away January 24, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Weatherford. Born December 12, 1928, in Wolfe City in Hunt County, Jeanne was the second of four daughters of Howard Quinley Carpenter and Mazie Evelyn (Onstott) Carpenter. She graduated from Garland High School in 1946 and...

Dec 15, 2022

John David Hancock, 64, of Nocona, Texas, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, in Wichita Falls, Texas. He and his identical twin brother, Joe were born in Perryton, Texas on March 8, 1958, to David Gaunder & Mary K. Simmons. John graduated from Nocona High School in 1977. He worked in the oil & gas industry for 45+ years...

Dec 14, 2022

On Wednesday, December 14, 2022, Henry Lee Chenault, beloved partner and adored father of six, passed away at the age of 75. He is survived by his dearly devoted wife of 34 years Shiela Chenault, children Shelly Chenault, Chad Chenault and wife Amy, Noel Land and husband Eyon, Jeff Halloran, Nick Halloran, Jayme Weikel and husband Tom, 15 grandchildren...

Nov 25, 2022

Services for Bruce Alan "Snake" Ramsey of Terral will be conducted at 2:00PM on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Scott-Morris Funeral Home in Nocona with Gary Davidson officiating. Bruce was born on July 7, 1954 in Nocona to Henry Allen ramsey, Jr. and Ada Belle (Hughes) Ramsey. He passed away in Wichita Falls on November 25, 2022 at the...

Oct 16, 2022

Dorothy Johnson, 80 of Nocona, passed from this life Sunday, October 16, 2022. Dorothy was born in Ft. Worth on February 21, 1942 to John Charles Barnes and Clara Rosina (Blure) Barnes. Dorothy was many things to many people. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, faithful Christian, and caring nurse. Dorothy married Bill Johnson. They shared life and...

Oct 13, 2022

James Tasker of Nocona passed from this life Thursday, October 13th, 2022 at the age 63. James was born November 14th, 1958 in Wichita Falls to Harold "Buster" and Wanda Tasker. James attended school in Bowie, and in high school he was an all-state linebacker. James' sophomore year, they played against Hooks High School whose running back was future...

Oct 1, 2022

Michael Allen Braden, 63 years old, passed away at his home on October 1, 2022 in Montague, TX. Mike was the owner of Mike Braden Construction for 36 years. His passion was in his carpentry work and the relationships he made along the way. His customers were like family to him. His hobbies outside of his work were family,...

Sep 2, 2022

Aug 10, 2022

Pedro Arvizu Aguilar, de Bowie, pasó de esta vida el 10 de agosto de 2022 a la edad de 61 años. Pedro nació el 29 de junio de 1961 en San Luis de la Paz, Guanajuato, México, hijo de Esteban Aguilar y Tersa Aguilar Mata. Pedro se mudó al Condado de Montague cuando era joven y pasó el resto...

Jul 8, 2022

Mildred (Mickey) Fay (Naylor) Leeper passed away on July 8, 2022. She was born June 30, 1926 at Ringgold Texas to Joe Foster and Gertrude Potter Naylor. She graduated from Ringgold High School and married Lewis Leeper in 1944. They lived in Corpus Christi, Nocona, Canadian and Houston. They came back to Nocona to retire. She was a member...

Jun 11, 2022

Roena May McQueary passed away on June 11, 2022 in Gainesville, Texas at the age of 82 years old. Ms. McQueary was a long time Nocona citizen. She was born here on October 19, 1939 to George Washington and Mary Ann (Roper) Wilson. She married W. H. McQueary, Jr on September 16, 1966 and were married until his death....

Jun 7, 2022

June "Indian" Deardeuff of Duncan, OK passed from this life on June 7, 2022 in Duncan. He was 66 years old. Indian was born June 10, 1955 in Tahlequah, OK to William and Beulah Deardeuff. Indian met Judy (Blevins) and the two fell in love. They married June 16, 1995 in Nocona, TX. The couple were longtime residents of...

Jun 5, 2022

Doris Ann Lemond went home to the Lord on June 5. Doris was born on September 20, 1937 in Nocona, Texas to Cecil and Vernon Smith. Doris was the eldest of three children. She loved her sister, Leta and brother, Charles so very much. She enjoyed her cousins and spent many hours on the back porch visiting with them....

May 18, 2022

Lucille Skinner Bowles passed away on May 18, 2022 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 102. Ms. Bowles was born on February 5, 1920 to Jesse and Minnie Sumpter Skinner in Mehan, Oklahoma. Lucille moved to the Spanish Fort area when she was a kid and spent her whole life in the Montague County area. This is...

May 15, 2022

Jacklyn Sue Lee (Jackie) age 87 of Nocona Texas, passed away Sunday May 15, 2022. The funeral service will be held at Church of Christ in Nocona, Texas at 10:00am, Wednesday May 18th, followed by graveside service at Nocona Cemetery. Austin Wright will be officiating. Jackie was born in Nocona, Texas on October 7, 1934. She was married to...

May 10, 2022

Michael Gann, of Gordonville, passed from this life May 10, 2022 at the age of 61. Michael was born November 28, 1960 in Bowie to A.D. and Rose Marion (Duncan) Gann. Michael was a skilled mechanic and handyman. He knew how to fix pretty much anything! He has worked in maintenance for Cedar Mills Marina. Michael had a great...

May 9, 2022

Donald Thomas Hughes was born December 30, 1949 in Dallas, Texas and passed away on May 9, 2022, in Sherman, Texas. He was the son of Thomas and Ruth Hughes of Dallas. He married Danell in 1987. He is survived by his wife Danell of Bonita, daughter Amber Hughes of Grand Prairie, daughter Autumn Randles and husband Zack of...