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Robert L. Rayburn, age 87, of Doddridge, Arkansas, died on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his home in Miller County, Arkansas. Robert was a man of many talents. He enjoyed building craft items and furniture. His favorite activity was working with his honeybees. He raised honeybees for many years, and at one time he had over 100 hives. The most important and precious part of his daily routine was the time he spent with the Lord. He read and studied his Bible every day for many

Jacqueline Lee Brown, age 80, of DeKalb, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home on August 12, 2026. She was born on May 3, 1946, in Fremont, Nebraska, to Andrew and Beulah Ogden Westphalen. Jacqueline was a retired secretary for DeKalb ISD. She enjoyed playing Bunco and crocheting, and she will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, John Westphalen; her son, Kelly Joe Brown; her daughter, Be

ARNOLD “BUD” ZIMMERMAN Arnold “Bud” Zimmerman passed away peacefully at his Home in Hooks, Texas on August 9, 2026. Born on February 22, 1947, in Alicia, Arkansas. Bud was raised on the family farm in Alicia, Arkansas where he learned the values of hard work and determination from an early age. Bud proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war era. After his honorable discharge, he worked for Red River Army Depot prior to his transfer to the Tex

By Rylee Freeman The Hooks Community Library is in the works to become a cozy, welcoming environment for families to gather. Emily Thomes is in the process of igniting her passion for reading by turning an old and empty building into a place for families to come together and develop an appreciation and love for books. What began as a Free Little Library outside of her home has turned into what Thomes describes as God’s perfect plan. She had briefly considered and mentioned

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com The citizens of Hooks can call themselves a little safer as the Hooks Volunteer Fire Department has recently put a brand new fire truck into service and it is already being used to serve the people in the community. Before making its journey to its new forever home in Hooks, the new truck was displayed by the company who built it for thousands to see the innovative truck design. Hooks VFD Engine 1 was officially put into service on th

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com The congregation of DeKalb United Methodist Church welcomed a new pastor and his family recently with Markley Rogers being appointed to lead the local church officially on July 1. Rogers was born and raised in Nederland, Texas and after high school attended the University of Houston, where he pursued a degree in Political Philosophy from the Honors College. In addition to his studies at U of H, he co-founded COOG Radio, the university

By Rylee Freeman Bowie County is blessed with several businesses that provide reputable and safe products that nourish the body. When buying local, you are supporting one’s livelihood and their family, while they pour back into the community and support you as well. With the recent cyclospora outbreak from lettuce, it is important to be informed on where your food and goods come from and how they are made. Buying local ensures just that. Paige Howard at Howard House Farm in M

Telford staff, inmates and families blessed for more than two decades By Kenny Mitchell “Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.” Those words, found in Psalms 40:5, are the words that guide Telford Prison Ministries and its leader and heart, Edna Walker. Telford Prison Ministries has been serving the prison and both the inmates housed

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com Photo cutline: Left to right, Holly Meade, Cass County Veterans Services Officer, Gary Foster, Cass County Veterans Services Officer, Andy Cockrum, Cass County Veterans Services Officer, Mike Carter, Bowie County Commissioner, Leward Lafleur, Marion County Judge, Shawn Deabay, Deputy Executive Director of the Texas Veterans Commission. Bowie County now has access to a portion of $800,000 in funding to come to the assistance of local

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com The DeKalb City Council met last night for its regular monthly meeting with a short agenda that included possible action on initializing a burn ban in the city limits and a possible tax increase. During the public forum portion of the meeting, the council was addressed by local residents Marjorie Roberts and Terry Bray. Roberts discussed concerns with ballot tampering during the city election held back in May of this year, and Bray vo

Built his own way……John David Wilsford was born August 6, 1971. He passed away at his childhood home, leaving behind a family who loved him dearly, tolerated him bravely, and will miss him more than he ever would have admitted out loud. He was preceded in death by his father, David, who entered heaven, grabbed a recliner with a footrest, and is now saying, “I saved you a spot, but don’t make me get up.” He was a man whose hands shaped wood, stone, and sand into beauty. He wa

Clara Reece Duke Inman, 91, of New Boston, Texas passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, in a local hospital. Mrs. Inman was born April 10, 1935, in Malta, Texas to Earl and Essie Duke. She was a member of the Church of Christ, New Boston, retired from Red River Army Depot where she worked in Inventory and is preceded in death by her parents, Husband, John Inman, brothers, Bobby Duke, Charles Duke and Billy Duke. Clara is survived by two sons and a daughter in law, Miles and Karen

Howell Kent Nicholas, age 81, of Avery, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, in Clarksville, Texas. He was born on September 24, 1944, in Deport, Texas, to Gerald and Eulene Singleton Nicholas. In June 2005, he married Judy Glenn Ashley, and together they shared many happy years. Kent was a skilled carpenter whose craftsmanship and strong work ethic earned him the respect of those who worked alongside him. He worked for H.E. Wright, Gibbs Construction Company, whe

Billy DeWayne Tutt, age 35, of New Boston, Texas, passed away in Texarkana, Arkansas. Billy was born on July 31, 1990. Billy was preceded in death by his father, W.L. Tutt Jr.; his grandfather, W.L. Tutt Sr.; his grandmother, Sue Barrett; his great-grandparents, Billy and Jean Goodwin, Tom and Lucille Totty, and William and Della Tutt. He is survived by his loving mother, Dana Totty-Eubanks, and stepfather, Troy Eubanks; his brother, Bryan Eubanks; and his sister, Reagan Euba

Cheryl Annette McBay Joyce, 66, passed away peacefully at her home in De Kalb, Texas, on July 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Cheryl was born on April 7, 1960, in Killeen, Texas, to Charles Holland McBay and Francis Imogene Greene McBay. She retired after a career as an insurance adjuster. Above all else, Cheryl cherished her family. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She created lasting memories wi

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com Another opportunity for the youth of our area to take to the field of sports has come in the form of the New Boston Soccer Club. The faith based, soccer league is coming to New Boston through Tapp Methodist Church with the goal of building some core traits among the players and coaches that participate. Those goals include developing confidence and building self-esteem while forming friendships that last a lifetime. Along with those g

Amidst all of the cares and issues of everyday life in this world, some days, the lemonade pours out like a fountain of youth, reviving the weariest of souls and quenching the thirst of those near dehydrated from simply living. We here at the West Bowie Post had one of those days last week, with that sweet lemonade being poured out from one sweet reader, who showed us by her kindness that what we are doing here…matters. Now, I doubt that this sweet lady would want me to use h

By Rylee Freeman Growing up in a small town, one of the most common phrases sounds something like, “I hate how everyone knows all of my business!” I said it plenty of times myself. When I went to college, I was excited for a blank slate. New friends. New beginnings. So orientation weekend began- my first opportunity to meet new people. And what did I do? I sat in my dorm room, alone, organizing my closet and desk while calling my parents every hour. I told myself that I’d jus

By Kenny Mitchell kenny@westbowiepost.com The community is invited for a special night of Christian music in August as local vocalist Heather Russell, along with pianist Richard Lovelace and local singer and firefighter Jack Abston will perform a benefit concert to raise money for a family in need. Local resident Carla Henson will be having an organ transplant in Dallas, and the family will have to spend an extended time near the hospital in Dallas as she recovers from the su

By Rylee Freeman As skepticism of online information grows, The Farmacy Ranch in DeKalb gives locals a place to shop for natural goods and learn about them firsthand. The Farmacy Ranch is an all-natural shop with handmade, everyday products ranging from face care, bath products and cleaning supplies to cooking items, herbal products and specialty loose-leaf teas for both restorative and enjoyable purposes. Owner Janine Carter began this journey in 2019 when her granddaughter