OBITUARIES
Paul Edd Fitts

Paul Edd Fitts
June 2, 1931 – January 18, 2015
BOWIE – Paul Edd Fitts, 83, passed away Jan. 18, 2015 in Decatur, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 20 at The White Family Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Jan. 21 at First Freewill Baptist Church in Bowie. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Paul was born June 2, 1931 in Decatur to Oscar and Paralee (Taylor) Fitts. He graduated from Bowie High School and joined the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Paul married Treva Leek on April 4, 1958 in Decatur. He worked for Bell Helicopter for 15 years and went to work for the U.S. Postal Service in Bowie in 1972 until his retirement in April 1999. Paul enjoyed playing dominoes, ranching, traveling and spending time in his RV.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Paralee Fitts; one brother and five sisters.
Paul is survived by his wife, Treva Fitts, Bowie; two daughters Debbie Denson and husband David, Vashti and Paula Rutherford, Decatur; son, Barry Fitts and wife Wendy, Bowie; six grandchildren, Kasey Denson and wife Shannon, Betsy McCandless and husband Shane both of Bowie, Kristan Fitts, Denton, Tyler Trantham, Denton, Kaleb Rutherford and wife Emily, Rhome, and Paula Beth Toller and husband Michael, Arlington;11 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Scott Leslie White

June 10, 1958 – February 6, 2025
BOWIE – Scott Leslie White, 66, died on Feb. 6, 2025.
In lieu of a memorial service, his family and friends will host a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date.
He was born June 10, 1958 in Denver, CO to Donald and Merle Ann (Beck) White.
After working direct sales for 25 years, he then returned to college and completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of North Texas at the age of 53.
He was preceded in death by his father Don; step-father Harold; mother Merle; as well as multiple siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Angela, Bowie; sons Franklin and Scotty; a brother and two sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has been entrusted to Alexander’s Midway Funeral Home of Springtown, TX.
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Catherine “Cathy” Bonilla

November 14, 1956 – February 8, 2025
BOWIE – Catherine “Cathy” Bonilla, 68, died on Feb. 8, 2025 at her home in Bowie.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
She was born on Nov. 14, 1956 in Henderson, KY to Whitey Templeton and Betty Tapp Templeton. She married the love of her life David Bonilla on April 2, 1975 in Lewisville.She volunteered many hours and helped many people at the Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center in Bowie. She was also a member at Freedom Life Church in Bowie.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, David Bonilla, Bowie; children, Dereck Bonilla and Kathleen Bonilla, both of Bowie; sisters, Carol Riggins, Rowlett and Mary Templeton, Lewisville; and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center, 110 W. Wise St., Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona, TX.
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Joseph James Haid

April 17, 1945 – February 10, 2025
FORESTBURG – Joseph James Haid, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 10, 2025 in Forestburg, TX.
Joe was born in Wichita Falls on April 17, 1945. Joe attended the University of North Texas and was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After college, he served in the United States Navy and traveled the country with his wife, Jay.
After the conclusion of his naval service, he settled back to Texas and followed his passions for wildlife and music; as both a publisher of a wildlife magazine, “Wings and Hooves,” and as “JJ Bleu,” an award-winning radio DJ for KNTX Bowie. He was a long-time resident of Forestburg.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Franklin Haid and Bernice Marie; and his wife of 51 years, Jessica Rogers Haid.
Joe is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Marcia and Dan Carrithers; brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Val Jones; nieces, Jessica Luckett, Jacqueline O’Reilly and Julia Jones; and nephew, Eric Jones.
The family would like to thank his loyal friends Peggy and Judy for caring for him in his final years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s name may be made to the Denton Humane Society.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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