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Gretchen Kay Lutz

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Gretchen Kay Lutz
January 6, 1948 – June 10, 2019
HOUSTON – Gretchen Kay Lutz, 71, passed from this life on June 10, 2019 at her home in Houston, TX.
A graveside service will be at the Benson family plot in Elmwood Cemetery at a later date.
She was born on Jan. 6, 1948 to Dana Sue Benson Lutz and James R. Lutz in Fort Worth. She grew up with her mother and maternal grandparents in Bowie. She was a member of First Christian Church in Bowie and was a member of First Christian-Houston at the time of her death. Gretchen graduated from Bowie High School in 1966.
She attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and the TCU Band, and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. She earned a master of arts degree from the University of Houston, an M.A. from Rice University, attended the School of Criticism and Theory at Dartmouth College, and received a Ph.D. from Rice University in English literature.
She was credentialed as a reading specialist through the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She held Texas teacher certification in English, English/language arts/reading, English as a second language, history, generic special education and as a reading specialist. She was an international student advisor at Schreiner University, an advance placement coordinator and testing coordinator/limited English proficiency coordinator at the American Academy of Excellence Charter High School.
Her teaching experiences included San Jacinto College Central Campus, Pasadena, South and North Campuses, Houston; University of Houston-Clear Lake; Houston Community College SE, Eastside Campus, Houston; University of Houston Downtown; Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch; Amarillo College in Amarillo and Galveston College. She also taught at Cesar E. Chavez High School, Houston; The Brown Schools Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program, Houston; Galveston Ball High School; H.W. Longfellow Academy, Dallas; and School of the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne Ewell Townview Center, Dallas. She authored and published numerous scholarly articles and reviews, and presented many of her papers throughout the United States. She was also an accomplished musician.
Gretchen was preceded in death by her parents; her maternal grandparents, Dana B. and Ova Benson, Bowie; and paternal grandparents, Jacob E. and Anna Lutz, Henrietta.
She is survived by three generations of cousins, Fred Slayden, The Woodlands, Joe Slayden, and Jack and Aaron, all of Lewisville, Jason Slayden, Alyssa, Zachary and Taylor, all of The Woodlands, Jane Slayden Redman, McAlester, OK, David Redman, McAlester, OK, Ross and Ben, and Paul Redman, Kennett Square, PA.
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Barbara Ann (Garrett) Winingham

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December 16, 1933 – March 25, 2025
BOWIE -Barbara Ann (Garrett) Winingham, 92, went home to the Lord on March 25, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 4 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on April 5 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie with pallbearers, Christopher Judy, Andrew Judy, Hance Winingham, Jake Hall, Kevin Browning and Greg Shaw.
Barbara was the daughter of Henry and Lorine (Lindsay) Garrett, was born on Dec. 16, 1933 in Bowie. She was the granddaughter of John and Delia (Cowart) Lindsay, Miles and Martha (Faulkenberry) Garrett and Jeptha George Stallings. Starting with her great, great, grandfather, her ancestors were all early Montague County pioneers who moved to this area before 1876.
Barbara graduated from Bowie High School in 1950 and attended Midwestern University with a full music scholarship. She was a member of the Texas Governor Shiver’s official band in 1951 and performed at the Governor’s inauguration. Ultimately, she graduated from the Baylor University School of Medical Technology.
Barbara married James Lee Winingham, a life-long resident of Montague, County on Sept. 6, 1952. The Winingham’s initially resided in Fairbanks, Alaska where James was stationed while serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Their oldest daughter, Donna Elaine Winingham, was born in Fairbanks in the hospital in which Barbara was employed. The family moved back to Bowie in 1955 when James secured employment with the United States Postal Service and retired after 30 years. Barbara, a registered technologist, worked in the lab of multiple clinics and hospitals during her 35-year career including Westgate Hospital in Denton (nine years), establishing the laboratory at the opening of newly constructed Nocona General Hospital (two years) and the Bowie Hospital.
Barbara cited that the greatest achievement of her life was her four children. In addition to Donna born in Alaska in 1955, MarilynJudy (1957), Janet (1962) and David (1967) were born in Bowie.
She is preceded in death by her brother, Talmadge Garrett; parents, Henry and Lorine (Lindsay) Garrett (Seeds); stepfather, Charlie O. Seed; niece Anita (Garrett) Jones and Anita’s daughter, Laura Brown.
Barbara is survived by her husband, James; daughters, Donna, Templeton, CA, Marilyn and husband, Kenneth Judy, Crawford and Janet Monkres, Forney; son, David Winingham, Bowie; grandchildren, Christopher and wife Christine, Andrew and wife Caterina all of Southlake, Lindsay Judy, Crawford, Samantha and husband, Jake Hall, Abilene, Hance Winingham, Waco, Gabrielle and husband, Preston Baird, Kingwood, Alexandra Sakel, Tyler, and Emma and Houston Crawfish, California; great-grandchildren, Faith and Luke Judy, Eliana, Micah and Daniel Judy, and Caleb Hall; nephew, Lewis Garrett and wife, Natasha, Coppelland, and too many cousins to count.
Should friends desire, memorials may be sent in honor of Barbara to the Amity Club c/o Patti Poe, 7187 Rock Spring School Road, Nocona, TX 76255.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
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Bobby Gene Lively

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July 31, 1933 – March 24, 2025
BOWIE – Bobby Gene Lively, 91, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025.
There will be a family visitation at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie from 6-8 p.m. on April 3.
A graveside service will take place at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery on April 4.
Bobby was born in Dallas to J.C. and Beulah Lively. As a child, he was fascinated with airplanes, which led to a lifetime in aviation. It began with his service in the U.S. Navy, where he was trained as a naval aviator. He continued as a commercial airline pilot for Braniff International and finished as an instructor and inspector for the FAA.
One summer while in college, he met the love of his life, Shirley Jo Wood, in Pampa, while working with a construction company building the church building where Shirley’s family attended. They married in that building on March 5, 1955, and were married for 62 years before Shirley passed away. Their marriage was blessed with four children, Suzan, Kristi, Steven and Kevin.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Kristi Alexander, and brother, Bill Lively.
Bobby is survived by his children, Suzan and Kenton Holloway, Steven and Veda Lively, and Kevin and Michelle Lively; brothers, Gerald and Peggy Lively, and Larry and Sharron Lively; grandchildren, Scott and Sara Holloway, Shane and Rachael Holloway, Kendra and Jake Rainey, Megan Lively, Lindsay Lively, Kristen Lively, Nathan Lively, Beckham Anderson, Cambria Lively and Anistyn Lively; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made to the Carter Lake Road church of Christ Mission Fund, Bowie.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Mary Helen Heugatter Crow

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February 17, 1933 – March 27, 2025
BOWIE – Mary Helen Heugatter Crow, 92, died on March 27, 2025.
The family received friends from 2-4 p.m. on March 30 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A graveside service was at 10 a.m. on March 31 at Brushy Cemetery in Bowie with Alan Heugatter officiating.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1933 in Jacksboro to Alfa Eubanks Colloway and Charley Quincy Calloway.She was raised by her grandparents Tom and Laura Eubanks.
She married Ray Heugatter and together they had four children. Randel Heugatter, Ann Sanders, Roy Heugatter and Fred Heugatter. She retired from Bowie Independent School District after many years as supervisor of the cafeteria.
She later married Jack Crow. Her stepchildren are Joe and Rodger Crow and Linda Brown.
She is survived by her children; stepchildren; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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