OBITUARIES

Billie Jean Deweber

Published

10 years ago

02/03/2015

Billie Jean Deweber
March 10, 1928 – February 1, 2015 OBIT Billie Deweber
BUFFALO SPRINGS – Billie Jean Deweber, 86, passed away Feb. 1, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 3 at The White Family Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Feb. 4 at Southside Baptist Church in Bowie. Burial will follow at Newport Cemetery.
Billie was born March 10, 1928 in Bellevue to Elmer and Sarah Mills. She attended school in Bellevue, graduating in 1945 as valedictorian.
Shortly after graduating she moved to Denver, CO and worked in a munition plant at the end of WWII. Then she left Denver and moved to Fort Worth and worked for Montgomery Ward.
She met her husband Luther Deweber in Bowie where they were married on August 26, 1950. The rest of her life she worked beside and with her husband in the farming and ranching business. The first 13 years of their marriage they lived outside Newport on the Jack, Clay county line, before moving to Buffalo Springs, where she lived for the next 52 years until her death.
The most important thing she did was at the age of eight years old she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue. Billie enjoyed the beauty in all God has given us. She often would be found sitting in her chair watching the birds, flowers and trees out her window. She would fix her hummingbird feeders and hang them right in front of the window so she could watch them closely.
Her family and friends, knowing she loved watching the hummingbirds would gift her with glass ones forming a collection for her to enjoy in her home as well as the one outside. Billie would relax by listening to her wind chimes blowing in the wind and listening to her classical music, or elevator music, as her sons would call it just to tease her. She loved Christmas with all the lights, colors, and trees. She started a collection of miniature Christmas trees when she found one in a catalog that she loved.
Her family seeing the happiness on her face when showing her treasure off added to her collection every chance they got just to see her smile. She loved company and especially when it was family. Enjoying the visits from her grand kids and great- grand kids.
She will be remembered and missed by those who knew and loved her for her loving kindness, giving spirit and great love of her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Luther Deweber on June 15, 1993; her parents, Elmer and Sarah Mills; six brothers, Blant, Jack, L.R., Fred, Hoot and Don Mills; and three sisters, Irene Orton, Monette Reynolds and Lamont (Lady) Sweet.
Billie is survived by two sons, Clifford Dean Deweber, Bellevue, and Jerry Lynn Deweber and wife Patty, Newport; five grandchildren, Manya Morrow and husband Mike, Kristi Rhone and husband Chris, Kevin Deweber, Missy Hudson and husband Brad, Tandy Deweber and friend Lance Weaver; seven great grandchildren, Megan and Morgan Morrow, Zach, Mason and Alexa Rhone, Brayden and Casen Hudson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Newport Cemetery Association at c/o Susan Price 1974 Gifford Road, Bellevue, TX 76228.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Barbara Louise (David) Gill

Published

2 days ago

12/20/2024

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November 4, 1937 – December 12, 2024
KINGWOOD, TX – Barbara Louise (David) Gill, 87, died Dec. 12, 2024, in Houston.
A graveside service took place at noon on Dec. 20 at Vashti Cemetery with Kenneth Liggett as the officiant.
She was born on Nov. 4, 1937 as the only child of Keith and Otha Mae David. She graduated from Duncanville High School. She married William S. Gill on Dec. 23, 1955. Together they had three children and moved from Texas to New Jersey to California with her husband’s career. She later returned to college and majored in special education, teaching for Humble Independent School District.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, William Gill; children, Keith Gill, David Gill and Mona Bostwick; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Joan Winn

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5 days ago

12/17/2024

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November 10, 1934 – December 12, 2024
BOWIE – Joan Winn, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 12, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 17 at Southside Baptist Church in Bowie, with Dr. Tony Rogers as the officiant. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Joan was born on Nov. 10, 1934 in Bonita, TX, the youngest child of Robert L. and Euderah May (Sanders) Pierce, cherished as the baby sister in a family of six. She went to Nocona High School and, on Dec. 31, 1951, married the love of her life, Bobby Winn. Their marriage exemplified enduring love and partnership.
Joan worked as a teller and officer at First National Bank of Bowie for more than 30 years, where her kindness and love greatly impacted her colleagues and customers. In her free time, Joan flourished in her creativity. She enjoyed crafting, sewing and painting, gifting her creations to the ones she loved.
A follower of Christ, Joan was a Southside Baptist Church charter member, where she lived her belief in service to others. She loved people unconditionally and was intentional in all she did, embodying reliability and love. Joan’s life was a shining example of selflessness, compassion and steadfast dedication to her family, friends and community.
Joan Winn’s love for people and passion for serving others will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to have known her. Her intentionality, creativity and unwavering presence made her a cornerstone of her family and community. She will be dearly missed but lovingly celebrated as a woman who truly lived a life of faith, love and purpose.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Euderah Pierce; husband, Bobby Winn; son, Ricky Winn; brothers, Clark and Wallace Pierce and her sisters, Bonnie Bruce, Nancy Robbins and Patricia Cross.
Joan is survived by her loving children, Becky Winn and David Winn and wife Kim; her adoring grandchildren, Miranda Tate and husband Josh and Derek Winn and wife Nichole and her treasured great-grandchildren, Bryce Tate, Corben Wolsey, Kaygan Winn, Ramzey, Brooks, Oaklee Tate, Boone and Dasher Winn. Joan’s legacy lives on through her family and all the lives she touched.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Marjorie Ann Liggett

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5 days ago

12/17/2024

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January 18, 1943 – December 13, 2024
KELLER – Marjorie Ann Liggett, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 13, 2024.
A funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. on Dec. 19 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Marjorie was born Jan. 18, 1943 in Bowie to R. H. and Ollie (Wright) Gray. She graduated as valedictorian from Bowie High School in 1961. She married Gary Liggett on July 22, 1961. She raised two children and worked at American Airlines for 15 years. She lived her life as a Christian and was a faithful follower of Christ She enjoyed traveling, sewing and oil painting.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carolyn Lindsey.
Marjorie is survived by her husband, Gary Liggett, Sherman; children, Craig Liggett and wife Lisa, Gordonville, TX and Paige Morgan and husband Mike, Loveland, CO; five grandchildren, Jordan Hughes and husband Matt, Rhome, Corie Van Meter and husband Dustin, Tuscola, TX, Colton Liggett, Denton, Kyle Morgan, Casper, WY and Eric Morgan, Loveland, CO and great-grandchild, Levi Hughes.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Marjorie to the Christian Relief Fund at P.O. Box 19670, Amarillo, TX 79114-1670.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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