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Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money
Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money
April 25, 1932 – February 11, 2016
BOWIE – Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money,83, passed away Feb. 11, 2016 in Bowie, TX.
A memorial service was at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie.
A woman of unending faith, an obedient servant of the Lord, a faithful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was at her home when she passed.
She was born and raised in Oklahoma a graduate of Capitol Hill High school in Oklahoma City. She loved life and found beauty in her surroundings, where ever she found herself. She had a fondness for cats and had an impressive collection of various types that grew over the years to the delight of her grandchildren who would spend hours trying to count them all.
As an adult she traveled extensively and lived an adventurous life calling. Many countries and continents were called home including Africa, Europe, Australia, South East Asia and South America. She survived in two war zones, Alexandria Egypt as well as Port Harcourt Nigeria retiring to live out her years in Bowie where she was an active member of First Baptist Church. She volunteered for a time at a local nursing home and in later years was cared for by the staff at Independence Hall.
Gay touched so many lives along the way. Many called her friend, truly loved by her family, she was a blessing to all who knew her. Words cannot express how much her sweet smile will be missed.
Gay was preceded in death by her parents; three siblings; a daughter, Pamela Sue Money and a grandson, Michael Money.
Gay is survived by her husband of 49 years George E. Money; three daughters, Catherine Ann (Money) and Robert Poe, Micki Lynn (Gibson) and John Nittler, Ginger Lee Gibson; two sons, George Steven and Tammy Money, and Michael Money; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bowie or the Bowie Animal Shelter.
Arrangements were entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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June 9, 1945 – April 29, 2026
BOWIE – Barbara Jean Latham, 80, beloved mother, passed away on April 29, 2026 when her battle with cancer ended.
Barbara was laid to rest at Bomarton Cemetery, next to her husband.
Barbara was born on June 9, 1945, in Portland, OR. She was a long-time resident of Sweetwater. She spent the last part of her life living in Bowie. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved her ladies (chickens) and garage sales.
Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Young Latham and her mother, Adeline Mae Ballenger.
Barbara is survived by her son Harold Betts; daughters, Jamie Latham Shaw and Jenisu Latham; siblings Buddy Covington, Thomas Covington, Ronnie Covington, Sharon Covington Posey, Joe Covington, Melissa Evans and Judy Johson; and numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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November 5, 1938 – April 18, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – Maggie Killen, 87, died on April 18, 2026.
A graveside service took place at 1 p.m. on April 27 at Salona Cemetery near Bowie.
She was born on Nov. 5, 1938 in Bowie to Bertha Irene (Brewer) and Emmett Franklin Thompson. She was a graduate of Bowie High School. She was an oil information secretary and later in life as a business office manager in a skilled nursing home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha Irene and Emmett Franklin Thompson: sisters; Gracie McNatt, Berneice Oliver, Ola Mae Deeton, Ernestine Ray and Dorothy Woolf: brothers; Kelly Thompson, John Thompson, Lonnie Thompson, Wayne Thompson and Tommy Thompson; son, Ricky Wallace and daughter, Vicki Cullens.
She is survived by two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to University Park Nursing and Rehab.
June 4, 1947 – April 19, 2026
SPAINSH FORT – Sammy Joe Mitchell, 78, died on April 19, 2026.
There was a visitation from 5-6 p.m. on April 24 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on April 25 at Spanish Fort Cemetery in Spanish Fort.
He was born on June 4, 1947 in Nocona to Bonnie O. Mitchell Jr. & Mary Lou Cross Mitchell. He grew up in the Spanish Fort area and went to school at Prairie Valley Schools. He was a hard-working farmer, rancher and mechanic all of his life and served his nation in the Airforce. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Spanish Fort. He married the love of his life Robbie Hawthorne on May 8, 1971 in Nocona.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steven Chris Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife, Robbie Mitchell, Spanish Fort; children, Joe Chris Mitchell, Spanish Fort and Kasie Hamilton, Bowie; sister, Bonnie Robertson, Spanish Fort; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to The Montague County Youth Fair, c/o Kenton Holloway, 5549 F.M. 1758, Bowie, TX 76230.
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