OBITUARIES

Bobbie “Bob” Brashear

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8 years ago

02/10/2017

Bobbie “Bob” Brashear
November 1, 1934 – February 7, 2017
BOWIE – Bobbie “Bob” Brashear, Sr. 82, passed away Feb. 7, 2017 in Dallas, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 9 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service was at 10 a.m. Feb. 10 at the First United Methodist Church of Bowie. Burial followed at Salona Cemetery.
Bob was born Nov. 1, 1934 to Marvin and Bess Brashear at Dry Valley in Montague County. He attended Bowie schools and was an All-State player on the 1951 Bowie High School State basketball team.
He attended Arlington State College for two years on a scholarship where he was All-Conference/All-Region and team most valuable player. Bob was then offered a scholarship to play for Rice University where he played basketball for two years and baseball one year.
He married Verna Mae Johnson on Sept. 4, 1954 in Henrietta. While playing for Rice, his team played successfully and were co-champions of the Southwest Conference and played in sweet 16 of NCAA tournament. His win/loss record as a player was 116-35.
Bob graduated and began a lifelong passion for coaching students, not only to be champions on the court but also champions in life. He coached at Kincaid High School in Houston, and also in Bowie, Bellevue, Saint Jo and Montague Schools. His 1959 Bowie team was state runners-up.
Bob also worked for his father and uncle at Brashear Brothers’ Land and Cattle Company in Bowie for more than 20 years. He traveled Texas buying cattle for shipment to their basis of operations West of Bowie.
One of his favorite stories to tell was about writing an essay at Rice University describing what he wanted to do for a living. He wrote he wanted to coach basketball and be a rancher. Bob later reflected that he was pretty lucky as he got to do both.
He had a great love for horses and in his retirement, was active in the raising and breeding of Hancock Quarter Horses. He also enjoyed selling Western art and visiting with friends and customers at Second Monday Trade Days.
Bob was always involved in the community and school and could be found buying expensive cakes at band cake spins or delivering food to families at Thanksgiving with Jean’s Men’s Bible Class in Nocona. His family was his life and he loved watching his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids participating in all their sports, school and rodeo activities.
He was very civic-minded and loved his community and giving back. Bob truly lived Mark 12:31, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Bess Brashear; and grandson, Matthew Brashear.
Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Verna Mae Brashear, Bowie; children, Bobbie Brashear Jr., Jan Browning and husband Kevin, Lance Brashear and wife Lisa, all of Bowie; grandchildren, Jennifer Glover and husband Lyal, Tiffany Egenbacher and husband Clay, Brandon Brashear and wife Jana, Casey Brashear and wife Chelsea, Chance Browning, Julia Frederiksen and Mikaela Neubauer; and great grandchildren, Caleb Brashear, Stryker Brashear, Maverick Brashear, Marli Brashear, Cy Henry, Tess Egenbacher, Stormy Brashear and Claire Frederiksen.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Bowie Mission or the Bowie Education Foundation Scholarship Fund.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Connie Stevens Hollowell

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3 days ago

12/23/2024

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August 11, 1945 – December 21, 2024
BOWIE – Connie Stevens Hollowell, 79, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 21, 2024.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 26 at the White Family Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Dec. 27 at the First Baptist Church in Bellevue with Pastors Robert Slayton and Ethan Hollowell officiating. Burial will follow at Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie.
Connie was born on Aug. 11, 1945 in San Diego, CA to Pal and Evelyn Stevens. Connie accepted Christ at a young age. She graduated from Bowie High School in 1964 where she was selected as Band Sweetheart.
She married Bill Hollowell in Bellevue on Aug. 25, 2012. She worked many years in education as a paraprofessional in both Bowie Independent School District and Bellevue ISD. Her greatest loves were her family and spending time in the mountains.
Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Pal and Evelyn Stevens.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Hollowell, Bowie; daughter, Michelle Vassar Cassetty and husband Bryon, Bellevue; daughter, Jody Vassar Carter and husband Chris, Haslet; daughter, Karen Coffman and husband Toby, Ravia, OK; daughter, Toni Corbin and husband David, Tishomingo, OK; son, Steven Hollowell and wife Dana, Kingston, OK; sister, Debbie Ashley and husband Mark, Stoneburg; brother, Pal Stevens, Jr. and wife Darlene, Bear Lake, PA; grandchildren, Christopher Tate, Jasmyne Tate, Brandt Cassetty, Devon Cassetty, Chace Corbin and wife Megan, Jarret Corbin, Dani Corbin, Quinten Corbin, Kristen Franks and husband Shane, Ethan Hollowell and wife Kortni, Shelby Hollowell and Faith Hollowell; great-grandchildren, Aniyah Bonner, Ember Bonner, Zayvien Garrett, Shae Franks and Reagan Franks and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to Wise Regional Health System Dialysis Center in Decatur or First Baptist Church of Bellevue.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Barbara Louise (David) Gill

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6 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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1 week 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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