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Ruth Elizabeth Yates-Bloom

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Ruth Elizabeth Yates-Bloom
October 26, 1926 – May 21, 2018
MONTAGUE – Ruth Elizabeth Yates-Bloom, 91, passed into God’s arms on May 21, 2018 in Montague, TX.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm. on May 28 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on May 29 at the Montague Cemetery with Pastor Joe Caballero officiating.
Ruth was born in Streeter, IL on Oct. 26, 1926 to Dorothy and Howard Yates. Ruth grew up in Colorado Springs, CO. She attended high school in Albuquerque NM and college in Colorado. She later achieved a master’s in education while living in San Jose, CA. She also lived in Florida, Idaho and Texas.
Ruth loved to travel and had visited many places in our world such as China, Thailand, Japan, Germany, Poland, Sweden, Mexico, Finland, Canada, Egypt and all the United States except for the Dakotas. She also loved to experience different modes of travel and has ridden on horses, elephants, camels, submarines, boats, planes, trains, rickshaws, canoes, cruise ships, just to name a few.
Ruth had two great passions in her life, teaching and horses. She taught elementary school for more than 50 years touching many lives until she was forced to retire due to her health. Ruth also was a very successful breeder of Peruvian Paso horses. She imported a stallion and two mares from Peru, South America and also was a past president of the Association of Owners and Breeders of Peruvian Paso Horses. While in this position she traveled to Peru and visited many of the big hacienda owners. She rode, watched and showed many champion horses.
Ruth moved to Montague in 2014 due to her failing health to live with her daughter, son-in-law and grandson. She accepted Christ and regularly attended the Montague County Cowboy Church where she made many new friends in Christ.
Many people will miss her humor, her positivity, her wit, her blue eyes, her care and generosity. She had a smile that lit up the whole room.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Ruth is survived by her siblings, Margie, John and Rick; son, Charles; daughter, Barbara and grandson, Garren.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Jo Ann McGill

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March 25, 1947 – July 20, 2025
BOWIE – Jo Ann McGill, 78, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend passed away on July 20, 2025.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 6-8 p.m. on July 25 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 26 at the Light House Assembly of God in Bowie.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Jo Ann was born on March 25, 1947, in Dallas, she was the beloved daughter of Francis Raspante Grant and Fred Wren Grant Jr.
Jo Ann began her career in the skies, working as a flight attendant for Trans Texas Airlines from 1966 to 1977, but spent the majority of her years parenting her children and living a family life.
On Jan. 23, 1976, Jo Ann married the love of her life, Barry Herman McGill. They shared 42 wonderful years together until Barry’s passing, building a life centered on faith, family and love.
Jo Ann’s greatest joy was her family. She cherished girls’ trips with her daughters, lunch dates, shopping outings and watching her grandchildren play sports. Some of her most treasured moments were spent listening to her children and grandchildren lead worship at church. A woman of unwavering faith, Jo Ann loved Jesus with all of her heart and lived her life as a testimony to that love.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Jo Ann is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Harris and husband Trevor, and Tracey Taylor and husband Travis; son, Tim McGill and wife Ashli; and her adored grandchildren, Taylor McGill, Isabella McGill, Van Taylor, Caleb Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Eisley Taylor and Beckham Taylor.
Jo Ann was dearly loved by all who knew her. Her kindness, laughter and faithful heart will be remembered always.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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James Robert Luton

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June 9, 1943 – July 21, 2025
NOCONA – James Robert Luton, 82, died on July 21, 2025 in Nocona.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on July 25 at Bethel Baptist Church. The family welcomes friends to a visitation from 10-11 a.m. on July 25. Burial will follow at Nocona Cemetery.
He was born on June 9, 1943, in Fort Worth to Daurice Kyser Luton and James William “Bill” Luton. Luton graduated from Huntsville High School in 1962. He joined the U.S. Navy Reserves and reported for active duty from 1963-1965. After his service, he attended the ranch management program at TCU.
He enrolled at Texas Tech University in 1968, graduating with a bachelor of science in agriculture range management. Upon graduation, he began a 32-year career with the USDA-NRCS as a range specialist. He worked in Coleman, Follett, Miami, and Nocona offices before retirement.
In 1963, he met Carol Ann Fisher Luton at First Baptist Church, White Settlement, when he was home on Christmas leave. On Sept. 9, 1966, they were married by his father at Dennis Baptist Church, Weatherford. Together they had two children, daughter, Kathryn Grace Luton O’Neal and son, Thomas William Luton. He served on The Carpenters Shop board of directors.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and his sister, Carolyn Luton Neighbors.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Ann; daughter, Kathryn Grace Luton O’Neal, Arlington; son, Thomas William Luton, Fort Worth; four grandchildren; sister, Barbara Luton Park; and one nephew and three great-nieces.
Memorials may be made to The Carpenters Shop or Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or an organization of your choice.

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Lonnie Wray Lewis

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April 18, 1943 – July 4, 2025
BOWIE – Lonnie Wray Lewis, 82, died on July 4, 2025 in Bowie, TX.
Family has chosen arrangements with cremation.
He was born April 18, 1943, in Fort Worth to Wray and Wilma Lewis.
He is survived by his sister, Linda Johnston, Bowie; daughter, Carla Nelson, Lake Park, MN; two granddaughters; and three great-grandkids.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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