OBITUARIES

Arthur Max Lile

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7 years ago

07/10/2018

Arthur Max Lile
September 17, 1921-July 7, 2018
BOWIE-On July 7, 2018, Arthur Lile passed away at the age of 96.
A graveside service will be at 9 a.m., July 11 at Elmwood Cemetery Bowie with Chaplain Lydia Pellikin officiating
He was born Sept. 17, 1921 in Tipton, OK to James A. Lile and Wilna Rogers Clark. He was raised in Wichita Falls and

was a graduate of Wichita Falls High School.On Sept. 13, 1941 he married Loretta Hair. Lile entered the Air Corps as a cadet on April 6, 1942 and he retired as a major from the United States Air Force in 1962. From there he got his degree in accounting from North Texas State University and was an agent for the Internal Revenue Service for the next 20 years.

Lile and Loretta bought land in Bowie where they fulfilled their dream of farming.
The family knows his work here is done. He received a call for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with the love of his life, Loretta, as well as family and friends he has not seen in a long time.
Job security is exactly 110 percent. His new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be socializing, dancing,

playing to his heart’s content. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed.

He left detailed instructions for his daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to celebrate his mission here, which has now been completed.
Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated. We want to let him know that he did a great job and wish him a safe journey.
We will remember his laughter, his song, his faith, his honor and loyalty, and his love for life. He worked very hard all his life to provide for his family, up until the very end. His work ethic and strong morals made a difference in the lives of many.
Lile is preceded in death by his wife Loretta Lile, mother Wilna Rogers Clark, father Arthur Lile, sisters Shirley Bittle and Erdene Phelps and a brother Paul Lile.
Survivors include his daughter Jerry Lile, grandchildren Sharon Sullivan and husband Dustin Engelhaupt of Topeka Kansas, Sean Sullivan of Austin Texas, Sandra Robinson of Krum Texas, great grandchildren whom he adored Rhett, Reese and Cameron.
Memorial contributions may be sent to The Boys and Girls Club of Wichita Falls and P.E.T.S. of Wichita Falls.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Dean Allen Shaffer

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1 week ago

05/28/2025

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June 24, 1962 – May 18, 2025
BOWIE – Dean Allen Shaffer, 62, was escorted to the gates of heaven May 18, 2025 at 12:34 a.m. in the arms of his loving wife Christal Shaffer after complications of pneumonia
A celebration of life for Dean was held at 11 a.m. on May 31 at the First Baptist Church in Alvord followed by a meal for the family.
Dean was born June 24, 1962, in Lander, WY. While quiet and soft spoken, he had a mighty love for the Lord, his wife of 38 years and his family. Dean was an incredibly hard worker, but all who knew Dean also knew how generous he was. He enjoyed cooking outside, hosting get-togethers at their home, having a drink and listening to good music as well as spending time with his bees.
He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, “Memom” Linda Stevens and loving sister-in-law, Terri Shaffer and sister-in-law, Linda Shaffer.
Dean is survived by his wife, Christal Shaffer; children, Justin Shaffer and wife Kayla, Miles Shaffer, and Ainsley Hernandez and husband Josue; his children in Christ, Chris Lovell, and Andrew Stevens and wife Sutton; grandchildren, Kayden Shaffer and fiancé Nathan Mac, Colton Shaffer and wife Payton, Jaid, Remi, Briggs, Watts, Hutch, Justice and Maverick; great-grandchild, Colter; his parents, James Oliver Shaffer and Alice Bethine; siblings, Randy Shaffer, Cheryl Shaffer and partner Mike Hoffman, Mike Shaffer and wife Kim, Cathey Tewes and husband Andy; numerous other nieces, nephews and family members.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Betty Sue Bynum

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1 week ago

05/28/2025

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April 3, 1929 – May 20, 2025
BOWIE – Betty Sue Bynum, 96, passed away on May 20, 2025 in Nocona, TX.
Betty was born on April 3, 1929 in Thornton to Thomas Everett and Eva May Stiff Hardaway. She attended elementary school in Van Alstyne and attended high school in Calvert. She graduated from Teachers College High School and continued on to North Texas State Teacher’s College graduating with a bachelor of arts, library science degree at age 20. In 1977, she continued her education obtaining a master of education degree at University of North Texas.
While attending college, Betty met her future husband, Floyd Arthur Bynum. Betty wanted to work and live on her own for a year before getting married, so they had a long distance courtship while she taught school for a year in Canyon, Texas. They decided they were meant for each other and married on Aug. 5, 1950 in McKinney.
After starting their family in 1951, Betty and Floyd moved to Bowie where Floyd was industrial arts teacher at Bowie High School. Betty was a stay-at-home mom for few years. In 1960, she restarted her teaching career, teaching sixth grade for many years, eventually moving to high school where she was librarian until her retirement in 1988. She was a lifetime member of TSTA and a member of TLA.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alma Lou Perkins and husband, Floyd A. Bynum.
Betty is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Headley, (Douglas), Jean Richards (John) and Patricia Johnson (Craig), grandchildren, Heather Morse, Alicia Hutchison, Jennifer Holloman, Justin Richards, Steven Johnson and Brian Johnson; seven great grandchildren and two nieces, Suzanne Scott and Dianne Herr.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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Pedro Leon Olvera

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2 weeks ago

05/22/2025

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May 19, 1976 – May 11, 2025
NOCONA – Pedro Leon Olvera, 48, died on May 11, 2025.
There was a rosary at 6 p.m. on May 18 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at noon on May 19 at St. Jospeh’s Catholic Church in Nocona.
He was born on May 19, 1976 in Celya, Mexico Guanajuato to Juan Olvera and Felixa Leon. Olvera was a part of a big family and hard-worker all of his life. He worked mostly in agriculture as a rancher. He loved working on cars in his spare time, especially with his son. He married Blanca Torres in 1995 in Celya, Mexico Guanajuato.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rosa and Juana Gomez; and nephew, Juan Gomez Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Blanca Olvera; Nocona; son, Pedro Jr. Olvera, Nocona; daughter, Mariana Hampton, Gainesville; sisters, Yolanda, Nocona and Margarita, Mexico; brothers, Juan, Luis, Santiago and Francisco, all of Mexico; a grandson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.