OBITUARIES

Richard W. Bishop

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6 years ago

08/04/2020

June 13, 1936 – July 31, 2020
BOWIE – Richard W. Bishop, 84, Bowie, TX, finished his journey on earth and walked through the gates of heaven to begin his eternal life with his Lord and Savior on July 31, 2020 in Alvord, TX.
A graveside service was at 11 a.m. on Aug. 3 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with the Rev. Roger Bishop of Mena A.R. officiating. The family received friends from 2-4 p.m. on Aug. 2 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Richard was born on June 13, 1936 in Wichita Falls to Dick and Katheryne Bishop. The family moved to the Selma area in 1942 and then to Bowie. Richard grew up in the Sunset and Bowie area. He was a member of the 1954 graduating class of Bowie High School. He earned his first 40 cents at the age of eight, shining shoes in the domino hall. As a teen, he worked for Tubby Wilson at Wilson Drug and in his 20s he worked in the parts department of Cummins Diesel of Odessa.
Later Richard worked for Meador Olds in Fort Worth and in the early 60s with his brother, Homer, in the car business in Bowie. Richard had a long carrier in the auto industry. In 1971 he became the owner of Bishop Motors, the Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, GMC dealer for the area. He sold the company in 1985 and continued many years after in the used car business.
He married Loretta Durham of Nocona on Nov. 18 1961 in Bowie. They resided in Bowie until her passing in January 2020. Richard and Loretta were charter members of Faith Baptist Church. He loved his brothers and his whole family unconditionally.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta, parents and brothers, Homer and Carol.
Richard is survived by his son, Scott Bishop, Bowie; daughter, Shelly Burkhalter and husband Larry, Alvord; brothers, Roger, Mena, AR and Danny and wife Pat, Trophy Club; sister-in-laws, Lynda DeFrates and Mozelle Palmer and husband James; brother-in-law, Leo Durham; two grandchildren, Mandy Netherland and husband Mike, Rhome and Seth Burkhalter, Raleigh, NC; one great-granddaughter, Camille and his best friend for years, Bill Allen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Richard to the Faith Baptist Church of Bowie at 1307 E. Nelson St. Bowie.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Gibson Lovett

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6 days ago

10/28/2026

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April 16, 1990 – October 20, 2026
Gibson Lovett, 36, died on Oct. 20, 2026.
There was a visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Jerry Woods Funeral Home. A celebration service was at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 at Nocona Hills Community Church in Nocona. Interment followed at Shady Grove Cemetery Lake Nocona.
He was born on April 16, 1990, in Wichita Falls to Angie and Tommy Lovett. He ran heavy equipment as an operator, welding and carpentry.
He is survived by his mother, Angie (Uselton) Lovett; father, Tommy Lovett; sister, Linlee Lovett Klein, Celina; a niece; a nephew; one set of grandparents; a girlfriend; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by a set of grandparents and a cousin.
Memorial donations can be made to The Carpenter Shop 400 Boston Street, Nocona or Northeast Texas Area 65 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Treatment@neta65.org

OBITUARIES

Glenn Daniel “Danny” Beck

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6 days ago

10/28/2026

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September 24, 1967 – October 20, 2026
BOWIE – Glenn Daniel “Danny” Beck, 59, died on Oct. 20, 2026.
A memorial service will take place at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Glenn Daniel “Danny” Beck was born Sept. 24, 1967.
He graduated from Bowie High School and then went on to graduate from Tarleton State University. He spent much of his adult life working alongside his father at N.D. Pendent Services.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Winterman Goldberg.
He is survived by his father, Glenn Beck; step-father; brothers, Bobby Killion and Reed Killion; sister, Robyn Killion; and other family members, friends and countless others.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Peggy Jean Long Richardson

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6 days ago

10/28/2026

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August 21, 1936 – October 18, 2026
BENBROOK – Peggy Jean Long Richardson, 90, died on Oct. 18, 2026.
A viewing will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Nov. 2 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
She was born on Aug. 21, 1936, in Marlow, Stephens County, OK to the late Carl M. Long and Mary E. Walters.
Richardson attended and graduated from Bowie High School. She also attended North Texas State for one semester.
She met Clois and married him on Jan. 31, 1956. She worked at an insurance office. She also was the staff assistant for the parking lot sweeping business. She then became a homemaker.
She was involved in Benbrook Baptist Church doing many jobs within the church. She and Clois belonged to the Ramblin’ Rangers Camping Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clois; brother, Monty Long and a great granddaughter.
Richardson is survived by her daughter, Carla Gurley, Bixby, OK; son, Mark Richardson, Freeport; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.