OBITUARIES

Gayle Johnson

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5 years ago

10/13/2020

September 10, 1936 – October 6, 2020
LEWISVILLE – Gayle Johnson, 84, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Oct. 6, 2020.
The funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Oct. 12 at Northview Baptist Church in Lewisville. The interment followed at 3 p.m. at Vashti Cemetery in Vashti. The visitation was from 5 – 8 p.m. on Oct. 11 at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville.
Gayle was a faithful servant, both in word and action, many times sharing with others that he was ready when God made the call. He was born to Bill and Gladys Johnson on Sept. 10, 1936 in Vashti. Shortly after graduating high school in Bellevue, he married Glenda Kay Maxwell on Nov. 26, 1955. They enjoyed 53 years of marriage until Glenda passed away on Sept. 22, 2008.
Gayle and Glenda built their lives and family in Lewisville, where they lovingly raised their son, Mike. During the years, Gayle cultivated many relationships and deeply invested in the Lewisville community. In 1969, Gayle became one of the first paid firefighters for the Lewisville Fire Department. Captain Johnson “C.J.” loved both his work and the men beside whom he served. Gayle retired from the Lewisville Fire Department in 1999 after 30 years of service.
While serving at the fire department, Gayle realized there was a need in the community that he could fill. In 1978, he and Glenda became part of the business community by opening the doors of Johnson Feed Company. Johnson Feed Company remains a family business and is now operated by his son, Mike. Gayle’s joyful spirit and kind heart drew people in; this was never more evident than in the relationships he built with the students in FFA and the many young people who “adopted” him as a second dad or grandfather.
On Dec. 5, 2015, Gayle married Linda Jo Henderson and had the honor of joining her family. He and Linda met at married at Northview Baptist Church and remained active members serving the Lord and their church family together.
He will be reunited in heaven with his parents, his loving wife, Glenda Kay Johnson, infant sons, Larry and Barry Johnson and brother, Odice Johnson.
Gayle is survived by his wife, Linda Henderson Johnson; son, Mike Johnson and wife, Tommie; brother, Gary Johnson and wife, Billie Jean; sister, Deanna Woods and husband, Tennyson; grandson, Clay Johnson; granddaughter, Jenna Smith and husband, Chad Smith and great-grandson, Theodore Smith.
The family requests memorial contributions to be made by mail to: 2021 N. Mill St. Lewisville 75057 or at NorthviewBaptist.com
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OBITUARIES

Dean Allen Shaffer

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4 days 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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OBITUARIES

Betty Sue Bynum

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4 days 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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1 week 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.