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Paul Bailey Swint
October 1, 1932 – January 2, 2021
BOWIE – Paul Bailey Swint, 88, Bowie, TX passed away in his home on Jan. 2, 2021.
A graveside service will take place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 6 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. Open visitation was between the hours of 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Jan. 5 at White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Paul was born Oct. 1, 1932 in Paris to John Matthew Swint and Dolly May Bailey Swint. He grew up in Paris during the great depression and graduated from Paris High School in 1949 at the age of 16. Paul was the youngest of three children, excelled at academics, worked hard to help his family any way he could and was proud to have played High School football with NFL great Raymond Berry. After high school, Paul attended Paris Junior College and soon thereafter began his lifelong career as a car dealer. He owned several successful dealerships in Fort Worth and Bowie and retired in 1994 to work on his farm outside of Bowie.
Paul met his wife, Donna Sue Hancock, at the Shriner’s Circus in Fort Worth. Shortly after they were married on July 11, 1964 and have been by each other’s side for 56 years. Together they moved to Bowie in 1967, where they raised their four children and served as pillars of the community.
Paul was an avid sports enthusiast whose greatest joy was cheering on his loved ones as they played sports from little league to college. Over the years, he and Sue traveled countless miles across Texas to attend games and boasted a near-perfect attendance in each football, basketball, and baseball season. Paul was also very active in the community, devoting time to the Bowie Baseball Association where he helped build the baseball complex. He also entertained the residents of Bowie for many years with his performance in the Bowie Band Show as well as his humorous newspaper ads he ran for his dealership. He loved working on the farm and checking cows, something he continued daily until just a few months ago.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, daughter, Paula Jeanette Swint, son, Stephen Matthew Swint, brother, John Eugene Swint and sister, Fannie Fay Shifflett.
Paul is survived by his wife, Sue Swint, Bowie; daughter, Kris Whiddon and husband, Garry, Bowie; son, Josh Swint and wife, Robin, Bowie; daughter-in-law, Teresa Swint, San Angelo; grandsons, Brandon Baird and wife, Deidre, McKinney, Taylor Baird and wife, Meredith, Dallas, Shane Swint and wife, Lana, San Angelo, Ryan Swint and wife, Amber, Henderson, NV, and Bayler Swint, Bowie; granddaughters Chace Henke, Houston and Baxter Swint, Bowie; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Lindsay Baird, McKinney, Jack, Mary Liz and Kennedy Baird, Dallas, Kaylan, Tristen, Adalyn and Aniston Swint, San Angelo and Ava, Ethan and Bella Claire, Henderson, NE.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to consider donating to The Bowie Sports Association, PO Box 1292, Bowie, TX 76230 or The Bowie Educational Foundation, PO Box 992, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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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.
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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