OBITUARIES
Gordy Clinton Lynch

August 25, 1940 – August 15, 2022
FORESTBURG – Gordy Clinton Lynch, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2022 in Forestburg.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Aug. 17, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Aug. 18, at the Forestburg Baptist Church with Pastor Larry McMullen officiating. Burial will follow at New Harp Cemetery in New Harp, TX.
Gordy was born on Aug. 25, 1940 in Decatur to Glen and Imogene Ray Lynch. He attended school in Forestburg and graduated in 1958. While in school Gordy worked with his father and had time to learn a lot from him. After Glen passed away, Gordy and his mother Imogene worked long and hard to continue the family cattle business as Glen had done. He worked throughout his life as a rancher, truck driver and businessman.
Gordy was a family man. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren so dearly. He married Deanna, the love of his life, on July 15, 1978 in Forestburg. He was a longtime member of the Forestburg Baptist Church and prominent member of the community. Gordy took pride in where he grew up and felt privileged to help out in any way he could.
Some of his contributions include providing the watermelons each year for the annual watermelon festival, rounding up items to be donated for the volunteer fire department auctions, being a board member of the New Harp Cemetery Association and making many donations throughout the years to ensure every Forestburg student received a Christmas gift. Gordy will be missed by so many of those that knew him.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Denna Lynch; parents, Glen and Imogene Lynch; sister, Peggy Gene Lynch and great-granddaughter, Evany Barragan.
Gordy is survived by his daughters, Melody Lynch Hamilton, Keela Lynch, Kellie Alker and husband Jeff and Kerri Hudson and husband Kenny; 11 grandchildren, Jordan Alker, Jansen Alker, Skyler Fluitt, Kyler Fluitt, Shayde Fluitt, Jesi Ramsey, Sami Moore, Felecia Pigg, Frankie Pigg, Robert Hudson and Hanna Hudson; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Doyle Ray Lynch and wife Virginia; many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Gordy to the Forestburg Volunteer Fire Department at 261 Gainesville St. Forestburg, TX 76239 or the New Harp Cemetery Association in care of Olita Lanier at 745 Lanier Rd. Forestburg, TX 76239.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Linda Beth Williams

June 5, 1944 – July 6, 2025
BOWIE – Linda Williams, 81, moved on to her heavenly home on July 6, 2025
Linda was born in Dumas, TX on June 5, 1944 to Jewell Donovan and her husband who died very early in Linda’s life. Jewell then married Earl Laney who would become the man who raised Linda as a father.
Linda waitressed most all of her life, retiring from Longhorn Café in 2022. She was one of eight children and knew the value of hard honest work and instilled that same value in all who would listen. She loved to travel, especially to the Holy City at Medicine Park and anywhere you could see waterfalls. A lover of nature and all that reside within it. Elvis, old westerns and a good book were on the tops of Linda’s favorites list. She found a new favorite later in life as she went to her first Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert with her daughter and it was vowed to become a tradition.
Linda loved to bake…oh how many friendship cakes and other baked goods went out her door around holidays. She was also an avid crafter and even in her final months she was working on crocheted gifts for others. Linda was a no-nonsense kind of lady….you knew where you stood with her….but she had a kind compassionate heart that was given to those lucky enough to receive. A tough woman with a thick skin but a giving loving soul to those close to her heart. She found peace in knowing her Lord was close and she had given her life to Him.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father; her husbands, Bobby Lee Bingham and Ken Williams; special friend, Virgil Peugh; brothers, Joe and John; sisters, Peggy, Mary, Barbara and Margie; and grandson, Aubrey.
Those left to mourn her loss on this earth are her daughter, Brenda Bingham-Steen and husband Dillon; son, Bobby Earl and wife DeeBee; sister, June Norris Boles; grandchildren, Travis Foster, Sydni Sparks, Lucas Bingham; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; her two dogs, Marvin and Rowdy; family friend, Damon Benton and even more extended family and friends.
Linda, also known as Granny or Fuzzy by those who loved her, was loved fiercely and will be missed deeply.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to your favorite charity in her memory. No services will be held as per her final wishes.
“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
Arrangements are entrusted to White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
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Gary Don Ogburn

August 16, 1948 – July 1, 2025
SUNSET – Gary Don Ogburn, 76, died on July 1, 2025 at Medical City Decatur Hospital.
A celebration of his life will be on July 17 at the White Family Funeral Home.Visitation will be at 10 a.m. followed by service at 11 a.m. with full military honors to recognize. Ogburn’s final resting place will be Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery.
He was born on Aug. 16, 1948 to Luther Calveston Ogburn and LaDessa Malvina(Bohrer) Ogburn. He spent 21 years and 11 months serving his country in the United States Air Force. Osburn served as a navigator for the KC-135 refueler, and civil engineer.
Once he retired, he moved into facility management, working for the Houston Police Department, Houston Public Libraries and United Way before retiring and moving to Fort Worth. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, Bass Anglers, Rocky Mountain Foundation and the Air Force Association.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Luther and LaDessa Ogburn.
He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Weber and Amy Shamburger; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and his brother, Wayne Ogburn.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Roger Leon Swaim

November 20, 1938 – June 16, 2025
BOWIE – Roger Leon Swaim, 86, went to be with his Lord on June 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
A graveside service took place at 10 a.m. on June 19 at the Sunset Cemetery in Sunset.
Roger was born Nov. 20, 1938 to Jim and Eunice (Henton) Swaim in Sunset. He attended school in Alvord. After graduation, he joined the United States Army and spend 18 months in Germany. Roger married Glenda Hamilton in 1965. He worked as an oil field pumper. Roger was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church in Bowie. During his last years here on earth his greatest joy was watching his seven beloved great-grandchildren grow.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Anita Clayton and husband Junior; brother, Nelson and wife Velda; sister-in-law, Janice Swaim; friend who was like a brother, Eldon Hunter and wife Margaret; and three nephews, Johnny, Bobbie and Gary Clayton.
Roger is survived by his wife Glenda; sons, Jason Swaim, and Jared Swaim and wife Michele; four grandchildren, Kaylynn Wood and husband Tanner, Madison Hardy and husband Gary, Dillon Swaim and Jadon Swaim; brother, Carroll Swaim; and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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