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Charles Everett Wallace
September 16, 1936 – October 4, 2022
BOWIE – Charles Everett Wallace, 86, passed away on Oct. 4, 2022.
A graveside service will take place at 2:30 p.m. on October 8, at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.
Charles was born in Hamburg, MS on Sept. 16, 1936, to Everett and Ruth Wallace. He was raised in Natchez and attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, MS. He later transferred on a football scholarship and graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio.
After accepting a position with Continental Emsco Company, he and his former wife Kathryne Decell Massey established their home in Winnsboro, TX with their three sons, Ward, Chuck and Wes. They later moved to Bowie where son Chris was born. Charles built a lasting legacy for the Wallace family in Bowie. He was a member and former Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church Bowie.
A successful small businessman for more than five decades, Charles was the founder and owner of Wise Supply Company, Inc. in Bowie. He was a past president of Bowie Rotary Club and Top of the Lake Country Club, a long-time member of the Texas Independent Producers and Royal Owners (TIPRO) and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), as well as the Texas Association of Business. During his 55 years in Bowie, he and the company supported many local charitable and philanthropic programs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Wallace and Ruth Whitehead Wallace; sister, Patty Byrd; niece, Carman Byrd and brothers-in-law, Jack Byrd and Wendell Powell.
He is survived by his sister, Darlene Powell of Ferriday, Louisiana.
Charles was so proud of the numerous professional and personal accomplishments of his family including four sons, Ward Wallace and wife Julie, Chuck Wallace and wife Terri, Wes Wallace and wife Mitzi, all of Bowie and Chris Wallace, Irving; nine grandchildren, Blake Wallace (Tiffany), Lindsey, Jayla Minyard (Kyle), Shelbi Wallace Wood (Nathan), Chelsey Henry (Riley), all of Bowie, Karli Hudson, Northlake, Kyle Hudson, Cleburne, Kelli Wallace, Bowie, Levi Wallace and Madison Wallace both of Fort Worth; nine great-grandchildren, Banks Everett Wallace, Beckett Wood, Blakley Thompson, Garyson Minyard, Marley Austin, Everley, Jake and West-Lee Henry and Amelia Wallace; nieces, Allison (Cookie), Byrd Atkinson (Glenn), Natchez, MS, Rhonda Powell Lewis (Brian), Ferriday, LA, Wendy Powell Moon (Toby), Minden, TX and their families.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund and to the Bowie Educational Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home.
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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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