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Gary Dean Willett
February 8, 1961 – May 7, 2023
Bowie – Gary Dean Willett, 62, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2023 in Shreveport, LA.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 11 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on May 12 at Lighthouse Assembly in Bowie with Rex Hamilton as the officiant. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Gary was born on Feb. 8, 1961 in Bowie to Ronnie Kerr and Doris June (Whitson) Willett, He was the oldest of 12 children. He attended school in Bowie and was baptized as a young adult at Bible Baptist Church.
On Oct. 7, 1979 Gary married the love of his life, Darlene Rose Hennigan and together they worked and raised their six children to whom they were blessed. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and having big cookouts with family and friends. He really enjoyed his grandchildren and loved hearing them all call him papa.
Gary was a hard worker. He started working with his dad in the oilfield and ended in the oilfield with his present employer Patterson UTI. In between he worked for Darr, Pizza Inn and owned B&W Tire, but he always worked.
Gary was a good husband, great dad, brother, uncle and the best Papa ever. He never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Ronnie and Doris Willett and youngest brother, Artie Willett.
Gary is survived by his wife of 44 years, Darlene; children, Leroy Willett and wife Melanie, Daniel Willett and wife Kelli, Samuel Willett and wife Hanna, Matthew Willett, Conrad Willett and Lydia Cardoza and husband Edward; grandchildren, Katie, Kylie, KK, Kyler, Kegan, Karman, Zane, Asher, Ronan, Brookelyn, Brylie, Baylie, Bryson, Selah, Henson, Ava, Gary, Nicholas, Violet, Eden and one on the way; brothers, Anthony and wife Mary, Ronnie and wife Angela, David and wife Shelly and Ocie and wife Gandy; sisters, Tammie and husband Jimmy Reyes, Kim and husband Kyle Rater, Judy and husband Steven LaPorte, Sherry and husband Walter Moore, Julie and husband Monty Dawson and Rhonda and husband David Pierce; sister-in-law, Teresa Willett and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Frances Jean Richey
December 13, 1939 – November 2, 2026
CHICO – Frances Jean Richey, 86, went to be with our Lord on Nov. 2, 2026.
A memorial service is at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at New Hope Fellowship Church in Chico. The family will receive friends from 6-7:30 p.m. at the church.
Frances was born on Dec. 13, 1939 to William Lester and Lulu Elizabeth (Williams) Trotter in Jolly.
She was united in marriage to Bobby Carroll Richey on Jan. 10, 1959, in Bowie; they were together for 60 beautiful years before his passing in 2019.
Frances earned her bachelors degree in education from Texas Woman’s University and devoted many years as an elementary school teacher. Teaching was more than a career; it was an opportunity to share her kindness, encouragement and love with others.
Her faith was also a treasured part of her life, and she was a devoted founding member of New Hope Fellowship Church in Chico. Frances was a patriotic American, a very proud Texan and a long-time Texas Ranger fan, attending games since 1972.
Frances leaves behind a legacy of love, faith and the many lives she touched along the way. Frances was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and friend to many who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; siblings, Darrell Trotter, Lenora Trotter, Nell Jones, Louise Wood, and Odis Harold Trotter; son-in-law, Glenn Reed and her godchild, Clint Cox.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Pamela Reed, Paula Remily and her husband, Steve, Doug Richey and Donnie Richey, all Chico; 15 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; siblings, Margie Turnbow and Elaine Scruggs, Bowie and Carroll Trotter and his wife, Susan, Wichita Falls; sisters-in-law, Janet Myers and her husband, Bill, Leander and Anna Hand and her husband, Jimmy, Chico; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to New Hope Fellowship Church at P.O. Box 526 or to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
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Penny Lynn Thomas
April 28, 1966 – October 28, 2026
NOCONA – Penny Lynn Thomas, 60, died on Oct. 28, 2026. A celebration of life honoring her will be held at a later date.
She was born on April 28, 1966, Penny was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family.
Thomas was preceded in death by her father, Delmar Thomas; mother, Sharon Shoemake and beloved dog, Lady.
She is survived by her sons, Joshua Roper and Cody Roper; Terry Don Shoemaker; sister, Kim Ward and Linda Dean; five grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
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Angela Gayle Throckmorton
November 12, 1957 – November 7, 2026
TERRAL – Angela Gayle Throckmorton, 68, died on Nov. 7, 2026.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A graveside service took place at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
She was born Nov. 12, 1957 in Terral, OK to Wayne and Margie Louise (Martin) Jackson. She graduated from Terral High School and went on to have a lifelong career as a certified nurse assistant working for Bellmire Healthcare and Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Bowie for 35 years.
Throckmorton married Lloyd Throckmorton on May 12, 2012 in Terral.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Throckmorton is survived by her husband, Lloyd Throckmorton, Terral; daughter, Tiffany Lyons, Temple; three stepchildren; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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