OBITUARIES
Ruth Jill “Marmie” Timberlake
July 16, 1942 – November 5, 2023
HEATH, TX – Jill Timberlake, 81, affectionately known as “Marmie” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, surrounded by her husband and family, departed her earthly home on Nov. 5, 2023.
A celebration of Jill’s extraordinary life was at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10, at the First United Methodist Church of Heath, 140 Smirl Dr., Heath. A reception followed.
Jill was born on July 16, 1942, in San Antonio to Burton Junge and Ruth Brock Junge. Jill was raised in San Antonio and attended Ursuline Academy and later attended Thomas Jefferson High School. After high school, Jill attended San Antonio College majoring in history where she met the love of her life, Bill, who was finishing his studies to become a chiropractor.
Jill and Bill married on Sept. 7, 1963, at Travis Park United Methodist Church in San Antonio.
Jill and Bill moved to Dallas in 1964 where Jill assisted him in beginning his 54-year career as a Doctor of Chiropractic and a top consultant to the healthcare industry. Jill worked for Sun Oil Company until 1971 and thereafter dedicated her life to raising her four daughters and providing her loving support of Bill’s growing practice.
Jill was wildly talented, a creative who expressed herself across all mediums from the page to the canvas. She was an avid organic gardener and incredible cook, growing her own herbs and creating recipes that became legend in her family and social circles, that went on to be included in cookbooks and anthologies. She catered for three of her four daughter’s weddings and fed persons from every walk of life, from the homeless to the famous. She was a collector of dishes, a voracious reader, historian and a great American who loved her country and was active in politics from the local to federal level. Jill was a confidant and comfort to many and poured her heart into her family and friends every day of her life.
Jill is preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Ruth Junge; in-laws, Marvin P. Timberlake and Gladys Timberlake along with a host of cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Jill is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Bill W. Timberlake; daughter, Dr. Kellie Timberlake-Lancaster and husband Dr. Diran Lancaster, Bowie; daughter, Amy Timberlake-Johnson and husband Brent Johnson, Forney; daughter, Cynthia White and husband Kevin White, Paris, and daughter, Jenny Timberlake-Bellamy and husband Richard Bellamy, Heath; and beloved brother, Howard Junge and wife Alice Junge, Greenville.
Jill is also survived by her grandchildren, Billy White and wife Mallory White, Bryan Stacy and fiancé Olivia Bailey, Pierce Lancaster, Jack White and wife Briggette White, Zachary Stacy, Lauren White, Dane Lancaster, Giddian Bellamy, Bird Bellamy, Ashley Hall and husband Ryan, Christian Johnson and wife Caitlyn, and Madeleine Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Kaydence White, Rowan White, Arden White, Rhyder Hall, Averly Hall, Easton Johnson, Sawyer Johnson, Nolan Johnson along with a long list of beloved cousins and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jill’s name to First United Methodist Church of Heath.
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March 25, 1942 – April 26, 2024
ODESSA – Billy James “Jimmy” Avery, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 26, 2024. He was 82 years old.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on May 3 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Bowie, with Pastor and family friend Doyle Wade officiating. Burial will follow at Salona Cemetery in Bowie. Pallbearers will be John Coffey, Tim Green, Mark Jackson, Chad McCracken, Larry Overstreet and Kurt Jackson. Honorary pallbearers include Joe McCracken, Louie Jackson, Gary Odle, Terrell Hill and Kevin Bryan.
Jimmy was born in Bowie to LR and Elsie (Johnson) Avery on March 25, 1942. He graduated from Bowie High School, where he played on the football team making all district and all area his senior year. He then went to play football at Cameron University.
On Aug. 3, 1963 Jimmy married his high school sweetheart, Judy Elizabeth Overstreet Avery. This began a love story that would last 61 years. Together they began a remarkable life and raised two beautiful girls, Kimberly Avery and Kelly Haring. He had an amazing career at Shell Oil where he retired after 30 years.
He was an avid hunter and fisher, loved his western movies and never missed a Texas Longhorn football game. His true passion in life though was his family and most knew him as their beloved “Poppa.” His family was his pride and joy and he would have done anything for them. Poppa had the natural ability to put a smile on anyone’s face and always leave you with a laugh. He knew how to have fun and be the life of the party. Jimmy Avery was a hard-working man whose life was dedicated to his loving family.
He is preceded in death by his parents, LR and Elsie (Johnson) Avery and sister, Colleen Hunt.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Judy; his children, Kimberly Avery and Kelly Haring, all of Odessa; nephew, Lanny Hunt, Wichita Falls and cousins, Mike Avery, Longview, TX and Terry Tucker, Fort Worth. He was a proud Poppa to Ashley Bryan and husband Kevin, Fort Worth and one great-grandchild, Conner James Bryan, named after his beloved Poppa.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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October 16, 1947 – April 28, 2024
BOWIE – Karen Kilcrease Dow, 76, loving wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend to many, left this life on April 28, 2024.
A visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 1 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on May 2 at Elmwood Cemetary in Bowie with Kristi Roland Hand officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Godwin, Taylor Hall, Mike Mayfield, Todd Airington, Brad Reese and Cody Romine, posthumously.
Karen was born Oct. 16, 1947 in Henrietta to C.A. and Erma Ruth (Lowrie) Kilcrease. She graduated from Nocona High School in 1966 and later received her bachelor of arts degree from Sam Houston State University. After college she married her high school sweetheart, Dale Dow, on Dec. 19, 1969.
Karen and Dale moved to Bowie in 1970 where they, along with Dale’s brother, owned and operated Widlake Brothers Auto Supply. In the late 70s they ventured into the oil and gas business and started D&J Resources, Inc which they owned and operated until her death. She was an avid reader, football fan and enjoyed gardening and planting beautiful flowers each and every spring, as well as watching each of her five grandchildren play their favorite sport.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 41 years, Dale Dow; son-in-law, Cody Romine and her beloved dog, Luke.
Karen will be sorely missed by her daughters, Brooke Dow and Courtney Riddle; five precious grandchildren, Zoe Romine and partner Isacc Barcenas, Baley Romine, Ava Romine, Parker Riddle and Finn Riddle; great-grandchild, Rowen Barcenas; brother, Kyle Kilcrease and wife Betty; sister, Kody Kilcrease and husband Bill Mullan; several nieces, nephews, cousins and two aunts.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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November 5, 1926 – April 20, 2024
BOWIE – Lois Undean McLinsky, 97, died on April 20, 2024.
A funeral service was at 9:30 a.m. on April 30 at Sunset Church with David Hall as the officiant. Burial followed at 2 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Denison.
She was born on Nov. 5, 1926 to Arthur Trainer Caldwell and Seletha Van Hooser-Caldwell in Bonham, TX and married the love of her life, Frank Joseph McLinsky, on July 28, 1944 sharing 42 years together.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Frank McLinsky; son, Ray Frank McLinsky; daughter, Lynell Kay Shaw; brothers, Ray Neal, Ralph and Truman Caldwell and sister, Blanche Rowland.
She is survived by her son-in-law, Harry Shaw; brothers, Newman and Arthur Caldwell; six grandchildren; great and great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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