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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May 4, 1942 – December 2, 2024
BELLEVUE – Cindy Orton Vaughn, 82, died Dec. 2, 2024 in Fort Worth.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Dec. 7 at the Bellevue Methodist Church, with Pastor Greg Parr officiating. Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery.
She was born on May 4, 1942 in Bowie to Ed and Irene Orton. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1960. She married Gary Vaughn on June 27, 1986.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary Vaughn; parents, Ed and Irene Orton; brother, Bill Orton; sisters, Sue Orton Weaver and Jane Orton Shoemaker and one grandson.
She is survived by Dana Williams, Burleson; Ronnie Erwin, Bellevue; Joe Erwin, Mineral Wells; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
NEWPORT – Lena “Sue” (Chilton) Murray, age 95, left this earth for her Heavenly home on Nov. 28, 2024 in Bowie.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the First Baptist Church of Newport, with Pastor Tommy John Mayo officiating. Burial will follow at Newport Cemetery in Newport.
Sue was born Nov. 22, 1929 to John Hubert “Hub” and Lena Aetha (Little) Chilton in Lamesa, TX. She graduated from Lamesa High School and earned a full scholarship in music to Sam Houston State University. She later transferred to Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, where she earned an associate’s degree.
Sue then married Glenn Murray, and the couple enjoyed 62 years together until his passing. She was a devoted Christian, wife and mother and enjoyed being a Sunday School teacher for several churches throughout many years.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Robert Holland Murray; husband, Glenn Murray; sister, Betty Jo Johnson and brother, “Son” Chilton.
Sue is survived by her son, Ben Murray and wife Cindi, Newport; daughter, Ann Beardslee and husband Bill, Rockwall; brother-in-law, John Murray, Lake Whitney, TX; step grandchildren, Canda and Steve Henry; step great-grandchildren, Garrett Morris and Samantha Henry; step great-great-grandchildren, Rylan and Lilly Morris and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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September 24, 1953 – November 27, 2024
BOWIE – Kay Lynn Dawson, 71, died Nov. 27, 2024.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 2 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on Dec. 3 at Lighthouse Assembly of God in Bowie, with Pastor Justin Harris and Kenny Bingham as the officiants. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
She was born Sept. 24, 1953 in Bowie to Hollis and Dorothy Franklin. She graduated from Permian High School in Odessa in 1973 and went on to attend Baylor University. Soon after she met and married Alex “Butch” Dawson on July 14,1978. She was a seamstress and worked at a bridal shop in Odessa, making wedding dresses for many years. She also worked as executive director at Servants for the Poor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alex “Butch” Dawson; parents, Hollis and Dorothy Franklin; two nephews; one aunt and one cousin.
She is survived by her sons, Monty Dawson and Jason Dawson; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Norma Smith, Martha Wood and Cathy Potter; brother, Carl Franklin and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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