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Joe Pat McCracken

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7 months ago

06/28/2024

December 28, 1940 – June 25, 2024
PLANO – Joe Pat McCracken, 83, passed away on June 25, 2024, entering the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, Joe leaves behind a legacy of devotion, hard work and cherished memories.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 29 at White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A service will be at 2 p.m. on June 30 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie, with son-in-law Tom Grace officiating.
Born on Dec. 28, 1940 to Bonnie Mae and Oscar Fred McCracken in Bowie, Joe graduated from Bowie High School in 1959. He continued his education at Arlington State College (now the University of Texas at Arlington) before joining the Texas National Guard. Joe completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, then Fort Dix, NJ. He was later mobilized with the 49th Armored Division to Fort Polk, LA in August 1961.
On Nov. 10, 1961 Joe married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Dorothy (Dot) Overstreet. They were blessed with two children: Lori Michelle in 1967 and Stephen Chad in 1971.
Joe’s career as a service engineer for Industrial Woodworking Company in Garland allowed him to travel extensively. His work took him across the United States and to far-flung locations including New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, Prince Edward Island, Canada and Chile. Later, he co-founded a consulting business, continuing his international travels. Before retirement, Joe briefly worked for Kennametal, Inc.
An avid Texas Longhorns fan, Joe proudly attended the last Texas A&M vs. Texas rivalry game in College Station with his family in 2011. As the sole Texas fan in a house divided, he never let his family forget the Longhorns’ victory that day. Hook ‘em!
Joe’s warmth, humor and love for his family will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, James and Mary McCracken and Henry and Sarah Brown; twin sisters, Sarah Henry and Sandra Briggs and infant grandson, Stephen Cash McCracken.
Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Dot; daughter, Lori Grace (Tom); son, Chad (Whitney); eight adoring grandchildren, Cade, Ty and Presli Grace, Taelor Martinez (Chris), Emma and Addi Short and Gracie and Kaci McCracken and great-grandchildren, Lyla and Kason Martinez.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Alaine ‘Fay’ Vowell

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1 hour ago

01/15/2025

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February 11, 1930 – January 4, 2025
BOWIE – Alaine “Fay” Vowell, 94, died Jan. 4, 2025.
A private memorial will take place at a later date.
She was born Feb. 11, 1930 in Louisville, KY to Caperton Swearingen and Gladys (Grant) Harris.
After graduation from Campbellsville University, she served as a registered nurse in the U.S. Navy. She continued her nursing career for more than 40 years before retiring. On May 28, 1955, she married Otis “Raymond” Vowell in San Diego CA.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, James Hill Harris and husband, Ray Vowell.
Fay is survived by son, Ray Vowell, Bowie; daughter, Katherine Estes, Irving; three grandsons; one granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; a brother, Norval Lee Harris; and sisters, May Louise Elder and Betty Harris.
Arrangements entrusted to the While Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

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Joe Earl Phillips

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1 hour ago

01/15/2025

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December 27, 1934 – January 11, 2025
FORESTBURG – Joe Earl Phillips, 90, passed away at his home on Jan. 11, 2025.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Jan. 18 at Sanger Cemetery in Sanger. Pastor Ronnie Conyers will officiate the service.
Joe was born in rural Comanche County, TX on Dec. 27, 1934 to the late Grover E. and Sudie Phillips.
On Nov. 19, 1953, Joe married the love of his life, Jackie Odom, in Gainesville and together they raised two sons, Russ and Rand.
Joe served as a police officer for the Arlington Police Department for 31 years and retired as captain. He is also a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Jackie; one son, Rand Phillips; his parents; and one brother, Clayton Phillips.
Joe is survived by one son, Russ Phillips and wife, Jerri, Arlington; daughter-in-law, Yu Lan Phillips, Arlington; grandchildren, Melanie Patterson, Russ A. Phillips and William Salee; 10 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren.
Please offer condolences to the Phillips family at www.cokerfuneralhome.com.
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Cathy Hamilton Horneman

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1 hour ago

01/15/2025

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April 20, 1968 – January 8, 2025
SHERMAN – Cathy Hamilton Horneman, 56, passed away on Jan. 8, 2025.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the White Family Funeral Home on Friday.
Burial will follow at Montague Cemetery in Montague.
Cathy was born April 20, 1968, in Dallas, adopted by G.C. and Wilma Jean (Overton) Hamilton. After graduating from Nocona High School in 1986, she attended Howard Payne University in Brownwood, TX. She then went on to further her education with nursing school in Gainesville. Cathy enjoyed caring for others for many years as a nurse in Gainesville and Sherman. Later in life she worked as a supervisor for the Choctaw Casino in Oklahoma for the last 10 years.
Cathy loved gambling, spending time with her mother, shopping, and collecting Mickey and Minnie Mouses.
She is preceded in death by her father, G.C. Hamilton; husband, Vernon Horneman; grandfathers, Perry Overton and Lee Hamilton; grandmothers, Ruby Overton and Jewel Baggett; nephew, Christopher Hamilton and uncle, Joe Overton.
Cathy is survived by her mother, Wilma Hamilton of Montague; brother, Chris Hamilton of Montague; sister-in-law, Kyla Hamilton of Montague; brother-in-law Renzie Horneman and wife Tracie of Hope, AR; nieces, Charlie Hamilton, Judy Rosenberger, C.J. Hamilton, Chloe Sanders, Joanna Perry and Michelle Overton; nephew, Christopher King; along will numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the While Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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