OBITUARIES

Billy Wayne Edwards, Sr.

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11 months ago

08/02/2024

July 11, 1941 – July 9, 2024
QUANNAH – Billy Wayne Edwards, Sr., 82, died July 9, 2024 in Wichita hospice facility.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on Aug. 10 at Goodlett Reformed Baptist Church. Burial will be in Crosbyton Cemetery on Aug. 11. A visitation will be after the burial from 2:30 to 4 p m. at the Senior Citizen Center in Crosbyton.
He was born July 11, 1941 in Quanah to the late Lois and Esta Lee Gorley Edwards. The family moved from Quanah to Cone in his early teenage years. He attended school in Rails, where he and two brothers played on the football team. Team players and fans gave him the nickname “Dynamo Edwards.” Throughout his high school years he was awarded first team offense and defense in District 4A and was voted twice as All State Tackle. During his sophomore year in 1957, his team, the Ralls Jackrabbits, won district for the first time since 1924. Edwards played in the Greenbelt Bowl in 1960. He also won state in shot-put.
He graduated from Ralls High School and attended college on a football scholarship. He had 21 offers from colleges for him to play football. He chose West Texas State College in Canyon. During his second year of college he had a back injury while working at the potato shed, ending his football career and dreams of playing for the Dallas Cowboys.
He was a mechanic most of his adult life working on cars, tractors and lawnmowers. He retired from Trumph Seed in Ralls and was a member of several organizations including the Lions Club.
He married Bonnie Dell Mason on Nov. 24, 1960 and the couple were married 55 years. He then married Caroline Ritchie Robinson on July 28, 2018, moving back to his birth town.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Norma Lee and Glenda; two brothers, Garland and Charles; one step-son and his first wife, Bonnie.
Survivors include his wife, Caroline; daughter, Judy, Lubbock; son, Billy, Jr., Bowie; two step-daughters; one step-son; one bonus daughter; two brothers, Marvin and Dee of Paris; 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to one of the following: Goodlett Reformed Baptist Churchof Quannah; Quanah Senior Citizens; Hospice of Wichita Falls; Rathgaber Hospitality House of Wichita Falls; Crosbyton Senior Citizens or Crosbyton Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Falls Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.

OBITUARIES

Linda Beth Williams

Published

4 days ago

07/09/2025

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June 5, 1944 – July 6, 2025
BOWIE – Linda Williams, 81, moved on to her heavenly home on July 6, 2025
Linda was born in Dumas, TX on June 5, 1944 to Jewell Donovan and her husband who died very early in Linda’s life. Jewell then married Earl Laney who would become the man who raised Linda as a father.
Linda waitressed most all of her life, retiring from Longhorn Café in 2022. She was one of eight children and knew the value of hard honest work and instilled that same value in all who would listen. She loved to travel, especially to the Holy City at Medicine Park and anywhere you could see waterfalls. A lover of nature and all that reside within it. Elvis, old westerns and a good book were on the tops of Linda’s favorites list. She found a new favorite later in life as she went to her first Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert with her daughter and it was vowed to become a tradition.
Linda loved to bake…oh how many friendship cakes and other baked goods went out her door around holidays. She was also an avid crafter and even in her final months she was working on crocheted gifts for others. Linda was a no-nonsense kind of lady….you knew where you stood with her….but she had a kind compassionate heart that was given to those lucky enough to receive. A tough woman with a thick skin but a giving loving soul to those close to her heart. She found peace in knowing her Lord was close and she had given her life to Him.
She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father; her husbands, Bobby Lee Bingham and Ken Williams; special friend, Virgil Peugh; brothers, Joe and John; sisters, Peggy, Mary, Barbara and Margie; and grandson, Aubrey.
Those left to mourn her loss on this earth are her daughter, Brenda Bingham-Steen and husband Dillon; son, Bobby Earl and wife DeeBee; sister, June Norris Boles; grandchildren, Travis Foster, Sydni Sparks, Lucas Bingham; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; her two dogs, Marvin and Rowdy; family friend, Damon Benton and even more extended family and friends.
Linda, also known as Granny or Fuzzy by those who loved her, was loved fiercely and will be missed deeply.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to your favorite charity in her memory. No services will be held as per her final wishes.
“We love because he first loved us.” – 1 John 4:19
Arrangements are entrusted to White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Gary Don Ogburn

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4 days ago

07/09/2025

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August 16, 1948 – July 1, 2025
SUNSET – Gary Don Ogburn, 76, died on July 1, 2025 at Medical City Decatur Hospital.
A celebration of his life will be on July 17 at the White Family Funeral Home.Visitation will be at 10 a.m. followed by service at 11 a.m. with full military honors to recognize. Ogburn’s final resting place will be Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery.
He was born on Aug. 16, 1948 to Luther Calveston Ogburn and LaDessa Malvina(Bohrer) Ogburn. He spent 21 years and 11 months serving his country in the United States Air Force. Osburn served as a navigator for the KC-135 refueler, and civil engineer.
Once he retired, he moved into facility management, working for the Houston Police Department, Houston Public Libraries and United Way before retiring and moving to Fort Worth. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, Bass Anglers, Rocky Mountain Foundation and the Air Force Association.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Luther and LaDessa Ogburn.
He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Weber and Amy Shamburger; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and his brother, Wayne Ogburn.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Roger Leon Swaim

Published

3 weeks ago

06/25/2025

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November 20, 1938 – June 16, 2025
BOWIE – Roger Leon Swaim, 86, went to be with his Lord on June 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
A graveside service took place at 10 a.m. on June 19 at the Sunset Cemetery in Sunset.
Roger was born Nov. 20, 1938 to Jim and Eunice (Henton) Swaim in Sunset. He attended school in Alvord. After graduation, he joined the United States Army and spend 18 months in Germany. Roger married Glenda Hamilton in 1965. He worked as an oil field pumper. Roger was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church in Bowie. During his last years here on earth his greatest joy was watching his seven beloved great-grandchildren grow.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Anita Clayton and husband Junior; brother, Nelson and wife Velda; sister-in-law, Janice Swaim; friend who was like a brother, Eldon Hunter and wife Margaret; and three nephews, Johnny, Bobbie and Gary Clayton.
Roger is survived by his wife Glenda; sons, Jason Swaim, and Jared Swaim and wife Michele; four grandchildren, Kaylynn Wood and husband Tanner, Madison Hardy and husband Gary, Dillon Swaim and Jadon Swaim; brother, Carroll Swaim; and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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