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Terry Joe Haralson

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9 months ago

09/10/2024

December 11, 1941 – September 6, 2024
BOWIE – Reverend Terry Joe Haralson, beloved husband, father and pastor, passed away at the age of 82 on Sept. 6, 2024 in Fort Worth.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie, with Alan Barbee officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Terry was born to Martha and Sharon Haralson on Dec. 11, 1941 in Pampa, TX. He attended school in Pampa where he excelled in football and baseball while also being active in church. He graduated from Pampa High School in 1960. Terry attended the University of Arizona on a football scholarship where he also played baseball. He also attended Hardin Simmons in Abilene where he was a member of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.
Terry was offered baseball contracts to play the position of catcher for both the New York Mets and the Houston Astros. Instead of accepting either of these opportunities, Terry chose a life of ministry. He surrendered to preach at the age of 19 and then two short years later, married the love of his life, Trudy Hendrickson. They married in Phoenix, AZ on June 13, 1962. They moved to Amarillo where he was employed by Gulf Oil.
After a few years, Terry and Trudy moved back to Pampa where he worked for Haralson Oil Company for several years. He then started employment with Phillips Petroleum Company as a mechanical engineer. During his 17 years with Phillips, he worked in Pampa, Bastrop, Bowie and Farmington, NM. Also while working with Phillips, he and Trudy attended night classes at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Terry pastored First Baptist Church of Newport, where he was ordained as a minister in 1987. Terry received his bachelor of arts and applied sciences degree from Dallas Baptist University along with a Divinity Degree in 1993.
Terry was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Pampa, Calvary Baptist and First Baptist of Bastrop and First Baptist Church in Bowie. After leading First Baptist Church of Newport for more than 15 years, he took a calling back to Pampa to pastor Barrett Baptist for a year.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason in Pampa Lodge 1381, and served as a member in both Kiwanis and the Optimist Club.
Terry was a family man. He supported all of his grandchildren at their performances and events. Family meals, especially during holidays were his favorite times where he liked to make rolls with his granddaughters, play games and enjoy so much laughter. Family time together was a must. He loved preaching, hunting, fishing, napping and certainly sharing his love for the Lord.
Terry never met a stranger and was always generous to those in need. He was dedicated to being involved in his community, serving at church events like the Beast Feast.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Sharon Haralson.
Terry is survived by his wife, Trudy; his daughter Tobey Cleek and husband Bob; son, Tory Haralson and wife Sharon; daughter, Tally Leonard and husband Bill; five grandchildren, Audrey Cleek, LillyKate Cleek, Hally Leonard, Lauren Leonard and T.J. Haralson; one brother, Randy Haralson and wife Sherrie and their sons, Brad Haralson and wife Joni and son, Greg Haralson and wife Alison and their children, Liz and Will Haralson and Grant and Anna Haralson and several cousins.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the First Baptist Church of Bowie Benevolence committee.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Dean Allen Shaffer

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2 weeks ago

05/28/2025

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June 24, 1962 – May 18, 2025
BOWIE – Dean Allen Shaffer, 62, was escorted to the gates of heaven May 18, 2025 at 12:34 a.m. in the arms of his loving wife Christal Shaffer after complications of pneumonia
A celebration of life for Dean was held at 11 a.m. on May 31 at the First Baptist Church in Alvord followed by a meal for the family.
Dean was born June 24, 1962, in Lander, WY. While quiet and soft spoken, he had a mighty love for the Lord, his wife of 38 years and his family. Dean was an incredibly hard worker, but all who knew Dean also knew how generous he was. He enjoyed cooking outside, hosting get-togethers at their home, having a drink and listening to good music as well as spending time with his bees.
He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, “Memom” Linda Stevens and loving sister-in-law, Terri Shaffer and sister-in-law, Linda Shaffer.
Dean is survived by his wife, Christal Shaffer; children, Justin Shaffer and wife Kayla, Miles Shaffer, and Ainsley Hernandez and husband Josue; his children in Christ, Chris Lovell, and Andrew Stevens and wife Sutton; grandchildren, Kayden Shaffer and fiancé Nathan Mac, Colton Shaffer and wife Payton, Jaid, Remi, Briggs, Watts, Hutch, Justice and Maverick; great-grandchild, Colter; his parents, James Oliver Shaffer and Alice Bethine; siblings, Randy Shaffer, Cheryl Shaffer and partner Mike Hoffman, Mike Shaffer and wife Kim, Cathey Tewes and husband Andy; numerous other nieces, nephews and family members.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Betty Sue Bynum

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2 weeks ago

05/28/2025

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April 3, 1929 – May 20, 2025
BOWIE – Betty Sue Bynum, 96, passed away on May 20, 2025 in Nocona, TX.
Betty was born on April 3, 1929 in Thornton to Thomas Everett and Eva May Stiff Hardaway. She attended elementary school in Van Alstyne and attended high school in Calvert. She graduated from Teachers College High School and continued on to North Texas State Teacher’s College graduating with a bachelor of arts, library science degree at age 20. In 1977, she continued her education obtaining a master of education degree at University of North Texas.
While attending college, Betty met her future husband, Floyd Arthur Bynum. Betty wanted to work and live on her own for a year before getting married, so they had a long distance courtship while she taught school for a year in Canyon, Texas. They decided they were meant for each other and married on Aug. 5, 1950 in McKinney.
After starting their family in 1951, Betty and Floyd moved to Bowie where Floyd was industrial arts teacher at Bowie High School. Betty was a stay-at-home mom for few years. In 1960, she restarted her teaching career, teaching sixth grade for many years, eventually moving to high school where she was librarian until her retirement in 1988. She was a lifetime member of TSTA and a member of TLA.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alma Lou Perkins and husband, Floyd A. Bynum.
Betty is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Headley, (Douglas), Jean Richards (John) and Patricia Johnson (Craig), grandchildren, Heather Morse, Alicia Hutchison, Jennifer Holloman, Justin Richards, Steven Johnson and Brian Johnson; seven great grandchildren and two nieces, Suzanne Scott and Dianne Herr.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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Pedro Leon Olvera

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3 weeks ago

05/22/2025

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May 19, 1976 – May 11, 2025
NOCONA – Pedro Leon Olvera, 48, died on May 11, 2025.
There was a rosary at 6 p.m. on May 18 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at noon on May 19 at St. Jospeh’s Catholic Church in Nocona.
He was born on May 19, 1976 in Celya, Mexico Guanajuato to Juan Olvera and Felixa Leon. Olvera was a part of a big family and hard-worker all of his life. He worked mostly in agriculture as a rancher. He loved working on cars in his spare time, especially with his son. He married Blanca Torres in 1995 in Celya, Mexico Guanajuato.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rosa and Juana Gomez; and nephew, Juan Gomez Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Blanca Olvera; Nocona; son, Pedro Jr. Olvera, Nocona; daughter, Mariana Hampton, Gainesville; sisters, Yolanda, Nocona and Margarita, Mexico; brothers, Juan, Luis, Santiago and Francisco, all of Mexico; a grandson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.