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Jerry Thomas Miller

Aug. 25, 1942 – October 27, 2024
DECATUR – Jerry Thomas Miller, 82, passed from this earth Oct. 27, 2024.
A funeral service was at 11 a.m. Nov. 1 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Gerre Joiner officiated. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Jerrod Spence, Cameron Ratcliff, Buddy Johnson, Randy Spence, Steve Perkins, Jonathan Morton and John Pennypacker.
Jerry was born Aug. 25, 1942 to Thomas Arvil and Virginia Arizona (Jones) Miller in Montague County. He was united in marriage to Billie June Dorsey on Aug. 18, 1962 in Dallas, happily married until her passing in 1992. Jerry was a retired home builder after many years building homes with J&J Custom Homes in the construction industry. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Virginia Miller; his wife, Billie June Miller and two brothers, A.C. Miller and Carol Miller.
Those left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Tami Spence and husband Randy, Decatur, Michelle Ratcliff, Argyle and Laurie Perkins and husband Steve, Decatur; eight grandchildren, Jerrod Spence, Lauren Morton, Cameron Ratcliff, Aaron Ratcliff, Ashley Ratcliff, Stevi Pennypacker, Buddy Johnson and Trevor Phillips; six great-grandchildren; long-time companion, Sue Smith, Decatur; her daughters, Brandy Moos and husband Bill, Bryan and Britney Johnson and husband Vaughn, Decatur; sister, Joan Jones; extended family members and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Hawkins Funeral Home of Decatur.
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Scott Leslie White

June 10, 1958 – February 6, 2025
BOWIE – Scott Leslie White, 66, died on Feb. 6, 2025.
In lieu of a memorial service, his family and friends will host a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date.
He was born June 10, 1958 in Denver, CO to Donald and Merle Ann (Beck) White.
After working direct sales for 25 years, he then returned to college and completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of North Texas at the age of 53.
He was preceded in death by his father Don; step-father Harold; mother Merle; as well as multiple siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Angela, Bowie; sons Franklin and Scotty; a brother and two sisters; and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has been entrusted to Alexander’s Midway Funeral Home of Springtown, TX.
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Catherine “Cathy” Bonilla

November 14, 1956 – February 8, 2025
BOWIE – Catherine “Cathy” Bonilla, 68, died on Feb. 8, 2025 at her home in Bowie.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
She was born on Nov. 14, 1956 in Henderson, KY to Whitey Templeton and Betty Tapp Templeton. She married the love of her life David Bonilla on April 2, 1975 in Lewisville.She volunteered many hours and helped many people at the Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center in Bowie. She was also a member at Freedom Life Church in Bowie.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, David Bonilla, Bowie; children, Dereck Bonilla and Kathleen Bonilla, both of Bowie; sisters, Carol Riggins, Rowlett and Mary Templeton, Lewisville; and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center, 110 W. Wise St., Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona, TX.
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Joseph James Haid

April 17, 1945 – February 10, 2025
FORESTBURG – Joseph James Haid, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 10, 2025 in Forestburg, TX.
Joe was born in Wichita Falls on April 17, 1945. Joe attended the University of North Texas and was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After college, he served in the United States Navy and traveled the country with his wife, Jay.
After the conclusion of his naval service, he settled back to Texas and followed his passions for wildlife and music; as both a publisher of a wildlife magazine, “Wings and Hooves,” and as “JJ Bleu,” an award-winning radio DJ for KNTX Bowie. He was a long-time resident of Forestburg.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Franklin Haid and Bernice Marie; and his wife of 51 years, Jessica Rogers Haid.
Joe is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Marcia and Dan Carrithers; brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Val Jones; nieces, Jessica Luckett, Jacqueline O’Reilly and Julia Jones; and nephew, Eric Jones.
The family would like to thank his loyal friends Peggy and Judy for caring for him in his final years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s name may be made to the Denton Humane Society.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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