March 25, 1947 – July 20, 2025
BOWIE – Jo Ann McGill, 78, a devoted mother, grandmother and friend passed away on July 20, 2025.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 6-8 p.m. on July 25 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 26 at the Light House Assembly of God in Bowie.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Jo Ann was born on March 25, 1947, in Dallas, she was the beloved daughter of Francis Raspante Grant and Fred Wren Grant Jr.
Jo Ann began her career in the skies, working as a flight attendant for Trans Texas Airlines from 1966 to 1977, but spent the majority of her years parenting her children and living a family life.
On Jan. 23, 1976, Jo Ann married the love of her life, Barry Herman McGill. They shared 42 wonderful years together until Barry’s passing, building a life centered on faith, family and love.
Jo Ann’s greatest joy was her family. She cherished girls’ trips with her daughters, lunch dates, shopping outings and watching her grandchildren play sports. Some of her most treasured moments were spent listening to her children and grandchildren lead worship at church. A woman of unwavering faith, Jo Ann loved Jesus with all of her heart and lived her life as a testimony to that love.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Jo Ann is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Harris and husband Trevor, and Tracey Taylor and husband Travis; son, Tim McGill and wife Ashli; and her adored grandchildren, Taylor McGill, Isabella McGill, Van Taylor, Caleb Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Eisley Taylor and Beckham Taylor.
Jo Ann was dearly loved by all who knew her. Her kindness, laughter and faithful heart will be remembered always.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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June 9, 1943 – July 21, 2025
NOCONA – James Robert Luton, 82, died on July 21, 2025 in Nocona.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on July 25 at Bethel Baptist Church. The family welcomes friends to a visitation from 10-11 a.m. on July 25. Burial will follow at Nocona Cemetery.
He was born on June 9, 1943, in Fort Worth to Daurice Kyser Luton and James William “Bill” Luton. Luton graduated from Huntsville High School in 1962. He joined the U.S. Navy Reserves and reported for active duty from 1963-1965. After his service, he attended the ranch management program at TCU.
He enrolled at Texas Tech University in 1968, graduating with a bachelor of science in agriculture range management. Upon graduation, he began a 32-year career with the USDA-NRCS as a range specialist. He worked in Coleman, Follett, Miami, and Nocona offices before retirement.
In 1963, he met Carol Ann Fisher Luton at First Baptist Church, White Settlement, when he was home on Christmas leave. On Sept. 9, 1966, they were married by his father at Dennis Baptist Church, Weatherford. Together they had two children, daughter, Kathryn Grace Luton O’Neal and son, Thomas William Luton. He served on The Carpenters Shop board of directors.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; and his sister, Carolyn Luton Neighbors.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Ann; daughter, Kathryn Grace Luton O’Neal, Arlington; son, Thomas William Luton, Fort Worth; four grandchildren; sister, Barbara Luton Park; and one nephew and three great-nieces.
Memorials may be made to The Carpenters Shop or Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum or an organization of your choice.

April 18, 1943 – July 4, 2025
BOWIE – Lonnie Wray Lewis, 82, died on July 4, 2025 in Bowie, TX.
Family has chosen arrangements with cremation.
He was born April 18, 1943, in Fort Worth to Wray and Wilma Lewis.
He is survived by his sister, Linda Johnston, Bowie; daughter, Carla Nelson, Lake Park, MN; two granddaughters; and three great-grandkids.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.