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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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.

June 27, 1954 – June 22, 2025
NOCONA – Randy Bowles, 70, died on June 22, 2025 in Wichita Falls, TX. 
There was a visitation from 6-7 p.m. on June 25 at Jerry Woods Chapel. 
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on June 26 at Abundant Life Church in Nocona, officiated by Pastor James Messer. 
Interment will follow in Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Messer, Craig Carminati, Dusty Bowles, Ty Bowles, Kirk Bowles and Brian Cagle.  Honorary pallbearers will be Rusty Messer and Jeff Boutwell.
He was born on June 27, 1954 in Nocona to Rowland and Barbara Musick Bowles. Bowles worked for Montague County as a foreman for 36 years. Before that he worked at the Nocona Boot Company. He was a member of Abundant Life Church and Jean’s Men’s Bible Class in Nocona.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Carlton Bowles; sister, Barbara Jeanene Bowles Williams, and niece, Amanda Jeanene Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Robin Bowles, Nocona; children, Scott Bowles, Henrietta, Toby Bowles, Nocona, Brady Bowles, Iowa Park, Rowdy Graham, Lewisville, Angie Blackwood, Burleson, Candy Brasier, Burleson and Misty Buckingham, Cleburne; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.     
Memorial donations may be made to Jean’s Men’s Bible Class, c/o Scott Hamilton, 601 Main St., Nocona, TX 76255.