OBITUARIES

William “Bill” Fred Hollowell

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9 months ago

08/06/2025

September 26, 1946 – August 2, 2025
BOWIE – William “Bill” Fred Hollowell, 78, passed away on Aug. 2, 2025, doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home on Aug. 8.
A memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the White Family Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Slayton and grandson Ethan Hollowell officiating.
Bill was born Sept. 26, 1946, in Bowie to the late Eska (Loyd) and Mary Emma (Heugatter) Hollowell. Bill grew up outside of Bowie in Sunset on the family farm. He graduated in 1965 from Bowie High School. After graduating he enjoyed chasing the rodeo circuit, steer roping and bulldogging. He and the late Darlene (Hector) Hollowell were married in 1968. Of this union, they had three children: Karen (Hollowell) Coffman, Toni (Hollowell) Corbin and Stephen Hollowell.
During his adult life he traveled the United States as a cross-country truck driver. He also went back to his roots and was a ranch manager for several years. He loved working with horses. He more recently drove transportation buses for Bowie Indenpent School District.
Bill served in many different positions in the Baptist churches that he attended. He was most recently a member of First Baptist Bellevue. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA). He was a big jokester and loved poking fun at people. One of his most known text messages was his infamous “LOL.” He believed it to mean “Lots of Love” and sent it in the most inappropriate times.
In 2012, he married the late Connie (Lee-Stevens) Hollowell, adding two daughters to the family, Michell Cassetty and Jodi Carter. He and Connie recently made a trip to Estes Park, CO and he loved telling the stories of their trip.
In addition to his parents and wives, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda “Holly” (Hollowell) Wiles; brother, Glen Hollowell; brother-in-law, Charles Bryant and nephew, Mike Bryant.
Bill is survived by his children, Karen Coffman and husband Toby, Ravia, Toni Corbin and husband David, Tishomingo, Stephen Hollowell and wife Dana, Kingston, Michelle Cassetty and husband Bryon, Bellevue, and Jody Carter and husband Chris, Haslet Texas; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; sister, Irene Bryant; uncle, R.L. Heugatter; Sister-in-law, Beth Hollowell; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Maggie Killen

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11 hours ago

04/30/2026

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November 5, 1938 – April 18, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – Maggie Killen, 87, died on April 18, 2026.
A graveside service took place at 1 p.m. on April 27 at Salona Cemetery near Bowie.
She was born on Nov. 5, 1938 in Bowie to Bertha Irene (Brewer) and Emmett Franklin Thompson. She was a graduate of Bowie High School. She was an oil information secretary and later in life as a business office manager in a skilled nursing home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha Irene and Emmett Franklin Thompson: sisters; Gracie McNatt, Berneice Oliver, Ola Mae Deeton, Ernestine Ray and Dorothy Woolf: brothers; Kelly Thompson, John Thompson, Lonnie Thompson, Wayne Thompson and Tommy Thompson; son, Ricky Wallace and daughter, Vicki Cullens.
She is survived by two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to University Park Nursing and Rehab.

OBITUARIES

Sammy Joe Mitchell

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11 hours ago

04/30/2026

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June 4, 1947 – April 19, 2026
SPAINSH FORT – Sammy Joe Mitchell, 78, died on April 19, 2026.
There was a visitation from 5-6 p.m. on April 24 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on April 25 at Spanish Fort Cemetery in Spanish Fort.
He was born on June 4, 1947 in Nocona to Bonnie O. Mitchell Jr. & Mary Lou Cross Mitchell. He grew up in the Spanish Fort area and went to school at Prairie Valley Schools. He was a hard-working farmer, rancher and mechanic all of his life and served his nation in the Airforce. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Spanish Fort. He married the love of his life Robbie Hawthorne on May 8, 1971 in Nocona.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steven Chris Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife, Robbie Mitchell, Spanish Fort; children, Joe Chris Mitchell, Spanish Fort and Kasie Hamilton, Bowie; sister, Bonnie Robertson, Spanish Fort; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to The Montague County Youth Fair, c/o Kenton Holloway, 5549 F.M. 1758, Bowie, TX 76230.

OBITUARIES

Lesli Jan Phipps

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11 hours ago

04/30/2026

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November 8, 1958 – April 20, 2026
NOCONA – Lesli Jan Phipps, 67, died on April 20, 2026.
There was a funeral service at 2 p.m. on April 23 at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona with Pastor David Rogers officiating. The interment followed in Hope Cemetery, Henrietta. Pallbearers were Will Johnson, Ben Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Kaye Rhoades, Tom Skinner and Bill Holcomb.
She was born in Nocona on Nov. 8, 1958 to Gerald “Jerry” and Lucia Painter Johnson. She grew up in Nocona and graduated Nocona High School in 1977. She attended Bethel Baptist Church. She later attended college at Midwestern State University and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She worked mostly in accounting for Northrop Grumman. She married Curtis Phipps on June 3 2021 in Henrietta.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Curtis Phipps, Nocona; children, Blake Gantz, Euless, Emily Gantz Hicks, Hoover, AL and Garrett Palla, Denton; brother, Craig Johnson; and one grandson.
Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation at www.komen.org.