August 28, 1959 – November 1, 2025
BOWIE – Jack Lee Stark, 66, went home to be with our Lord on Nov. 1, 2025, in Fort Worth, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Bowie with Pastor Justin Harris officiating.
Burial followd at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Jack was born on Aug. 28, 1959, in Jacksboro to Thermon and Billie (Smith) Stark. Jack lived a life full of hard work, laughter and love. He spent most of his career in the oilfield industry, working for companies such as A-1 Well Service, Waco Tank Trucks, Energy Service Company, S&V Well Service, Bowie Industry and Bowie Independent School District. Jack was also an entrepreneur at heart, proudly owning and operating Stark Tank Trucks, Stark Roustabout Service, JL&R Pump Trucks and offering private consulting.
Jack was more than his work; he was a man who loved deeply and gave generously. He cherished time with his family and friends, whether hunting, fishing, golfing, playing tennis, cooking or traveling. Jack was famous for his crab and shrimp boils and his mouthwatering ribs, always bringing people together around the table. He took great pride in his home and property, making sure everything was in pristine condition.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Thermon and Billie Stark.
He leaves behind a legacy of love through his children, Mendy Jones and husband Ben; Justin Stark and wife Jenn; Stacey Simpson and husband Nick; and Sheldyn Stark and husband BJ; along with seven treasured grandchildren, Kaydee, Conner, Tucker, Jax, Lincoln, Maverick and Noah. Jack is also survived by Stacey Stark, who lovingly cared for him until the end, five siblings, Jim Stark and wife Carla, Brenda Makings and husband Jim, Larry Stark and wife Cindy, Ralph Stark and wife Jeanie, and Judy Parker and husband Randy; and many dear friends and extended family who will miss his warmth and humor.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Jack to the Lighthouse Youth Group.
Arrangements are entrusted to White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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May 10, 1955 – October 23, 2025
STONEBURG – Janis Amadee Adler, 70, passed away on Oct. 23, 2025.
The family will have a private ceremony to spread her ashes with her husband, Lee, honoring their love and life together.
She was born on May 10, 1955, in Hall, TX and grew up in Memphis, TX. She was the beloved daughter of Herman and Amadee Vallance.
She was married to the love of her life, Lee Adler III, until his passing in 2003. Together they raised five children, Michael Castillo, Jeremy Castillo, Amanda Adler, Adrianna Hager and Amadee Horner.
Janis worked at Walmart for nearly 27 years before retiring. She was known for her kindness, her big heart and her trademark warm hugs that made everyone feel like family.
“Her hugs may be gone, but her warmth will stay with us forever.”
She is survived by her two siblings, John Vallance and Jeane Coffey; and she was blessed with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
An online guestbook is available at: http://scottmorrisfh.com.

October 24, 1957 – October 26, 2025
BOWIE – Jan Karen Schlichenmaier Reid, 68, went to her heavenly home on Oct. 26, 2025.
The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. on Oct. 31 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Nov. 1 at the First Christian Church in Bowie. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Jan was born on Oct. 24,1957 in San Antonio, the daughter of Raymond and Ida Pearl Schlichenmaier.
Jan graduated from Cypress-Fairbanks High School in 1975. Upon graduating early, she attended college at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville to pursue her studies in art.
Those who may have known Jan knew that the arts were one of her greatest passions in life. She was best known for her hand sculpted crosses which were truly one of a kind. Jan was able to touch so many lives through her crosses which all had a unique name of their own. Jan was also an accomplished acrylic painter and had received numerous awards for her work both nationally and internationally. Throughout the years she had various collectors of her works across the United States.
Jan also enjoyed her livelihood as an insurance agent for 29 years having begun her career in 1981 for Combined American Insurance Company and working until 1984. She was then self-employed for three years and then pursued her remaining career 22 years with American National Insurance Company. For all the years in her career she met so many wonderful people and made a huge amount of friends. She was so very blessed by her profession. Working countless hours and knocking on no telling how many doors. Perhaps, one of those may have been yours.
Jan will always be remembered for her love of knowing her Lord, her vivacious spunk for living life to the fullest, her creativeness, her compassionate heart, her contagious smile and laughter, often saying and not realizing she had made a comment with a “pun.” Jan loved music, her best girlfriends she would call to catch up with nature and animals, in particular her love of her labradors.
Jan is preceded in death by her parents Raymond Donald and Ida Pearl Matney Schlichenmaier and cousin Tom Schlichenmaier.
Jan is survived by her two brothers, Carl Schlichenmaier and Roger Schlichenmaier, both of Bowie; niece, Katie Beth Ruffino and Jonathan Sheedy; great niece, Bella Ruffino, Bryan; cousins, John and Cindy Schlichenmaier, Kathy Schlichenmaier, and Sue Schlichenmaier Wilson and Garrett Wilson.
Those desiring to make donations may be made to The First Christian Church of Henrietta, Texas or to The Bowie Animal Shelter of Bowie, Texas.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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