OBITUARIES
Lenard Mayo
June 14, 1949 – October 11, 2025
SUNSET – Lenard Mayo, 76, loving husband, father, papa and friend, was called home on Oct. 11, 2025 after a hard-fought and courageous battle with MDS.
A visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the White Family Funeral Home.
A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Lenard was born June 14, 1949, in Wichita Falls to Leyhman and Melba Mayo. He was known for his outgoing personality, warm smile and ability to make friends wherever he went—he truly never met a stranger. Born and raised in Henrietta, Lenard graduated from Henrietta High School in 1968 before attending North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas). Proudly playing football alongside Mean Jo Green.
A proud patriot, Lenard honorably served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1969-1975. On Oct. 16, 1971, he married the love of his life, Carolyn Ford. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised three children, Clay, Shanah and Colt.
Lenard spent more than 40 years working in the oil and gas industry, where he forged countless lasting friendships and earned the respect of colleagues across the field. His charisma, integrity and work ethic left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
Lenard is preceded in death by his parents.
Lenard is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Carolyn Mayo, Sunset; his children, Clay Mayo and wife Caralisa, Woodville, Shanah Hendricks, Chicago, IL, and Colt Mayo and Erica Parker, Ardmore, OK. He was a proud “Papa” to five grandchildren, Cason Mayo, Hubbard, Caylie Mayo, McCamey, Carlie Mayo, Ardmore, OK, Cougar Mayo, Woodville and Ember Caldwell, Ardmore, OK; brothers, Dennis Mayo and wife Linda, Sadler and Larry Mayo, and sister, Tressie Abbott.
The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at bloodcancerunited.org in Lenard’s honor.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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April 29, 1966 – March 4, 2026
BOWIE – Kindall Diane Gatlin, 59, died on March 4, 2026 in Wichita Falls, TX.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
She was born April 29, 1966, in Los Angeles, CA, to William Sr. and Carol Marie (Anderson) Gatlin. She was a devoted personal care attendant for Wichita Home Health Services.
She is preceded in death by her brother, William Todd Gatlin.
She is survived by her parents; daughter, Naomi Gatlin, Bowie; son, Conner Campbell, Bridgeport; three grandchildren and numerous cousins.
December 22, 1940 – March 3, 2026
BOWIE – Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Wheeler, 85, died on March 3, 2026.
The family has chosen arrangements with cremation.
She was born Dec. 22, 1940, in Galveston to Charles Hans and Caroline Marie (Sass) Lindberg. She married Clark Wheeler on Aug. 20, 1987, in Las Vegas, NV and spent her days as a devoted homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband Clark.
She is survived by her daughter, Kerry Wheeler and one granddaughter.
October 26, 1938 – March 3, 2026
DECATUR – Frances “Janell” McNutt, 87, died on March 3, 2026 in Decatur, TX.
A graveside service took place at 2 p.m. on March 10, at Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls.
She was born Oct. 26, 1938 in Temple, OK to Thomas and Hazel (McPherson) Sanders. On Oct. 30, 1959, she married Bobby McNutt in Wichita Falls. She worked for the Jim Bowie Restaurant for several years before retiring.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby McNutt; sister, Evelyn Penn and brother, Clifton Sanders.
She is survived by her brother, Charles Sanders, Wichita Falls; four sons, Keith McNutt, Henrietta, Rocky McNutt, Bowie, Chuck McNutt, Burkburnett and Tommy McNutt, Henrietta; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
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