OBITUARIES
Charles Gregory “Greg” Wells
December 12, 1955 – December 12, 2025
BOWIE – Charles Gregory “Greg” Wells, 70, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2025.
A funeral service was at 1 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial followed at Ryan Cemetery in Ryan, OK.
The family received friends one hour prior to the service on Dec. 16 at the funeral home.
Greg was born on Dec. 12, 1955. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1974. He later attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls where he earned a bachelor of business administration degree in 1979.
Following his education, Greg pursued a career in accounting. He became a certified public accountant in 1983, and later on opened his own CPA firm in Bowie. Greg proudly served the Bowie community for many years, building a respected and successful practice.
Greg enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, and watching his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. He was known for his consistent presence, unwavering strength, and loyalty to both his profession and his community.
Greg was preceded in death by his father, Billy Charles Wells.
He is survived by his mother, Georgia Beth Wells, Bowie; sister, Sheri Wascom and husband JB Wascom, Bowie; niece, Beth Newton and husband Michael Newton, Montague; great-nephews, Daniel Chipman, Bowie and Caleb Newton, Montague; great-nieces, Haley Holcomb, Dallas and Whitney Newton, Montague; his beloved dog, Lola; and numerous friends and extended family members.
Greg will be remembered for his devotion to family, strong character, and the lasting impact he made on those who knew him.
His passing on his birthday marks a meaningful full-circle moment, as he was called home to be with the Lord after a life lived with integrity, purpose, and love.
John 16:22 says, “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but i will see you again, and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
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April 16, 1990 – October 20, 2026
Gibson Lovett, 36, died on Oct. 20, 2026.
There was a visitation from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 at the Jerry Woods Funeral Home. A celebration service was at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 at Nocona Hills Community Church in Nocona. Interment followed at Shady Grove Cemetery Lake Nocona.
He was born on April 16, 1990, in Wichita Falls to Angie and Tommy Lovett. He ran heavy equipment as an operator, welding and carpentry.
He is survived by his mother, Angie (Uselton) Lovett; father, Tommy Lovett; sister, Linlee Lovett Klein, Celina; a niece; a nephew; one set of grandparents; a girlfriend; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by a set of grandparents and a cousin.
Memorial donations can be made to The Carpenter Shop 400 Boston Street, Nocona or Northeast Texas Area 65 of Alcoholics Anonymous. Treatment@neta65.org
September 24, 1967 – October 20, 2026
BOWIE – Glenn Daniel “Danny” Beck, 59, died on Oct. 20, 2026.
A memorial service will take place at 6 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Glenn Daniel “Danny” Beck was born Sept. 24, 1967.
He graduated from Bowie High School and then went on to graduate from Tarleton State University. He spent much of his adult life working alongside his father at N.D. Pendent Services.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Winterman Goldberg.
He is survived by his father, Glenn Beck; step-father; brothers, Bobby Killion and Reed Killion; sister, Robyn Killion; and other family members, friends and countless others.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
August 21, 1936 – October 18, 2026
BENBROOK – Peggy Jean Long Richardson, 90, died on Oct. 18, 2026.
A viewing will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Nov. 2 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
She was born on Aug. 21, 1936, in Marlow, Stephens County, OK to the late Carl M. Long and Mary E. Walters.
Richardson attended and graduated from Bowie High School. She also attended North Texas State for one semester.
She met Clois and married him on Jan. 31, 1956. She worked at an insurance office. She also was the staff assistant for the parking lot sweeping business. She then became a homemaker.
She was involved in Benbrook Baptist Church doing many jobs within the church. She and Clois belonged to the Ramblin’ Rangers Camping Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband Clois; brother, Monty Long and a great granddaughter.
Richardson is survived by her daughter, Carla Gurley, Bixby, OK; son, Mark Richardson, Freeport; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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