OBITUARIES
Sylvia Jackson Stone
November 26, 1940 – January 28, 2026
BOWIE – Sylvia Jackson Stone, 85, died on Jan. 28, 2026 after a short illness.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on Feb. 6 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.
She was born in Corsicana on Nov. 26. 1940 to Mildred and L.R. (Willie) Jackson. She was the oldest of four Jackson siblings. She graduated from Doniphan High School in Doniphan, MO in 1957 and became a registered nurse upon her graduation from the Baylor School of Nursing in 1962. She worked as a nurse and homemaker for many years before retiring to Bowie.
She was a Christian woman who attended many Baptist churches throughout her life ending with First Baptist Church of Bowie. She was also a member of Bowie’s Knit Together Sisterhood.
She is preceded in death by her parents; three siblings; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
She is survived by her husband, Tony C. Stone; two sons; one daughter-in-law; six grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to charities of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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