OBITUARIES

Frank Massey

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7 years ago

05/11/2018

Frank Massey

September 5, 1934 – May 6, 2018
RINGGOLD – Frank Massey, 83, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 6, 2018.
A celebration of his life will be at 10:30 a.m. on May 19 at Bill DeBerry Funeral Directors, 2025 West University and Denton. A private interment will be in the future.
Frank was born Sept. 5, 1934, in Johnson County to Edgar and Leota (Stephens) Massey. He was raised in Burleson along with his brothers, Clymoth, Billy and Charles, and a sister, Helen.
Frank graduated from Burleson High School in 1951. He was proud to be his senior class president, as well as being an accomplished basketball player. He received basketball scholarships to Decatur Baptist College, and later to Texas Wesleyan College, where he graduated in 1956.
Frank began his career at Humble Oil. Soon after, he began his teaching and coaching career at Gold-Burg High School. He loved coaching boys and girls’ basketball, track and baseball. He took the girls basketball team to the state championship tournament in 1965.
In 1967, Frank was approached about becoming the first State Farm representative in Bowie. He was an immediate success, and in 1977 was appointed to agency manager. He continued working for State Farm until his retirement in 1995.
He received many honors and awards, including being an 11 time millionaire qualifier, and seven-time Legion of Honor qualifier. Frank always said he was most proud of the fine people he brought into the agency with State Farm.
In 1955, Frank married Stella Morris in Decatur. They were blessed with three sons, Lee Ray, David and Steven. Frank and Stella raised their family in Bowie. Frank often spoke about how thankful he was that his boys graduated from Bowie High School.
He was especially grateful for their mother, and the many great teachers and coaches at BHS that kept them on track. He was very proud of the boys academic and athletic successes while at BHS and he treasured his memories of those years.
Frank was also blessed with four grandsons, Blaine, Landon, Carson and Nathan, and he loved them all dearly. He cherished his time with them and was so proud of the fine men they have become.
Frank later moved to Denton after marrying his second wife, Kathy. He was an active member of Trinity Methodist Church and loved to play golf at Denton Country Club. Frank was also blessed to be a part of Kathy’s children’s lives, Ward, Chuck, Wes and Chris, and their families.
Frank moved to Ringgold in 2005, where he spent his last years with his special partner and companion, Kathy Frank. His family is forever grateful for all of the love and care taking Kathy provided Frank.
In his spare time, Frank enjoyed golfing, and was very proud of having scored three holes-in-one. He also enjoyed watching sports, especially those his grandsons were playing, and spending time outdoors with his special dogs, Biscuit and Molly. He also enjoyed the periodic trip to Winstar Casino.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Leota Massey; brothers, Billy Massey and Charles Massey; sister, Helen Wilson and a dearly loved niece, Renee Bruce.
He is survived by his three sons, Lee Ray (Kristine), David (Jackie) and Steven (Dawn); his four grandsons, Blaine, Landon (Delaney), Carson and Nathan; his brother, Clymoth (Jeannie) Massey; Stella Massey Helf; Kathy Massey; Kathy Frank; and several nieces and nephews.
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OBITUARIES

Dean Allen Shaffer

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2 weeks ago

05/28/2025

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June 24, 1962 – May 18, 2025
BOWIE – Dean Allen Shaffer, 62, was escorted to the gates of heaven May 18, 2025 at 12:34 a.m. in the arms of his loving wife Christal Shaffer after complications of pneumonia
A celebration of life for Dean was held at 11 a.m. on May 31 at the First Baptist Church in Alvord followed by a meal for the family.
Dean was born June 24, 1962, in Lander, WY. While quiet and soft spoken, he had a mighty love for the Lord, his wife of 38 years and his family. Dean was an incredibly hard worker, but all who knew Dean also knew how generous he was. He enjoyed cooking outside, hosting get-togethers at their home, having a drink and listening to good music as well as spending time with his bees.
He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, “Memom” Linda Stevens and loving sister-in-law, Terri Shaffer and sister-in-law, Linda Shaffer.
Dean is survived by his wife, Christal Shaffer; children, Justin Shaffer and wife Kayla, Miles Shaffer, and Ainsley Hernandez and husband Josue; his children in Christ, Chris Lovell, and Andrew Stevens and wife Sutton; grandchildren, Kayden Shaffer and fiancé Nathan Mac, Colton Shaffer and wife Payton, Jaid, Remi, Briggs, Watts, Hutch, Justice and Maverick; great-grandchild, Colter; his parents, James Oliver Shaffer and Alice Bethine; siblings, Randy Shaffer, Cheryl Shaffer and partner Mike Hoffman, Mike Shaffer and wife Kim, Cathey Tewes and husband Andy; numerous other nieces, nephews and family members.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Betty Sue Bynum

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2 weeks ago

05/28/2025

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April 3, 1929 – May 20, 2025
BOWIE – Betty Sue Bynum, 96, passed away on May 20, 2025 in Nocona, TX.
Betty was born on April 3, 1929 in Thornton to Thomas Everett and Eva May Stiff Hardaway. She attended elementary school in Van Alstyne and attended high school in Calvert. She graduated from Teachers College High School and continued on to North Texas State Teacher’s College graduating with a bachelor of arts, library science degree at age 20. In 1977, she continued her education obtaining a master of education degree at University of North Texas.
While attending college, Betty met her future husband, Floyd Arthur Bynum. Betty wanted to work and live on her own for a year before getting married, so they had a long distance courtship while she taught school for a year in Canyon, Texas. They decided they were meant for each other and married on Aug. 5, 1950 in McKinney.
After starting their family in 1951, Betty and Floyd moved to Bowie where Floyd was industrial arts teacher at Bowie High School. Betty was a stay-at-home mom for few years. In 1960, she restarted her teaching career, teaching sixth grade for many years, eventually moving to high school where she was librarian until her retirement in 1988. She was a lifetime member of TSTA and a member of TLA.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Alma Lou Perkins and husband, Floyd A. Bynum.
Betty is survived by her three daughters, Nancy Headley, (Douglas), Jean Richards (John) and Patricia Johnson (Craig), grandchildren, Heather Morse, Alicia Hutchison, Jennifer Holloman, Justin Richards, Steven Johnson and Brian Johnson; seven great grandchildren and two nieces, Suzanne Scott and Dianne Herr.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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OBITUARIES

Pedro Leon Olvera

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2 weeks ago

05/22/2025

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May 19, 1976 – May 11, 2025
NOCONA – Pedro Leon Olvera, 48, died on May 11, 2025.
There was a rosary at 6 p.m. on May 18 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at noon on May 19 at St. Jospeh’s Catholic Church in Nocona.
He was born on May 19, 1976 in Celya, Mexico Guanajuato to Juan Olvera and Felixa Leon. Olvera was a part of a big family and hard-worker all of his life. He worked mostly in agriculture as a rancher. He loved working on cars in his spare time, especially with his son. He married Blanca Torres in 1995 in Celya, Mexico Guanajuato.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Rosa and Juana Gomez; and nephew, Juan Gomez Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Blanca Olvera; Nocona; son, Pedro Jr. Olvera, Nocona; daughter, Mariana Hampton, Gainesville; sisters, Yolanda, Nocona and Margarita, Mexico; brothers, Juan, Luis, Santiago and Francisco, all of Mexico; a grandson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.