OBITUARIES

Robert E. Brown

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5 years ago

09/18/2020

August 19, 1949 – September 13, 2020
SILVER LAKES – Robert E. Brown, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Silver Lakes Ranch near Sunset, TX. on Sept. 13, 2020.
Robert will be buried at sea with a ceremony by the United States Navy. It will take place when the ship is deployed out of the Port of San Diego/Coronado Island where he did his basic.
Robert was born August 19, 1949 in Cleburne, TX. to Robert H. and Mary (Smith) Brown, grandson to “Gilley” Brown. All whom have preceded him in death.
He graduated from Cleburne High School in 1967 where he was voted “most flirtatious” of his senior class. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a “Frogman,” Underwater Demolition Team 11, in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. During that time, “Brown Aye,” as his team called him, was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal twice, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and the Basic Parachute Insignia. He was thankful for the Navy as they taught him scuba diving and survival skills. As an avid scuba diver he used those skills until the day he passed even getting his grandson Carson certified diving at age 10.
He retired with 38 years of service from the ATSF/BNSF Rwy. Co. in August 2008. He started on a signal gang and worked his way up through the ranks retiring as a director. He attended Montague County Cowboy Church after he moved to Silver Lakes Ranch in 2007. He loved his SLR and MCCC “families” and in return was definitely loved by them! He was known as a kind, generous, funny and loving guy by all that were fortunate enough to have known him through the years. No one was a stranger to him. He was “bigger than life itself!”
Robert is survived by his wife, Debra K. Goodson, Silver Lakes Ranch; stepmother, Betty Brown, Dallas; mother-in-law, Loretta Bailey, Fort Madison, IA; siblings, Rita “Skeeter” Tidwell and Richard (Mary) Brown, both of Cleburne; step-siblings, Jerry (Christine) Holley, Carol Vathis, both of Dallas, Beth (Biff) Rippenkroeger and Jeff (Jackie) Walsinger both of Fort Madison, IA.; son, Dasan Brown, Alvarado; daughter, Dawn (Jerry) Chaparro, Fairview; grandchildren, Alecia Rene, South Carolina, Jerry Padilla, Fort Worth, Adam Elarnaouty, Lake Dallas and Carson Brown, his “special dive buddy,” Alvarado; three great-grandchildren; five nephews; three nieces; several great-nieces and nephews; great friend, Mike Elarnaouty, Lake Dallas; dog, Jessie; and cat, Marmalade.
Donations may be made in his name to: Bowie Animal Shelter 1504 E. Wise St. Bowie.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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3 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.