OBITUARIES

Gary Don Bogan

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3 years ago

12/21/2021

September 16, 1951 – December 4, 2021
BOWIE – Gary Don Bogan of Bowie, TX, lost his battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on Dec. 4, 2021.
Gary was born on Sept. 16, 1951 to Joe Billy Bogan and Billie Pauline Pierce in Amarillo. He was the fourth and youngest child of the family having an older sister, Sharon and two older brothers, Bill and Shelby. As the youngest, he was often called “kid” by his siblings and was called that up until the day he died by his brother Shelby.
If one were to Google “youngest child personality traits” you would find a series of results that all tend to align as follows: Fun-loving, trustworthy, uncomplicated, outgoing, and attention-seeking. Those words accurately describe Gary. Growing up in Amarillo in the 1950s and 1960s those traits, especially outgoing and attention-seeking, served Gary well where he attended Paramount Terrace Elementary, Crockett Junior High and ultimately Tascosa High School where he graduated in 1970. A common thread in all of the Bogan family was athletics and Gary excelled at all but found his passion in baseball as a pitcher. In fact in high school, Gary threw back-to-back no-hitters and parlayed that success into a scholarship offer to Oklahoma State to play baseball.
Life had other plans for him than collegiate baseball and Gary married his first wife, Jackie Nichols and welcomed the birth of his first child, Jennifer Lynn Bogan, in 1971. Although detoured from baseball in college Gary worked to support his family and received a degree from Texas Tech University in 1975. Another one of those personality characteristics described above, he was a trustworthy Red Raider up until the day he died. In Texas Tech’s last 2021 football game Gary could be heard cheering on his Red Raiders from his bedroom as Tech was giving Baylor all that they could handle. Gary had a second daughter, Berkeley, who joined the family in 1976. Gary deeply loved his daughters and in his later years in life took much pleasure in being their father and especially a grandfather. He was called “Poppy” by his grandchildren and their friends becoming a grandfather to them as well.
Gary married his wife, Molly Cathleen Dixon in Dallas in 2010 but they were partners for many years before. While Gary was certainly “attention-seeking” it was his fun-loving personally that drew his grandkids and others to him. They were the ones “seeking his attention.” He was blessed to have five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. He and Molly both were the first to volunteer to watch their grandkids and really, they did much more than watching them, they reveled in their grandkids during those encounters. Gary had a special relationship specifically with his fourth grandchild Kamden Bogan Thompson who preceded Gary in death in 2017. They are paling around together in Heaven at this moment.
After Molly’s death in 2011, Gary spent his final years in Bowie where he lived out an “uncomplicated” life retiring early playing golf daily, enjoying his close friends and views of Amon G Carter lake from his back patio. He was a fixture at Bowie’s Twisted Oak Golf club where he managed to record three hole-in-ones late in life.
Gary is preceded in death by his wife, Molly Bogan; parents, Joe and Billie Bogan; brother, Bill Bogan and sister, Sharon Collins.
Gary is survived by his older brother, Shelby Bogan and wife, Linda; daughters, Jennifer and husband, Rusty, Berkeley and husband, Justin; grandchildren, Kallie Thompson, Kade Thompson, Macey Samonte and Graham Samonte and countless nephews, nieces and cousins who all found him to be the “life of the party.” That party is still going on but has simply shifted to being a party in Heaven.
Gary didn’t choose ALS. It chose him, but what Gary chose to do is live with ALS these last few years and also live by his lifelong values of love, doing what he loved and living on his own accord. As such he battled the disease with dignity and independence, played golf until he could literally play no more and love family and friends up to the very end where he spent his last Thanksgiving holiday surrounded by his daughters and their family who returned the love to him. Hellen Keller once said that “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose. For all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” Gary was and will be forever deeply loved and will live on in those that called him “family” or “friend.” God bless Poppy.
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OBITUARIES

Robert Edward Adams Jr.

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3 hours ago

05/21/2025

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August 14, 1952 – May 5, 2025
RICHARDSON – Robert Edward Adams, Jr., 73,
died on May 5, 2025 in Richardson, TX.
A memorial service was at 2 p.m. on May 10 at
Trinity Christian Academy in Addison.
He born on Aug. 14, 1952 in Ashtabula, OH to
Robert Edward Adams, Sr. and Janet Morehouse
Adams. At the age of 10, his mother sent him to a
Christian boy’s camp, Deerfoot Lodge, in the Adirondack
mountains just north of Speculator, NY.
Adams graduated from Colorado State University
in 1976 with a bachelor of science in natural resources.
He remained in Colorado for several years
teaching before moving to Dallas.
In 1984, he received his master of science in
education and biology from North Texas State University.
After receiving his master’s, he began a 35-
year career teaching at Trinity Christian Academy
in Addison. He taught biology I and II, and taught
the marine and field ecology curriculums in both the
middle and high school. In his early TCA years, he
coached football and wrestling. In March of 1988,
he married Rhonda Ice Adams. Subsequently, they
were blessed with three daughters, Aubrey, Brianna
and Autumn.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Rhonda;
children, Aubrey Fults, Brianna Hein and Autumn
Adams; three grandchildren; and sister, Ruthie
Shook.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations
be made to Trinity Christian Academy’s
Student Tuition Aid program or Deerfoot Lodge.

OBITUARIES

Robert “Mark” McCall

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3 hours ago

05/21/2025

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June 16, 1954 – May 6, 2025
DENTON – Robert “Mark” McCall, 70, died on
May 6, 2025 at his home in Denton, TX.
There was a visitation on from noon until service
time on May 10 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Fellowship
Hall in Nocona. A funeral service followed
at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Nocona
with Father Albert Frances officiating. Interment
followed in Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were
W.R. Yarbrough, Brent Burke, Robbie Storey, David
Paine, John Grigsby and Larry Gee.
He was born June 16, 1954 in Nocona to C.S. Mc-
Call and Elizabeth “Betty” Terrell McCall. He grew
up and went to school in Nocona. While in school
he was a drummer in the school band. He later
went on to play for a country music band for many
years. McCall had his bachelor of arts in banking
and worked as a banker for his career. He married
Jayne Vickery on Nov. 10, 1979 in Las Vegas, NV.
He is survived by his wife, Jayne McCall, Denton;
daughters, Rachel McCall, Melissa and Mary Catherine
McCall, Keller; son, Robert “Mark” McCall Jr.,
Grand Prairie; sister, Holly McCall, Nocona; brother,
John T. McCall, Dallas and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Autism
Speaks, autismspeaks.org. or Lucky Paws Animal
Shelter, 653 Airport Rd., Nocona, TX 76255.

OBITUARIES

Lila Beth Deweber

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05/21/2025

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July 14, 1942 – May 9, 2025
BOWIE – Lila Beth Deweber, 83, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,
and friend, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 12 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on May 13 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Sam Campbell officiating. Burial followed at Prairie Branch Cemetery in Bowie.
Lila was born July 14, 1942, in Hawley, TX to Odis Ray King and Ruby Elizabeth Davis, and spent her childhood in Bowie where she made lifelong memories and friendships.
From a young age, Lila possessed a strong, independent spirit and a heart full of love. At just 15, she married Billy Ray Beasley, and together they raised three wonderful children: Billy Don, Bobby Dale and Kathryn Dawn. Lila was a devoted mother who worked tirelessly to provide a loving home filled with warmth, laughter and resilience. Throughout her life, Lila was known in Bowie as a hardworking and resourceful entrepreneur.
She successfully ran several small businesses and was admired for her determination, kindness and strong work ethic.
In 1984, Lila married Arcue Deweber, and the two enjoyed peaceful days together on their acreage just outside of town. Her home became a cherished gathering place for family, where grandchildren and great-grandchildren would visit to play, ride four-wheelers, and spend precious time with their Grandma. She adored those moments and found deep joy in being surrounded by her growing family.
Lila’s faith was a guiding force in her life. She found strength and comfort in her walk with the Lord and was an active member of her church community. She also treasured her friendships and loved spending time in fellowship, sharing laughter, wisdom, and compassion with those around her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Odis Ray King and Ruby Elizabeth Davis; husband, Arcue Deweber; beloved daughter, Kathryn Gullage; and brothers, Billy King and Odis King Jr.
Lila is survived by her sons, Billy Beasley and wife Janice, and Bobby Beasley and wife Kala; grandchildren, Jessica Corbett and husband Mike, William Beasley, Dustyn Beasley, Josh Gullage and wife Becky, Dani Blackburn and husband John, Ty Gullage and wife Ashley, Kelli Briseno and husband Brian, Samuel Beasley, Sarah Beasley and Benny Redlin; great-grandchildren children, Caitlin, Cortney, Owen, Mackenzie, Tobias, Peyton, Hunter, Nathan, Emma, Kinley, Ollie, Rian, Ava, Jameson, Ben, Blaire, Luna, and Shiloh; brother, Don King; sister, Clara (Sis) Miller; and many great-nieces and nephews.
Lila Beth Deweber will be remembered for her fierce devotion to family, her entrepreneurial spirit, her steadfast faith, and the love she poured into every life she touched. Her memory will continue to inspire all those who knew and loved her.
Arrangement entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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