OBITUARIES
Jeff Livsey
July 5, 1980 – March 8, 2022
BOWIE – Jeff Livsey, 41, Bowie, died March 8, 2022 at a Wichita Falls, TX hospice following a brief illness.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on March 12 at Lighthouse Assembly in Bowie with his pastor and close friend Justin Harris officiating.
A private burial take place at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Family received friends on from 6-8 p.m. on March 11 at Lighthouse Assembly.
Jeff was born July 5, 1980 to Joe and Janelle Livsey. Jeff was married to his wife, Kim for 18 years. They have two children: Anna ,16, and Judah, 13.
He was a devoted husband and father who invested time and energy into his family reflecting the love of Christ.
Jeff was blessed with an incredible musical ability that he used to serve the Lord and reach the lost for more than 20 years, the last 10 as the worship pastor for Lighthouse Assembly in Bowie. He and his team wrote many songs ministering both to the local body and people across the world. Jeff traveled the country with Living Word and founded the worship band Secretplace in his 20s.
Jeff’s passion for ministry was not limited to the stage. He truly lived out his calling to reach people for Christ through music, service, mentorship and intentional friendship.
He was preceded in death by his mother Janelle in 2015.
The youngest of 10 siblings, Jeff has family all across Texas including Tammie and Burt Beckham, Joey and Sherrie Livsey, Josie Livsey, Travis Paul Livsey, Wyndie Livsey, Shelly Livsey, Laura and Alan Sanders, Tammy and Brad Michaud and Amanda Michelle. He is also survived by his in-laws Mark and Karla Fry, Texarkana, TX and Kim’s siblings Matt and Amber Fry and Kaydee and Alex Devine. As well as, a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Those wishing to send flowers should send roses for a special project his daughter, Anna, has planned for her wedding. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in support of the family can be made to Lighthouse Assembly of God. 2998 TX-59, Bowie, TX. 76230.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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November 5, 1938 – April 18, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – Maggie Killen, 87, died on April 18, 2026.
A graveside service took place at 1 p.m. on April 27 at Salona Cemetery near Bowie.
She was born on Nov. 5, 1938 in Bowie to Bertha Irene (Brewer) and Emmett Franklin Thompson. She was a graduate of Bowie High School. She was an oil information secretary and later in life as a business office manager in a skilled nursing home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha Irene and Emmett Franklin Thompson: sisters; Gracie McNatt, Berneice Oliver, Ola Mae Deeton, Ernestine Ray and Dorothy Woolf: brothers; Kelly Thompson, John Thompson, Lonnie Thompson, Wayne Thompson and Tommy Thompson; son, Ricky Wallace and daughter, Vicki Cullens.
She is survived by two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to University Park Nursing and Rehab.
June 4, 1947 – April 19, 2026
SPAINSH FORT – Sammy Joe Mitchell, 78, died on April 19, 2026.
There was a visitation from 5-6 p.m. on April 24 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on April 25 at Spanish Fort Cemetery in Spanish Fort.
He was born on June 4, 1947 in Nocona to Bonnie O. Mitchell Jr. & Mary Lou Cross Mitchell. He grew up in the Spanish Fort area and went to school at Prairie Valley Schools. He was a hard-working farmer, rancher and mechanic all of his life and served his nation in the Airforce. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Spanish Fort. He married the love of his life Robbie Hawthorne on May 8, 1971 in Nocona.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steven Chris Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife, Robbie Mitchell, Spanish Fort; children, Joe Chris Mitchell, Spanish Fort and Kasie Hamilton, Bowie; sister, Bonnie Robertson, Spanish Fort; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to The Montague County Youth Fair, c/o Kenton Holloway, 5549 F.M. 1758, Bowie, TX 76230.
November 8, 1958 – April 20, 2026
NOCONA – Lesli Jan Phipps, 67, died on April 20, 2026.
There was a funeral service at 2 p.m. on April 23 at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona with Pastor David Rogers officiating. The interment followed in Hope Cemetery, Henrietta. Pallbearers were Will Johnson, Ben Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Kaye Rhoades, Tom Skinner and Bill Holcomb.
She was born in Nocona on Nov. 8, 1958 to Gerald “Jerry” and Lucia Painter Johnson. She grew up in Nocona and graduated Nocona High School in 1977. She attended Bethel Baptist Church. She later attended college at Midwestern State University and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She worked mostly in accounting for Northrop Grumman. She married Curtis Phipps on June 3 2021 in Henrietta.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Curtis Phipps, Nocona; children, Blake Gantz, Euless, Emily Gantz Hicks, Hoover, AL and Garrett Palla, Denton; brother, Craig Johnson; and one grandson.
Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation at www.komen.org.
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