OBITUARIES
Weldon Leon Pipkin
Weldon Leon Pipkin
August 6, 1928 – November 25, 2023
BOWIE – Weldon Leon Pipkin, 95, died on Nov.25, 2023 in Bowie.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at 2 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery in Stoneburg.
Pipkin was born on Aug. 6, 1928 in Bowie to Lonnie Archer and Myrtie Ann Engleburger Pipkin. He married Patricia Elaine Stover on June 8, 1957. After her death in 1996, he married Wanda Jean Nored on Dec. 16, 2000. Pipkin was a proud veteran. He was drafted to the army on Dec. 14, 1950 in Fort Hood. He served time in Germany with the 2nd Armored Division Third Battalion and was honorably discharged on Dec. 2, 1952.
He worked for the Texas Highway department, Gary Neese Lumber, Shamburger Lumber Company, Home Builders and Howard Wolf Dress Factory, all in Bowie.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie Archer Pipkin, Myrtie Ann Engleburger; wife, Patricia Elaine Stover Pipkin and wife, Wanda Jean Nored Pipkin.
He is survived by his sister, Edith Johnson, Bowie; brother, Dee Pipkin, Granbury; stepchildren, Marilyn McWilliams, Mead, OK, Billie Jean Johnson, Vashti, Rhonda Stephens, Highland Village, Laverne Richardson, Stroud, OK and Dewayne Nored, Bowie; numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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George “Harvey” Littrell
September 4, 1954 – June 8, 2024
BOWIE – George “Harvey” Littrell, 69, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2024 in Denton.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 14 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on June 15 at Victory Church in Decatur with Pastor Allen Bates officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Harvey was born on Sept. 4, 1954 in East Chicago at Saint Catherine’s Hospital to James and Janice (Ball) Littrell. He was raised in Hammond, IN and graduated from Griffith High School. He continued his education at Indiana State University where he pursued business management.
In 1980, Harvey moved to Bowie and lived out the rest of his life with his beautiful wife, Beverly. The couple married on June 22, 2002 in Bowie. He worked for Walmart for 17 years in both Bowie and Decatur stores.
Mr. Littrell was known for his love of Elvis, baseball, football and old western movies. He was an avid Cowboys, Rangers and Cubs fan and enjoyed fantasy sports. Harvey was blessed with a beautiful voice and loved singing, which he showed off at karaoke. He attended Victory Family Church in Decatur. Harvey was a dedicated family man. Above all he loved his wife and making and capturing memories with his loving family.
He is preceded by his parents and brother, Larry Littrell.
Harvey is survived by his wife of 22 years, Beverly Littrell; sons, John Butler, Shaun Littrell, George Littrell Jr. and Jeffery Barber; daughters, Jennifer Cubero and Kristina Sheppard; grandchildren, Caitlin Myers, Taylor Garza, Blaise Butler, Boss Poe, Rebekah and Shane Littrell, Tara Sheppard, Zackary and Aiden Cubero; great-grandchild, Christopher Maverick Myers; brothers, Jeff and Greg Littrell; sister, Yolanda Welch and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
Shannon Cay Bratcher
December 29, 1959 – June 10, 2024
BOWIE – Shannon Cay Bratcher, 64, died June 10, 2024.
A memorial will take place at 2 p.m. on June 17 at Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Bowie.
She was born Dec. 29, 1959 in Seymour to Finis “William” and Jessie Florence (Ellis) Bratcher. Her last years were spent at Advanced Rehab in Bowie.
She is preceded in death by parents William and Flo Bratcher; brother, Finis Bratcher and niece, Sunni Bratcher.
She is survived by her nieces, Mollie McDonald and Hillary Bratcher; nephews, Jett Santos, Donny McDonald, Doug McDonald and Benjamin Rhone and sister-in-law, Debbie Eckeberger.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
OBITUARIES
Connie Sue Parker Stanley
December 8, 1953 – June 9, 2024
SAINT JO – Connie Sue Parker Stanley, 70, died June 9, 2024.
A family visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. on June 12 at Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. A graveside service was at 11 a.m. on June 13 at Mountain Creek Cemetery in Saint Jo.
She was born on Dec. 8, 1953 in Gainesville to Floyd Harold and Sybel Joline (Reynolds) Parker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Joline Parker; sisters, Barbara Ann Shugart and Phoebe Boaz and brothers, Billie Joe Parker and Harold Parker Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Stanley; daughter, Michelle Barker; son, Michael Stanley; five grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo.
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