OBITUARIES

Joe Pat McCracken

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4 days ago

06/28/2024

December 28, 1940 – June 25, 2024
PLANO – Joe Pat McCracken, 83, passed away on June 25, 2024, entering the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many, Joe leaves behind a legacy of devotion, hard work and cherished memories.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 29 at White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A service will be at 2 p.m. on June 30 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie, with son-in-law Tom Grace officiating.
Born on Dec. 28, 1940 to Bonnie Mae and Oscar Fred McCracken in Bowie, Joe graduated from Bowie High School in 1959. He continued his education at Arlington State College (now the University of Texas at Arlington) before joining the Texas National Guard. Joe completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, then Fort Dix, NJ. He was later mobilized with the 49th Armored Division to Fort Polk, LA in August 1961.
On Nov. 10, 1961 Joe married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Dorothy (Dot) Overstreet. They were blessed with two children: Lori Michelle in 1967 and Stephen Chad in 1971.
Joe’s career as a service engineer for Industrial Woodworking Company in Garland allowed him to travel extensively. His work took him across the United States and to far-flung locations including New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, Prince Edward Island, Canada and Chile. Later, he co-founded a consulting business, continuing his international travels. Before retirement, Joe briefly worked for Kennametal, Inc.
An avid Texas Longhorns fan, Joe proudly attended the last Texas A&M vs. Texas rivalry game in College Station with his family in 2011. As the sole Texas fan in a house divided, he never let his family forget the Longhorns’ victory that day. Hook ‘em!
Joe’s warmth, humor and love for his family will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, James and Mary McCracken and Henry and Sarah Brown; twin sisters, Sarah Henry and Sandra Briggs and infant grandson, Stephen Cash McCracken.
Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Dot; daughter, Lori Grace (Tom); son, Chad (Whitney); eight adoring grandchildren, Cade, Ty and Presli Grace, Taelor Martinez (Chris), Emma and Addi Short and Gracie and Kaci McCracken and great-grandchildren, Lyla and Kason Martinez.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Judy Ann Patterson

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41 mins ago

07/02/2024

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February 22, 1951 – June 30, 2024
BOWIE – Judy Ann Patterson, 73, died June 30, 2024.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 2 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on July 3 at the Voice of Triumph Assembly of God Church in Sunset, with Ernie Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery #3 near Chico.
She was born Feb. 22, 1951 in Port Lavaca to Virgil Owen and Dorothy Birdine (Rea) Ruddick. On Nov. 16, 1968 she married Ray Patterson in Alvord.
She was a 1988 ATI graduate with a degree in computers. She went to work for Martin Merietta and later at Texas Instruments as an assistant for several years. Then from 1995 to 2008 Judy was employed as junior buyer for Peerless Mfg.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Vernon Ruddick and sisters, Mirtle Dulaney and Marie Cude.
She is survived by her husband, Ray Patterson, Bowie; children, Ronnie Patterson, Alvord and Cristal Sifford, Decatur; two grandchildren; siblings, John Ruddick, Royce Ruddick, Ed Ruddick and Marla Patterson, all of Alvord, Everett Ruddick, Decatur, Marilyn Pope, Jackson, NC, Donnie Ruddick, Bridgeport, and Dale Ruddick, Blythe, AR and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Emma “Sue” Hull

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45 mins ago

07/02/2024

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April 14, 1964 – June 30, 2024
SAINT JO – Emma “Sue” Hull, 60, died June 30, 2024.
A visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 2 at Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on July 3 at Scott Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mountain Park Cemetery in Saint Jo.
She was born on April 14, 1964 in Dallas to Ronnie Sutton and Pauline Rankin.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline McBride; sister, Shelia Sutton; brother, Noble Sutton, Jr. and one granddaughter.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Hardin, Krum; sons, Robert Kennedy, Sanger, Donny Sutton, Saint Jo and Justin Sutton, Krum; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and her best friend.
Arrangements entrusted to Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo.

OBITUARIES

Marie Jean (Fallin) McEwen

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46 mins ago

07/02/2024

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December 13, 1937 – June 27, 2024
BOWIE – Marie Jean (Fallin) McEwen, 86, died June 27, 2024 in Bowie.
A memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. on July 8 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Rex Hamilton officiating.
She was born Dec. 13, 1937 in O’Donnell, TX to Sidney and Cassie Fallin. She married Donald Wayne McEwen in Megargel on Oct. 29, 1955. She worked at numerous jobs but her favorite was owning and operating Marie’s Coffee Shop. She spent a lot of time at the American Association of Sheriff’s Posses and Riding Clubs arena where she would work in the concession stand.
She is preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Don McEwen; sister, Lillian and brothers, Junior, John and Kenneth.
She is survived by her children, Don McEwen, Charlie, TX, Delores McEwen, Glenwood, AR and Tommy McEwen, Montague; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers Leonard and Shorty; sister, Carolyn; one sister-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.