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Ted Lee “Butch” Price
May 30, 1936 – September 14, 2024
BOWIE – Ted Lee “Butch” Price passed away peacefully on Sept. 14 at the age of 88, surrounded by his family and friends.
A family visitation took place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A graveside service followed at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery.
Ted was born in Electra. After high school, and eloping with his childhood sweetheart, Marlene, Ted attended The University of Texas graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business and a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
As a fighter pilot in the Air Force, he flew the F-100 Super Sabre and the F-105 Thunderchief. After the Air Force, he became a pilot for Braniff International Airways flying the McDonnell Douglas DC-8, the Boeing 727 and the Boeing 747. After 22 years there, he was recruited to UPS where he served as the Boeing 747 fleet supervisor and chief pilot at DFW. In total, Ted spent more than 41 years in the flying industry.
Ted and Marlene moved to Bowie in 1972 to raise their three sons. Through the years he served his community as president of the Bowie Independent School District School Board and the Amon Carter Lake Water Board, and served on the Bowie Memorial Hospital Board. He attended the First Christian Church, Southside Baptist Church and volunteered at the Bowie Mission.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Floe and his brothers, John (J.W.) and Glen (Pod) Price.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene; sons, Stewart and wife Sue, Travis and wife Marla and Warren and wife Audra; grandchildren, Kyle and wife Stephanie, Tyler and wife Katelynn, Emily, Ryan, Allison and husband James, Katelin and husband RJ, Payton, Parker and Neely and great-grandchildren, Nolan, Luke, Sloan and Avery.
In lieu of flowers, Ted would be honored by your donation in his name to the Bowie Mission or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
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June 9, 1945 – April 29, 2026
BOWIE – Barbara Jean Latham, 80, beloved mother, passed away on April 29, 2026 when her battle with cancer ended.
Barbara was laid to rest at Bomarton Cemetery, next to her husband.
Barbara was born on June 9, 1945, in Portland, OR. She was a long-time resident of Sweetwater. She spent the last part of her life living in Bowie. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She also loved her ladies (chickens) and garage sales.
Barbara was preceded in death by her loving husband, James Young Latham and her mother, Adeline Mae Ballenger.
Barbara is survived by her son Harold Betts; daughters, Jamie Latham Shaw and Jenisu Latham; siblings Buddy Covington, Thomas Covington, Ronnie Covington, Sharon Covington Posey, Joe Covington, Melissa Evans and Judy Johson; and numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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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.
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