December 2022

Lewis Quinton Nelson, 83, of Denison, TX, passed away unexpectedly on December 7th, 2022. He was a member of Parkside Baptist Church and former plant manager of Sunoco Products in Denison, TX.

Graveside funeral services celebrating the life of Lutz Wi l l iam “ Bi l l” Harper, of Pottsboro, are scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at the Bolivar Cemetery in Bolivar, Texas. A viewing is planned from 6 PM to 8 PM on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Geo. J. Carroll Funeral Home in Gainesville, Texas. Bill passed away at his residence on December 7, 2022. He was born April 4, 1954, in Kaiserslautern, Germany, and became a United States citizen in 1963. As a child Bill travelled with his mother and father, Edith Ann Mangold Harper and William Bryan Harper, as they resided in Spain, various parts of the United States and Germany. Bill graduated from Kaiserslautern American High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany, subsequently enlisting in the United States Air Force where he served honorably for 4 years. Following his service, Bill worked for Mobil Oil, Dallas, Texas, on a naval vessel conducting seismic research in all parts of the world including France, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Madagascar, and the Netherlands. He and his father-in-law, Stephen M. Cole, co-owned North Texas Tire and Auto in Gainesville, Texas. Until his retirement in 2016, Bill worked at Weber Aircraft, Southeastern Freight Lines, and Central Freight Lines. Bill married Veronica Cole at the Naval Air Station in Grand Prairie, Texas, in 1982. The couple raised two sons. Throughout his life Bill was always willing to lend a helping hand and made long, enduring friendships. His father-in-law, brother-in-law Steve (Cowboy) and Jeff Harris had a very special place in Bill’s heart. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and was an outstanding son, husband, father, son-in-law, father-in-law, and PePa. He is preceded in death by his mother, father-in-law, and brother-in-law Stephen D. Cole. Bill is survived by his wife Veronica, son and daughter-in-law William Cole Harper and Sharon Harper of Keene, Texas, son and daughter-in-law Daniel Scott Harper and Dawndi Harper of Whitesboro, Texas

Douglas Michael Owens of McKinney, Texas passed away December 5, 2022 at the age of 62. He was born on March 15, 1960 to Max and Betty Owens in Dallas, Texas. Doug married Lynda Singleton on August 25, 1989 at Megan’s Bay in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. He attended Texas A&M University- Commerce. Doug was a Senior Opera tions Manager at Raytheon, recently retiring with over 40 years of service. He loved the people he worked with and enjoyed their continued friendships. Doug stayed extremely busy after retirement. He enjoyed gardening, working with native plants; nurturing his 12 grape vines; and planting trees at the lot. He also enjoyed fossil hunting at the river, bat conservation, and was an avid sports fan. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his family and his best friend, Junior. Doug was a loving son, husband, father, and friend. He will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved him.

Larry Rudolph Wallis, of Sherman Texas, passed away November 22, 2022 at the age of 83, with his family by his side. Larry was born January 4 1939, in Delta Colorado to his father Paul and mother Clara Wallis.

August 14, 1968 - November 19, 2022 Our beloved Shanna (Nanna) Seaver passed away on November 19, 2022 in her home in Pottsboro, Texas. Shanna was just 54.