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Michael Earl Smithobit-michael-smith
October 12, 1955 – October 12, 2016
Michael Earl Smith, 61, passed away Oct. 12, 2016 in Wichita Falls, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 14 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 15 at the Montague County Cowboy Church. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
There is a lifetime of love and happiness, family and friends crammed into the little dash that separates the date of his first breath from his last.
Mike was a cherished son, brother, devoted husband and father, respected uncle and beloved Paw Paw to the grand kids that he adored.
‘Smitty’ spent the last 15 years with Zack Burkett Company, and if you asked, he wouldn’t hesitate to tell you that he was the best heavy machinery mechanic around.
He was fortunate enough to share 29 years of his life with his soulmate Cheryl Stallings-Smith, mostly because she is the only person that could put up with him, and he couldn’t seem to live without her. Cheryl preceded Mike in death on Jan. 6,2016.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Ruby Smith; wife, Cheryl Ann Stallings-Smith; sister, Susan Lyn Vann and brother, Barton Wayne Smith.
Mike is survived by his daughter, Sarina Thomas and husband Pat, Wichita Falls; step-daughters, Heather McGee and husband Rodney, Bowie, Brandi Smith and husband J.D., Gainesville, Christine Romero and husband Joe, Wichita Falls; the favorite step-son, Jonathan Stallings, Virginia Beach; granddaughters, Amanda Romero, Hanna McGee, McKenzie Stallings and Leighton Stallings; grandsons, Ryan Thomas, Ethan McGee, Kaleb McGee, Preston Smith, J.D. Smith and Myles Thomas; great granddaughter, Madilyn Bullard; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Dangerous fire conditions on Friday

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A 🔥RED FLAG WARNING 🔥 is now in effect for ALL of North and Central Texas from 11 AM to 9 PM Friday! Take extra caution to AVOID any activities that could start wildfires! 🚫🔥 Heed all warnings and burn bans from local officials!

Montague County is under a burn ban,

⚠️There is also a High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory in effect for Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM! ⚠️ Areas of blowing dust are expected as well. Be VERY careful tomorrow especially if driving a high-profile vehicle!

High Wind Warning: gusts will frequently be in the 50 mph range with occasional gusts up to 65 mph.

Wind Advisory (parts of East and Central TX): gusts will be up to 50 mph.

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‘What’s Your Point’ review possible stone relics

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Do you think a stone you picked up could be an Indian artifact?
Tales ‘N’ Trails Museum will host “What’s Your Point,” an informational event from 1-3 p.m. on March 9 to have your items reviewed by Dr. Sergio Ayala, PhD of the Gault School of Archeological Research. Cost is $10 per person and museum members are free.
Also bring in any metal artifacts found around Spanish Fort that might have been of European origin. Museum Curator Nellann McBroom said if you cannot attend bring you artifacts and leave them, then pick them up on Monday. Call the museum at 825-5330 with questions.

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Oct. 7 final day to register to vote

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Oct. 7 is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election.
Voters also should double check their voter registration to make sure all the information is up-to-date. Go to votetexas.gov on the Texas Secretary of State’s website to make any address changes.
Registering to vote in Texas is easy, simply complete a voter registration application on the SOS website and return it to your county election office at least 30 days before the upcoming election date.
Fill in the required information, print and sign the complete application. At this late date it may be best to deliver the registration form in person to the election office in the courthouse annex at Montague.
Any additional information on voter registration can be seen on the county website at co.montague.tx.us, click on elections. Direct any questions to the office at 894-2540.

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