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Robert E. “Bob” Rush

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Robert E. “Bob” Rush

February 27, 1947 – September 4, 2017

BOWIE – Robert E. “Bob” Rush, 70, passed away on Sept. 4, 2017 in Decatur, TX from complications arising from the stroke he suffered in August of 2016.At Bob’s request, there will be no services.Bob was born to George S. and Thelma (Stainer) Rush in Long Beach, CA on Feb. 27, 1947.Bob and Versel Diane Wall married in Wichita Falls on March 2, 1991 and moved to Bowie in 1995, where he lived until his death.Known as someone who could fix anything mechanical, Bob had many stories about the jobs in his life including working in TV/radio repairs when he was 16 and in a traveling dolphin show. He eventually retired from Bowie Industries. He was also a stay-at-home father for his daughter, Sydney, as she was growing up.Bob was an ASE certified mechanic, a licensed ham radio operator and an expert jerky maker.  Late in life, he became an avid fan of Wahoo! and Uno. Bob was preceded in death by his father; mother; step-father, Verne Bruegman and sister, Margaret Woeller.Bob is survived by his wife, Versel Rush; daughter, Sydney Renee Rush, Groves; son, Morgan Rush, Los Angeles; daughter, Danielle Hackbush and grandson Andrew Hackbush, River Oaks; sister, Carol Skelton and family of Wichita Falls; brother, Russell Bruegman and family of Wichita Falls; several nieces, nephews, cousins; sister-in-law and husband, Denise and Darrell Bell, Bowie and a host of friends.If you are so inclined, the family requests that memorials be made in Bob’s memory to Backdoor Theatre of Wichita Falls or to the Salvation Army earmarked for the Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort. Paid publication

Hawkins Funeral Home
405 East Main St. | Decatur, Texas 76234 | 940-627-5959

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Gary Lynn “Buzz” Curry

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January 7, 1943 – April 2, 2025
OKLAHOMA – Gary Lynn “Buzz” Curry, 82, died on April 2, 2025.
A viewing was from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on April 8 with the family present to receive friends.
A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on April 9 at Mallory Chapel in Spiro, OK with Pastor Doyle Martin officiating. Burial followed at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Pallbearers were Gary Stewart, Bill Ayers, Bob Curry, Sam Stewart, Ryan Sample, and Jesse Sample; and honorary pallbearers were Billy Clouse and Levi Jones.
He was born on Jan. 7, 1943, in Idabel, OK to Reese and Thelma (Singleton) Curry, he was the fourth of five children. The family later settled in Broken Bow, where his father worked as a meat cutter and his mother served the community as a nurse.
Curry graduated from Broken Bow High School and earned a football scholarship to Southeastern State University. He served his country by joining the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, serving overseas in Frankfurt, Germany. There, he also attended military cooking school at Fort Dix.
After his military service, he gave his heart fully to the Lord and pursued Bible ministry studies in Dallas where he met the love of his life, Diana.
Gary was a lifelong grocer, a trade he learned from his father. He served as Sunday school superintendent, a Royal Rangers leader, and a member of the Parks and Recreation Board in Bowie. While on the board, he helped lead projects to upgrade the local park , swimming pool and rodeo grounds—spaces he knew were vital for youth and community spirit.
He was a devoted Christian and a proud member of the Assembly of God Church in Bokoshe.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glen, Gerald and Gene Curry; and sister, Judy Sample.
He is survived by his wife, Diana Curry; daughter, Terah Curry; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Messages of condolence may be left at MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.

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Kinsleigh Ann Dorman

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March 28, 2025 – April 5, 2025
NOCONA – Kinsleigh Ann Dorman, infant, died on April 5, 2025
A graveside memorial was at 1 p.m. on April 11 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Kinsleigh was born on March 28, 2025, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. She was the daughter of Rylan Dorman and Kelsee Harrington.
She was preceded in death by her Mawmaw, Sherry Dorman.
She is survived by her parents, Rylan Dorman and Kelsee Harrington; older brother, Kyler Dorman; grandparents, Todd and Jessica Harrington, Michael and Chrissy Freeman, and Greg Dorman; great-grandmother, Martha Miller and several uncles and an aunt.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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James Paul “Jamie” Herold

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January 19, 1993 – April 12, 2025
BOWIE – James Paul “Jamie” Herold, 32, died on April 12, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on April 17 at the Carter Lake Baptist Church in Bowie, with Darren Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Newport Cemetery.
He was born Jan. 19, 1993, in Wichita Falls. He graduated from Bowie High School in 2014. Herold was a member of the Carter Lake Baptist Church, were he enjoyed singing and assisting with music. He had a caring heart and loved to help and volunteer at Hospice of Wichita Falls.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lori Meadows; aunt, Cindy Booth and uncle, Leonard Skelton.
He is survived by his grandmother, Darlene Skelton, Bowie; brothers, Paul Herold, Wichita Falls and Shawn Meadows, Dunnellon, FL; two nieces; two nephews; aunt, Tammy Perez, Bowie; uncles, Steve Sketon, South Carolina and Mark Skelton, Wichita Falls; and numerous cousins.
The family is deeply grateful for the care and kindness provided by Hospice of Wichita Falls, and should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Jamie to Hospice of Wichita Falls at P.O. Box 4804, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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