OBITUARIES
Leroy McFerrin



October 30, 1934 – December 18, 2018
BOWIE – Leroy McFerrin, 84, passed away on Dec. 18, 2018 in Decatur, TX.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 21 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will at 2 p.m. on Dec. 22 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Leroy was born Oct. 30, 1934 in San Angelo to Williard A. and Ruby (Overton) McFerrin. He graduated from Old High in Wichita Falls in 1951.
Leroy then joined the United States Navy and served his country in Korea on submarine duty. During his service he was wounded, but was able to served his full term as well as a reserve, and received the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
After the navy, Leroy returned to Texas and started a career in sales of exterior siding. He worked for a siding company in Abilene for 15 years, then eventually owned and operated his own company for 10 years. On Nov. 28, 1994 Leroy married Shirley Gullett in Decatur and the two moved to Bowie and operated the Corner Store for 11 years.
Leroy joined the Masons at 65 and had devoted himself to the lodges for the last 19 years. He served as a past master of the Bowie Lodge #578, past district deputy grand master of Masonic District #86 the most worshipful grand lodge of Texas, he was a member of the Fort Worth Scottish Rite KCCH Night Commander and a Court Honour 32 degree Red Hat. He received the Golden Trowel Award, the highest award that can be bestowed upon a Mason and the Pink Apron Award, which was presented to him by his peers.
He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, he enjoyed swimming and loved taking care of his pets.
Leroy will be remembered for his friendly out going character. He truly had never met a stranger and made a point to always be caring and kind.
He is preceded in death by his parents; four sons; two sisters and one brother.
Leroy is survived by his wife, Shirley McFerrin, Bowie; children, James McFerrin, Abilene, Earl McFerrin and wife Lisa, Moran, Robert McFerrin and wife Karen, Abilene, Tammie Nickell and husband Richard, Abilene, Cherri Kay Seabourn, Abilene, Penny Ivy and husband Mark, Wichita Falls, Melissa McFerrin, Abilene and Lauri Crescenzo, Bowie; 21 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
Gary Lynn “Buzz” Curry

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.
OBITUARIES
Kinsleigh Ann Dorman

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.
OBITUARIES
James Paul “Jamie” Herold

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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