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Bobbie Marie Smith

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Bobbie Marie Smith
November 2, 1927 – February 3, 2019
RUNAWAY BAY – Bobbie Marie Smith, 91, passed away on Feb. 3 in Bridgeport, TX.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Feb. 24 at The Bay Community Church in Runaway Bay. Bobbie willed her body to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.
Bobbie Marie Smith was born on Nov. 2, 1927 in Waco to Dr. Wesley and Helen Klatt. She grew up there and attended Waco schools graduating in 1944. She has a younger brother, Jack.
Bobbie entered the University of Texas as a 16-year-old co-ed. She belonged to the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She graduated with a bachelor of business administration in 1948. She made her debut in Waco that same year and also represented Waco at the Tyler Rose Festival.
It was at UT where she met and fell in love with John Smith. They married in 1950 and moved to Dallas. They were both avid golfers and enjoyed the game their entire married life. Bobbie was executive secretary to the president of GSI, the predecessor of Texas Instruments. In 1961, they were blessed with their first son, David. Two and a half years later a second son, Stephen was born.
In 1965 the family moved to Bowie where John owned the Ford dealership. Bobbie was active at the library, serving on the board for several years. She delivered Meals on Wheels for 15 years.
She and John were instrumental in the organizing and building of the Episcopal Church in Bowie where they were active members. Bobbie eventually opened her own insurance agency. In 2005, Bobbie and John moved to Runaway Bay. They continued to enjoy golf and Bobbie became active in bridge clubs.
Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents; brother; and son, David.
She is survived by her husband; son, Stephen and three granddaughters, Miranda, Kassadi and Rebecka.
In lieu of flowers the family requested donations be made to Saint Patrick Episcopal Church, 902 US Hwy. 81 N., Bowie, TX 76230.
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Eva Charlene “Charley” May

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July 29, 1952 – June 15, 2026
SUNSET – Eva Charlene “Charley” May, 73 passed from her earthly life on June 15, 2026.
A graveside service was at 11 a.m. on June 23 at Sunset Cemetery with Pastor Doyle Wade officiating.
Eva Charlene May was born in Denton on July 29, 1952 to Charles Frank Odom and Jewel Dean (Spindle) Odom. She grew up in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School in 1970. She married Ronald “Ronny” May in 1973, in Arlington before they moved to Sunset in 1980. Charlene earned an associate’s degree in accounting and used this degree when she went to work for Lerner’s Department stores head office in Grand Prairie. She later went to work for the North Texas Baptist Association in Decatur.
She was an avid fan of Elvis Presley and NASCAR; she loved horseback riding when she was younger and enjoyed looking at and having horses around throughout the years. She loved cruising and playing dominoes and cards. Many close friends will miss her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Frank and Jewell Dean Odom.
Charlene is survived by her husband, Ronald E. May, Sunset; daughter, Veronica Chas May, North Richland Hills; sister, Loretta Carol Carmichiel, Erlanger, KY; niece, Tina Gail and husband Glenn, Louisville, KY, Tina’s son and Cory, Louisville, KY; sister-in-law, Patti May Stone and husband, Darrell of Whitney; brother-in-law, Dennis G. May and wife Sherri, Cleburne; along with nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Herbert Lee Mikeworth

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March 4, 1948 – June 12, 2026
BELLEVUE – Herbert Lee Mikeworth, 79, died on June 12, 2026 in Dallas.(Need to add TX at end of sentence.)
A memorial service was at 1 p.m. on June 22 at Bellevue Cemetery, with Pastor John Christoff officiating.
He was born on March 4, 1948, to Henry “Neal” and Clara “Estelline” (Bridgewater) Mikeworth in Wichita Falls. He attended school in Amarillo until his junior year, when his father’s job transferred the family to Illinois. He graduated from high school in Illinois and went on to attend DeVry Institute and the College of DuPage.
On Oct. 14, 1972, He married Linda Mueller in Geneva, IL. He worked at DuKane Corporation as an ultrasonic applications engineer from 1970 until his retirement in 2010.
He was a lifetime member of Geneva Lodge #139, having joined in 1972. He also was a member of the Fox River Chapter #14 RAM, the Royal Ark Masons of Illinois, the James C. Loving Sr. Council #130 Cryptic Masons of Geneva and the Valley of Quincy Masonic bodies in Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry “Neal” and Clara “Estelline” Mikeworth.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Mueller Mikeworth; daughter, Tonya Mikeworth Gilmore; son, Joseph Mikeworth; one grandson and brother, Larry Mikeworth.
Arrangements are entrusted to White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Johnny Breeden

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August 5, 1961 – June 17, 2026
MONTAGUE – Johnny Breeden, 64, died on June 17, 2026 in Nocona.
A graveside services was at 11 a.m. on June 22 at the Montague Cemetery.
He was born on Aug. 5, 1961 in Bowie to Johnnie and Joyce Breeden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Joyce Breeden.
He is survived by his brother, Dale Breeden; sisters, Bonnie Watkins, Gainesville and Barbara Osbourn, Nocona; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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