OBITUARIES
Annie Claryce Marrett


Annie Claryce Marrett
May 6, 1926 – June 27, 2019
BOWIE – Annie Claryce Merrett, 93, passed away on June 27, 2019 in Nocona, TX.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 30, 2019 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on July 1 at the Forestburg Baptist Church with Dr. Stewart Holloway and Pastor Mike Henson officiating.
Burial followed at New Harp Cemetery in Forestburg.
Claryce was born May 6, 1926 in Duncan, OK to Joe L. and Clara M. (Thomas) Yeager. After graduating from Gainesville High School in 1944, she attended North Texas State College in Denton where in 1948 she received her degree in music with a minor in elementary education. Later she earned her masters degree in reading from the Texas Woman’s University in Denton.
Claryce married Olin P. Merrett on Jan. 22, 1948 in Fort Worth. They were married 62 years and together they raised four children. During their marriage, she selflessly supported Olin’s career choices whether it be military, ranching or independent business.
She taught school in North Carolina, Forestburg, Sunset and Bowie. In Bowie she served as principal at the former Southward school. She received numerous awards during her lifetime including Lifetime Member of the PTA, VFW Teacher of the Year, Jim Bowie Days Duchess and President of Delta Kappa Gamma.
Claryce was a very talented musician and soloist. During her teaching career, she delighted in sharing her love of music with her students by having them perform in operettas, holiday and patriotic-themed programs. She was also a member of the Forestburg Baptist Church, where she served as organist for more than 50 years.
Claryce was fiercely proud of her family. She would tell you that she had the most beautiful children and they would tell you of the many ways their lives were made better by having her as a mother and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Olin Merrett; parents, Joe L. and Clara M. Yeager; and sister, Maudyne Howard.
She is survived by her four children, Marilyn Greenroy and husband Gary, Mike Merrett and wife Anita, Cindy Brewer and husband Terry, and Nancy Merrett; eight grandchildren, Wes Kleinhans and wife Angela, Joe Merrett and wife Brandi, Andrea Green and husband Brandon, Brady Kleinhans and wife Jennifer, Todd Brewer and wife Rachel, Michelle Merrett, William Merrett, and Hayden Kleinhans and wife Brittany; and 16 great grandchildren, Aly, Averee, Conley, Caden, Aubree, Karson, Ainsley, Brayten, Isacc, Nathan, Brooklyn, Silas, Ty, Chanten, Lydia and Scarlett; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be sent to Montague County Retired School Personnel Scholarship Fund c/o Larry Palmer, treasurer at P.O. Box 223, Bowie, TX or the Forestburg Baptist Church at P.O. Box 358, Forestburg, TX 76239.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
David Roy Jackson

August 12, 1941 – June 6, 2025
SUNSET – David Roy Jackson, 83, died on June 6, 2025.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on June 9 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on June 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Doyle Wade officiating.
He was born on Aug. 12, 1941, in Decatur to Louis Connell and Cleo LaRue (Payne) Jackson. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1959 and soon later joined the National Guard to courageously service his country. All of his life he traveled all over the country as an independent truck driver.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rob Jackson; and nephews, Kent Jackson and Heath Jackson.
He is survived by his son, Kurt Jackson, Sunset; daughter, Cristi Bolton, Southlake; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Louie Jackson, Park Springs; three nephews and one niece.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
OBITUARIES
Worth Cornelius Clark

November 1, 1935 – June 5, 2025
BOWIE – Worth Cornelius Clark, 89, died on June 5, 2025.
A visitation took place from 6-8 p.m. on June 11, at White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on June 12 at the White Family Funeral Home with Jimmy Davis officiating. Burial followed at Alvord Cemetery.
Clark was born in Fort Worth to Worth Douglas Clark and Violet Alvis Linley Clark. He was raised in Tater Hill (Arlington). He married to the love of his life, Adrin Gay Roberson in Fort Worth on Jan. 15, 1954. They raised their four daughters in Arlington. He played softball as a pitcher for Tate Springs Baptist Church, Tarrant Road Baptist Church, American Airlines and Ben E. Keith. He was a carpet installer for 40-plus years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Worth Douglas Clark and Violet Alvus Linley Clark; sisters, Martha Linda Stevens and Cynthia Gay Pittman; brother, David Eugene Clark; sister-in-law, Lois Marie Clark; brother-in-law, Jean Francois Fehlbaum and grandson, Trace Lee Sexton.
He is survived by his wife, “Babe” of 71 years, Adrin Gay Roberson Clark; sister, Brenda Kay Fehlbaum; two brothers-in-law; daughters, Deborah Ann Martin, Valerie Lynn Bailes, Joni Gayle Clark and Tammy Renee Bolling; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
OBITUARIES
Dean Allen Shaffer

June 24, 1962 – May 18, 2025
BOWIE – Dean Allen Shaffer, 62, was escorted to the gates of heaven May 18, 2025 at 12:34 a.m. in the arms of his loving wife Christal Shaffer after complications of pneumonia
A celebration of life for Dean was held at 11 a.m. on May 31 at the First Baptist Church in Alvord followed by a meal for the family.
Dean was born June 24, 1962, in Lander, WY. While quiet and soft spoken, he had a mighty love for the Lord, his wife of 38 years and his family. Dean was an incredibly hard worker, but all who knew Dean also knew how generous he was. He enjoyed cooking outside, hosting get-togethers at their home, having a drink and listening to good music as well as spending time with his bees.
He is preceded in death by his mother-in-law, “Memom” Linda Stevens and loving sister-in-law, Terri Shaffer and sister-in-law, Linda Shaffer.
Dean is survived by his wife, Christal Shaffer; children, Justin Shaffer and wife Kayla, Miles Shaffer, and Ainsley Hernandez and husband Josue; his children in Christ, Chris Lovell, and Andrew Stevens and wife Sutton; grandchildren, Kayden Shaffer and fiancé Nathan Mac, Colton Shaffer and wife Payton, Jaid, Remi, Briggs, Watts, Hutch, Justice and Maverick; great-grandchild, Colter; his parents, James Oliver Shaffer and Alice Bethine; siblings, Randy Shaffer, Cheryl Shaffer and partner Mike Hoffman, Mike Shaffer and wife Kim, Cathey Tewes and husband Andy; numerous other nieces, nephews and family members.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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