OBITUARIES
Louella Izona Freeman Griffin

Louella Izona Freeman Griffin
September 8, 1922 – July 20, 2019
WAXAHACHIE – Louella Izona Freeman Griffin, 96, passed away on July 20, 2019.
There will be a visitation from 2-3:30 p.m. on July 28 at Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie followed immediately by a celebration of life at 1206 Butcher Rd. in Waxahachie.
There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. on July 29 in New Harp.
Louella was born on Sept. 8, 1922 in Rush Springs, OK to LV and Jewell Freeman. She grew up in New Harp and as a teenager met her husband, Hubert Griffin, who she would spend 56 years with before his passing in 1996.
Louella worked as a seamstress for several years and always made her children’s clothes. She even made some of the clothes they would perform in as the Griffin Trio. Yes, Louella loved music and was quite the stage mom for several years and had her kids singing and playing at very early ages.
She had a great love for antiques as well and owned and operated an antique store in Cleburne for many years. Hubert and Louella moved to Bowie after a few years spent in Arkansas in the 70s. There the two of them ran an antique shop at the Second Monday Trades Days for many years.
Louella spent the last seven years at Buffalo Creek Assisted Living in Waxahachie. The family would like to thank all of the staff that took such excellent care of her over her time there. Over the last few months she was also under the care of Bristol Hospice who did a wonderful job in caring for her and our thanks go to them as well.
Louella was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert; daughter, Lodema Jones; son-in-law, Bob Polley; brother, J.V. Freeman; sister, Wanda Shelton; and her parents, L.V. and Jewell Freeman.
Louella is survived by her son, Troy Griffin and wife Betty (BJ), Southlake; son, Tommy Griffin and wife Tina, Cleburne; daughter, Gina Griffin Polley, Waxahachie; granddaughter, Chris Northern, Golinda; grandson, Robert Griffin, Dallas and granddaughter, Tracy Huff, Chambersburg, PA.
Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home.
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OBITUARIES
Eva Charlene “Charley” May
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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OBITUARIES
Herbert Lee Mikeworth
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.
OBITUARIES
Johnny Breeden
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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