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Billy Floyd McLendon

Billy Floyd McLendon
September 6, 1940 – September 11, 2019
BOWIE – Billy Floyd McLendon, 79, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Sept. 11, 2019 in Bowie, TX.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
A memorial service will be at noon on Sept. 14 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Billy was born on Sept. 6, 1940 in Montague County to John and Daisy (McDonald) McLendon. He served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.
Billy then married Joyce Lancaster on Sept. 30, 1966 in Wichita Falls. He had a life long career as a truck driver, mainly transporting cattle. Billy will be remembered as a devoted husband and father, who loved the Lord and loved his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Gene McLendon, Jack McLendon, Bob McLendon, Mike McLendon, Pat McLendon and Glenna Cox.
Billy is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joyce McLendon, Bowie; children, Tammy Keller and husband Howie, Granbury, and Billy McLendon Jr. and wife Tonya Dickerson, Midland; grandchildren, John McLendon, Hanna McLendon, Trevor McLendon and Jacy Keller; great grandchildren, Landon, Melody, and Becca; siblings, James McLendon, Jerry McLendon, Shirley Wilkins, Deborah McLendon and Linda McLendon.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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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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.
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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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