OBITUARIES
Edward Mervin Ledbetter


Edward Mervin Ledbetter
December 20, 1939 – September 17, 2019
BOWIE – Edward Mervin Ledbetter, 79, passed away Sept. 17, 2019 in Bowie, TX.
A visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 20 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 at The White Family Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Osborne officiating.
Ed was born on Dec. 20, 1939 in Gorman, TX to Thomas and Lois (Robertson) Ledbetter. He graduated from Albany High School in the Class of 1960. Ed married Carolyne McCart on Nov. 10, 1984 at Baptist Chapel in Plano, TX.
Ed served in the National Guard in the 60s and was called to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis for jungle training in South Louisiana swamp lands. Ed was an avid outdoors man, and loved to hunt, fish and play golf.
In high school Ed participated in FFA for two years, he was on the 2A State Football Championship Team in Albany in 1958. At only 165 lbs. he played both first string offensive and defensive tackle for four years, as he was extremely quick and fast. In 1957 and 1958 Ed won Tennis By-State and was awarded a college scholarship. Sadly he was unable to accept his scholarship due to his father’s untimely death.
Ed was the oldest son and took over his father’s Conoco Service Station to support the family. In 1958 he worked on the Coody Ranch in Caddo, TX. Following, Ed worked for Texas Instruments in California and Dallas. Ed’s greatest career achievement was Ledbetter Foundation, his hugely successful construction company in the Dallas Fort Worth area for 20-plus years. In his later years Ed worked at WalMart in Bowie for 20 years. Ed cherished his family and always took pride in the upkeep of his ranch.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Thomas Franklin Ledbetter and Carl Gene Ledbetter.
Ed is survived by his wife, Carolyne Ledbetter, Bowie; daughter, Michelle Albanese, Austin; son, Paul McPherson and daughter-in-law, Shannon, Austin; grandchildren, Jeff, Austin and Krystalynn; brothers, Floyd Ledbetter and wife Martha Jane, Sunset, and Carroll Dean Ledbetter and wife Rebecca, Abilene; sister, Verna Brister and husband Z.L., Abilene; and numerous nieces and nephews.
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.
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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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