OBITUARIES

Megan Marie Westbrook-Holt

Published

5 years ago

07/07/2020

July 9, 1984 – March 27, 2020
On July 9, 1984 God sent an angel to Sharon and Ron Westbrook: Megan Marie Westbrook-Holt.
She was known by her parents as their gorgeous genius. Megan was an incredibly happy baby and carried that happiness throughout her life even has the genetic disorder, known as Cystic Fibrosis a condition she was born with, took its toll on her body.
If you knew Megan, then you knew where you stood with her. For some they may have not have liked her and for others, they may have been indifferent with her. What ever relationship it was, it was usually dynamic. She was hard-headed, stubborn with an opinion. She was a powerful individual with a sense of herself.
One of Megan’s biggest strengths was a solid deep seated knowledge that it did not matter where she was, she knew without any doubt that she had hundreds of family and friends to call on. Her friends were as much family to her as her biological family and it gave her strength even in the worst of times when her Cystic Fibrosis lead to a double lung transplant.
Megan loved baseball, sports, fishing, being on the lake and until her lungs reached a point of no return, she was active in all things she loved. She had a weakness: animals. She hated to see animals mistreated and could not watch the PETA commercials about animal needs it simply tore her up.
Megan had many loves; she often stated was her total love of her extended family. Everyone meant something to her. Her cousin Melissa Weatherly they were thick as fleas, Alonso, Jodie, Ashley, Klowey, Lacey, Heidi, Kevin, Mandy, Holly, Michelle, Chad, Brett, Nicole, the whole class from Nocona 2003, Brittney, Scott, Mrs. Janet Stone Garbarz, Shea and all the thousand and more people who reached out to us when she passed. They shared their personal stories of their relationship with Megan and what she meant to them. Most people shared a connection saying she was ‘my sister,’ ‘she is one of my closest friends and ‘she’s family.’
On Oct. 12, 2007, the joy of her life Payton Faith Holt was born. Until her passing Payton was her focus, her joy and her life. She left many hopes, desires and dreams unfulfilled. She was not afraid to go home to heaven, yet she was not ready. Her hopes and dreams followed many paths, with many people with whom they will never be fulfilled.
Her extended family and friends is vast, and to anyone not mentioned that knew Megan, just know that you were loved. Megan leaves her daughter, Payton Faith Holt; her mom, Sharon Westbrook; aunts, Sissy Weatherly, Gina Robinson, Melissa Robinson, Becky Compton, Angie Robinson, Michelle Duke and Tina Duke; uncles, Darrel Weatherly, David, Ricky, Ronnie Duke, James Westbrook, Allen Robinson, Mark Robinson and Eddy Robinson; her partners in crime, Melissa Weatherly/Besidas, Truman and Susie Duke, and her dad, Ron Westbrook. She followed her grandmothers, grandfathers and friends home to be with our Lord. Megan is missed every day. Her nightly ritual was to tell her mom, dad and daughter good night, so until we are gathered again at the gates of Heaven.
Good night, sweet dreams. We love you Megan Marie Westbrook-Holt.
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OBITUARIES

David Roy Jackson

Published

3 days ago

06/11/2025

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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

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3 days ago

06/11/2025

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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

Published

2 weeks ago

05/28/2025

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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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