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Bobbie Mann

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April 11, 1952 – December 16, 2022
TEMPLE, OK – Bobbie Lynn Mann, 70, departed this life on Dec. 16, 2022 in Wichita Falls.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Temple, OK. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Dec. 21 at First Baptist Church in Temple with the Reverend Bill Boles as the officiant. Burial followed in the Temple Cemetery with full military honors.
Bobbie was born to Wilson Elmo and Holly Marie Sanderson Mann on April 11, 1952 in Yakima, WA. Coming from Yakima as an infant, Bobbie grew up in Temple, OK, graduating from Temple High School in 1970. He joined the U.S. Navy right out of high school and chose to make a career of it. He married Julia Ann Sparks in the mid 70’s and to the union a son, Eric, was born.
Bobbie began his service time in Lemoore, CA, then Beeville, TX and back to Lemoore before serving a two-year stint in Japan. He returned to Lemoore and then to San Diego before retiring as a Lieutenant Commander while stationed at Fallon, NV after 28 years of honorable service. Bobbie enjoyed team penning, golf, softball, cornhole and watching Westerns on TV. He was an avid fan of all Univeristy of Oklahoma Sooner sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wilson Mann Jr. and sister, Wanda Gean Adams.
Survivors include his son, Eric Mann, Wilburton, OK; two grandchildren, Taylor Marie Mann, Rosemount, MN and Waylon Garrett Mann, Jolly; sisters, Carrie Stepp, Comanche, OK and Denna Prince and husband Gene, Baton Rouge, LA and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Temple, OK.

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Susan Roberts Younger

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March 2, 1961 – February 8, 2025
BOWIE – Susan Roberts Younger, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 8, 2025, in Crafton, TX.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m on Feb. 15 at the White Family Funeral Home with Sandy Sanderson officiating.
Susan was born March 2, 1961, in Bowie to Burnace and Mildred “Mickey” Roberts and attended Bowie High School, graduating in 1979. Susan then graduated from the University of Texas Arlington and worked as a Registered Nurse for 38 years.
In her younger years she enjoyed performing dance, tap, belly dancing and baton twirling. Some of her most treasured moments were when she was president of the softball association in Bowie for many years. She thoroughly enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren participate in sports. She also loved to sponsor the Jim Bowie Days Rodeo Association. Above all, Susan loved taking care of others during her time as a nurse. Some of Susans greatest accomplishments were raising her daughters and grandson, Mitchell Miller.
She preceded in death by her parents, Burnace and Mickey Roberts and brother-in-law, John Gossett.
Susan is survived by her daughters, Angela Stark, Pitkin, CO, Amanda Parr, Bowie, Amiee Parr, Bowie, and Andrea Scoughton and husband Nic of Midland; sisters, Cynthia Gamblin and husband Jim, Bellevue, Jennifer Blackburn and husband Bill Plano, and Linda Gossett, Newport; grandchildren, Ayesha Parr, Bowie, Isaac Parr, Chico, Callie Scoughton, Midland, Corbin Parr, Henrietta, Mitchell Miller, Midland, Abigail Scoughton, Midland, Miracle Miller, Bowie, Addilyn Younger, Bowie, Mason Miller, Bowie, Ainsley Scoughton, Midland and Michael Parr, Henritta; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie Texas.

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Billy Ray Burr

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February 28, 1954 – February 9, 2025
BOWIE – Billy Ray Burr, 70, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 9, 2025.
The family has chosen arrangements with cremation. He was born on Feb. 28, 1954, to Raymond and Betty (Belleu) Burr. He was a Bowie High School graduate and lifelong native.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Betty Burr; brothers, Michael Burr and Kenny Cummings; and sister, Jo Ann Burr.
Billy is survived by nieces, nephews, and his partner, Shelley Guilliams (Burr).
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

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Barbara Ann Rector

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April 26, 1949 – February 7, 2025
NOCONA – Barbara Ann Rector, 75, died on Feb. 7, 2025, in Nocona surrounded by her loving kids.
A visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Rotan Cemetery in Rotan, TX.
She was born on April 26, 1949, in Rotan, TX to Wilburn D. and Daphene Early. She graduated from Rotan High School and pursued a distinguished career in banking. She dedicated 40 years of her life to both the Citizens Bank and then served as city manager both of Knox City. While living in Knox City, she attended O’Brien Baptist Church. After moving to Montague County, she worshiped at Montague County Cowboy Church alongside her children.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Rector, Jr; parents, Wilburn D. and Daphene Early; and brother, Billy Joe Early.
She is survived by her daughter, Lila Jo Keck; a son-in-law; one granddaughter; brother, Mickey Early; two nieces and many cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home.

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