OBITUARIES
Alma Jean “Jeanie” Carlisle

January 1, 1956 – February 24, 2023
BOWIE – Alma Jean “Jeanie” Carlisle, 67, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 24, 2023.
The family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Feb. 27 at White Family Funeral Home. A funeral services was at 11 a.m. on Feb. 28 at The Old Country Church of Bowie with Doyle Wade and Chuck Jestis as the officiants. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Jeanie was born Jan. 1, 1956 in Morton, TX to C.G. and Peggy (Duke) Coker. She graduated from Morton High School and moved to Bowie in her early 20s. She volunteered at the Bowie Senior Citizens Center delivering Meals on Wheels when her two boys were small. Later she went to work for Legend Bank where she worked for 37 years until her retirement in 2021.
Jeanie loved working in her flower beds and watching the birds and deer from the back porch. She was a faithful Christian who made sure her boys were always in church during their growing up years. She deeply loved her Thursday morning Bible Study ladies. She taught children’s Sunday School for many years and was involved in various other ministries in the church throughout the years. She was Neanie to her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. She and her two sisters loved taking trips and shopping together. She married Jerry Carlisle on Jan. 27, 1996.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Joel Coker.
Jeanie is survived by her husband of 27 years, Jerry Carlisle; son, Joey Fluitt and wife Jennifer, Roach, MO; son, Nicky Fluitt and wife Renee, Bowie; stepsons, Aaron Carlisle and partner Cheri, Springtown, Clinton Carlisle and wife Jennifer, Aledo, TX and Cheston Carlisle, Springtown; grandchildren, Hunter, Landry and Jaxon Fluitt, Bowie, Libby, Judah and Jace Fluitt, Roach, MO, Grayson, Tucker, Campton, Corbon, Audi and Landon Carlisle and Alli Stillwell; sisters, Landra Albus and husband Curtis, Morton, TX and Toni Hooper and husband Gene, Hilltop, TX; brother, Kerry Coker, San Jose, CA and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to her church, The Old Country Church of Bowie, 316 W. Pecan St. or the American Diabetes Association.
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.
OBITUARIES
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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