OBITUARIES
Harold Seth Haile
September 1, 1937 – December 8, 2021
BOWIE – Harold Seth Haile, 84, Bowie, TX, slipped into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 8, 2021 surrounded by his family.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. The burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Harold was born on Sept. 1, 1937 in Elbert, Throckmorton County to M.S. and Mattie Alice Haile. In 1956 he met Evelyn Juanell Stewart, who he affectionately called “J”. They were married on July 27, 1957 and were together for 64 years. She was the love of his life, business partner and best friend.
Harold was well-known in the North Texas area for his many years working in the oilfield, but Bowie was his home. He was a bulldozer operator and formed Bowie Dozer Service in 1973. He and Evelyn were in business for 33 years with offices in Bowie and Decatur.
Harold dearly loved the Dallas Cowboys and visiting with people from all walks of life. He was never shy about sharing his faith or how much he loved the Lord.
He is preceded in death by his parents, M.S. and Mattie Alice Haile; brothers, Curtis Haile, David Haile, and Hubert Haile; sisters, Louise Pacheo, Freda Orris and Rita Roddy; grandson, Chris Darden and special friend, Martin Beck.
Harold is survived by his wife, Evelyn Haile; daughter, Lesia Darden and husband, Roy; son, Craig Haile and wife, Kim; sister, Betty Weimer; brother, Arnold Haile; grandchildren, Landon Sims and wife, Erika, Leah Walton and husband, Rob, Matt Haile and wife, Elizabeth, Kayla Burnett and husband, Wes, Larry Don Byas and Niki Sosa; great-grandchildren, Addy Sims, Brody Sims, Delainey Walton, Hadleigh Walton, McKinley Walton, Eloise Haile, Hattie Haile, Numa Burnett, Wells Burnett, Garrett Darden, Bailey Young and husband, Klay, Bella Sosa and Ella Darden and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in honor of Harold to the First Baptist Church of Bowie at 307 Lindsey, Bowie, TX 76230 or the Bowie Mission at 201 E. Greenwood, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
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.
OBITUARIES
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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