Obituaries

Georgie Jean Haun, 1947-2021

Georgie Jean Haun, born July 11, 1947 in Valley View Texas, passed from this life to the next on September 26th, 2021. She worked at Texas Instruments in Sherman for many years. She was a Christian and attended First United Methodist Church of Howe, Texas until she was not able to attend.

Georgie loved to travel, especially seeing different countries. She lived in Germany for many years and loved every day of it. Even up until she passed away her plans were to go to Israel.

Georgie is survived by her family including her husband Doug Haun of Howe, TX, son Destin and wife Tabatha of Little Elm, TX, and two grandchildren Scarlett Haun and Dexter Haun, brother in law David Haun of Mexico, brother Johnny and Norma Kubick, Sister Dorothy Wright of Colorado, Sister Evelyn and Dan Beckett of Pottsboro, and many extended family, nieces, nephews and beloved friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jon and Ann Kubick, Sister Mary Ann Lultomer, Sister Burtha Crawford, and Brother in Law Donald Haun.

The family would like to extend a warm thanks to the ICU Staff and Doctors at WNJ that provided special care for Georgie. Doug would like to thank Teresa McLain for the love and care, and heart she gave to Georgie in her time of need while she was sick. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, October 23rd at 2pm.

Pride of Howe

Drum Major Chloe Scoggins leads the Pride of Howe in Denton at the area competition. Photo by Jessica Strunc.

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knowledging the physical and mental grind it can be to fine tune the performance.

While this is not an unfamiliar event for directors Liss, Cook, and Bilyeu, this will be percussion director Brandon Manuel’s first time at the state marching contest as a director. Manuel was a member of the Wills Point band in high school and has marched at state three times.

Manuel said he was excited to experience the state contest from the other side. “I am so grateful to be in Howe and have the opportunity to be a part of a program with such a long history of success.”

The band is also fortunate to have Megan Sutton as a student teacher with them this fall, and this will be her first time at the Alamodome. Ms. Sutton is the daughter of 1988 Howe graduate, Grant Sutton, and the granddaughter of Carolyn Sutton. “We are so happy to have Megan with us this semester. I think it’s so cool when you think about the fact that Jimmy and Carolyn Sutton were some of the original band boosters who fought to get this program going and now their granddaughter will be part of our history as well.” Other bands advancing from Area B on Saturday were Whitesboro, Holliday, Pilot Point, and Commerce.

The Pride of Howe will leave for the state competition on Tuesday, November 2 and perform in the prelims at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 3. Plans are in the works for a sendoff for the group.

William “Bill” Ray Stambaugh, 1940-2021

William Ray Stambaugh, better known by family and friends as Bill Stambaugh, was born on February 5, 1940 to Orval Ray Stambaugh and Anna Bell (Miller) Stambaugh. The family resided in the town of Celina, Texas, until they moved to Howe, Texas. Predeceasing Bill, were his Father, Mother, brothers Sam and James Morgan, eldest daughter Virginia Raylyne Stambaugh, and grandchildren Joshua Hawkins, Bradley Mayo, Jacob Hawkins, and Micah Hawkins.

Bill Stambaugh

Surviving family members include his wife, Barbara Virginia (Foster) Stambaugh; brothers Pat and Joe Lee Stambaugh; sister Reba and husband Larry Ulmer; daughters Tina Cox and husband Robert, and Shellie Waller; grandchildren Lucas Hawkins and wife Melissa, Joshua Stambaugh, Sarah Underwood and Rodney, Ariana Burger Renfro and Eric , and Bradley Skaggs.

Surviving Great grandchildren include Briana, Brandon, and Victoria Stapleton, Lysell Hawkins, Callie Fikes, Brentley Martin, Lane Underwood, Rylan Burger and Hadley Renfro.

While students at Howe High School, Bill met and dated his future bride, Barbara Foster. Their marriage followed on October 7, 1956, and lasted for 65 years until God called Bill home on the morning of October 22, 2021. God blessed their union with a legacy that continues in the lives of the children who Bill helped to nurture.

Bill was a 50 Year member of the Masonic Lodge. He began his membership with the Howe Masonic Lodge where he was a past Master. When the Howe Lodge closed, he moved his membership to the Mantua Masonic Lodge in Van Alstyne, Texas. Those that have known Bill throughout his life in Howe, remember him best for his tenure as a supervisor at Johnson and Johnson, where he eventually retired prior to the plant closing. Many past J&J alumni have made it a point to tell family members how Bill was the best supervisor they ever had. He made many friends throughout his lifetime and made it a point to be there for those who needed help. He was also a tough negotiator, but a fair man, who honored whatever commitments he made to others, and expected the same in return. After retirement, he spent his mornings, and some afternoons, at the Howe Exxon, drinking coffee, socializing with his friends, and meeting new people. When in town, his brother Joe Lee Stambaugh would join him. William Ray Stambaugh will be missed by many. Rest in Peace and God bless your soul. But do not fret for the family you have left behind to go to your reward. They are strong, resilient, and dependable …. a product of your support, patience, and guidance. You will be missed, and never forgotten.

Family night will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00PM at Waldo Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, October 26th at 2:00PM at the Hall Cemetery in Howe.

Silent war and world awakening

The Biden White House is delaying the declassification of the second batch of files on the assassination of President Kennedy until December 2022, citing the "significant impact" of the pandemic.

*** The National Association of School Boards of the United States apologizes for a letter from the Biden administration in which they call parents who disagree with critical racial theory and masks in schools domestic terrorists. Targets other accounts that use the euphemism "F-Joe Biden!” *** ▪️Biden's Attorney General Merrick Garland claims that he "did not suspect" about more than $400 million from Zuckerberg given to interfere in the 2020 presidential election and seize polling stations. *** ▪️The United States is preparing for the strongest storm in the history of the Northwest. *** The Chinese media claim that the People's Liberation Army of China will destroy US troops if they decide to side with Taiwan.

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