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Dr. Jack L. Guilliams
Dr. Jack L. Guilliams
October 27, 1947 – July 18, 2015
MT. GRETNA, PA- Dr. Jack L. Guilliams, 67, of Mt. Gretna and formerly of Fredericksburg, PA, passed away on July 18, 2015, at home with his family.
A celebration of life gathering will be at 6 p.m. July 24 at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 72 and Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown, PA.
Dr. Guilliams was born in Casper, WY on Oct. 27, 1947, he was the son of the late Welborn and Edith Romine Guilliams. He was the loving husband of Margaret S. Burk Guilliams. On Sept. 16 they would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary.
He was nominated for the Jaycees Most Outstanding Young Man Award in Kansas, where he started his first practice. In 1973, he opened the Fredericksburg Chiropractic Center, where he served his community for 40 years, retiring in the spring of 2013.
He was a founding member of the Fredericksburg Library, a member of the Fredericksburg Fire Co., the Fredericksburg Lions’ Club and volunteered at the Earl Wenger baseball field and the Hinklefest. He served on the Fredericksburg Sewer and Water Authority and the PA State Board of Examiners for Chiropractic.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Dawn, wife of Danny Miller, Jonestown, PA, Leigh, wife of Eric Dietz, Plymouth, MN, Kara, wife of Michael Tshudy, Indiana, PA, Janel, wife of Michael Burns, Stevensville, MD, Brooke Guilliams, Hershey, PA, Tamara Guilliams, Long Island, NY and Sean husband of Jackie Guilliams, Sinking Spring, PA; grandchildren Alexis, Connor and Logan Tshudy, Kayla and Brandi Guilliams, Carter, Nolan, Lyla and Quinn Burns, Ty Guilliams, and Cayden and Mason Guilliams; sister Jo Guilliams Greer, wife of Bob Greer, Leesburg, FL; sister-in-law Emily Guilliams, wife, of the late William “Jesse” Guilliams, Lebanon; 27 nieces and nephews, including John and Erin Guilliams, Lebanon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Donate Life America, 701 E. Byrd St., 16th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219. Or Compassionate Care Hospice, 1513 Cedar Cliff Drive, Suite 100, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
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December 26, 1942 – August 28, 2026
BELLEVUE – Jimmie Dale Johnson, 83, died on Aug. 28, 2026 in Wichita Falls.
A celebration of life will take place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 26 at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue Life Center.
He was born Dec. 26, 1942 in Fort Worth to James Jeffrey and Nellie Mae (Frazier) Johnson. He worked in the oilfield and for Robert’s Radiator Shop in Bowie for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; partner, Arlene Denton; brothers, Bill Lewis and Bob Lewis; sisters, Betty Huber, Mary Goodner, and twin sisters, Jessie Mayo and Peggy Ferrin.
He is survived by his stepson and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
August 8, 1972 – September 5, 2026
BOWIE – LaDonna Mae Howell, 54, died on Sept. 5, 2026.
A funeral service took place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
She was born on Aug. 8, 1972. She was a graduate of Kinta High School in Kinta, OK where she graduated in 1990 as the valedictorian.
She continued her education at East Central University in Ada, OK earning her bachelor degree in accounting with honors in 1994. That same year, she became a certified public accountant.
She worked for Beverly Industries and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma before serving as vice president of business affairs at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton. Later, she became the comptroller at North Central Texas College in Gainesville. She also served as the treasurer of the Bowie High School Mighty Marching
Maroon Band Boosters for many years.
She is survived by her son, Andrew Charles Howell, Longtown, OK; daughter, Amanda Rae Howell, Bowie; her children’s father, Michael Ray Howell, Saginaw and three grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
January 26, 2026 – September 4, 2026
NOCONA – Bobby (Jerry) Orrell, 87, died on Sept. 4, 2026.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
He born in Decatur on Jan. 26, 1939 to Elizabeth and Willie.
He was a United States Army veteran who served his country in Germany. He worked for ARCO National Supply in Gainesville as a supervisor. He worked for Bell Helicopter, Otis Elevator and General Dynamics. He also worked for Boeing as an engineer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth and Willie; sister, Norma Morby and brother, Bill (Buster) Orrell.
He is survived by his sons, Hannan and Caton; three grandchildren and brother, Leo Orrell.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
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