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Dennis Wayne “Spud” Davis
Dennis Wayne “Spud” Davis
December 31, 1933 – September 11, 2015
BOWIE – Dennis Wayne “Spud” Davis,81, went to his Heavenly home on Sept.11, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
Graveside service was 10 a.m. Sept.14 at Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie.
Wayne was born Dec. 31, 1933 in Stanfield to Dennis Drapper Davis and Ruby Mae Callaway. He graduated from Henrietta High School in 1952.
Wayne worked for several years for the Texas Department of Transportation before beginning a career managing various retail chains. In his later years, he worked for Klement Properties until the age of 81.
In 1956 he met the love of his life, Billie Marie Engledow, at the Henrietta Lo’ Boy where she worked as a car hop. Wayne and Billie were married on March 10, 1957 in Henrietta.
Over the next five years the couple was blessed with their three children; Cindy, Steve and Mickey. Wayne’s family remembers him as a very gentle, devoted and fun-loving husband, father and grandfather. While others may remember him as a generous, witty individual who loved watching Dallas Cowboys football and making memories with his family and friends who loved him so much. He was an active and dedicated member of the Church of Christ.
Wayne touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Ruby Davis; as well as his brother, Jack Davis.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Billie Davis, Bowie; children, Cindy Workman, Bowie, Steve Davis, Tyler, and Mickey Davis and wife Lacresia, Bowie; grandchildren, Crystal Atteberry and husband Joe, Bowie, Bucky Brown and wife Angela, Baytown, Chris Davis and wife Kelli, Bowie, Levi Davis and wife Taylor, Bowie and Wesley Workman, Bowie; great grandchildren, Bryson, Gavyn, Cash and Landon; brother, Eddie Joe and wife Joann; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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