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William Alonzo “Bill” Anderson
William Alonzo “Bill” Anderson
September 24, 1927 – September 6, 2015
BOWIE – William Alonzo “Bill” Anderson, 87, passed away Sept. 6, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
A memorial prayer service will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
A mass will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 12 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Casper, WY.
Bill was born Sept. 24, 1927 in Hot Springs, AR to John and Mary (Elmore) Anderson. He served his country in the United States Army from April 1950 – 1979 when he retired at the rank of Colonel after 29 years of service. Bill received numerous commendations and meritorious service medals including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Legion of Merit. He served in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Cold War.
Bill married Joella Irene Anderson on Sept.6, 1952 in Casper, WY. He attended the University of Missouri where he received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and the University of El Paso where he received a masters degree in hospital administration.
Bill was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church of Bowie and served his community through the Boy Scouts, Rotary and Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Bill will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and husband.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Anderson; and wife, Joella Anderson.
Bill is survived by his children, Mary Marta Anderson and her husband Robert George, St. Louis, MO, Sigrid Annie Koonce and husband Lee, Burleson, and Arn Anderson and wife Belinda, Bowie; grandchildren, William Wesley Eckley, Andrew James Koonce, Catherine Joella Koonce, Keelan Lewis and husband Kyle, John Carnan Anderson, Walter Delanie Anderson, and Bailey Joella Anderson; and great grandson, Cason Anderson Lewis.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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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