OBITUARIES
Jacqueline C. Fuller
Jacqueline C. Fuller
December 5, 1942 – May 16, 2016
BELIZE – Jacqueline C. Fuller, 73, passed from this life on May 16, 2016 in Placencia, Stann District, Belize.
A beach memorial service was in Seine Blight, Belize at 3 p.m. May 21. As Jacque wished, her ashes were spread into the Caribbean Sea by her family and many friends.
Jacque was born Dec. 5, 1942 in Casablanca, Morocco to a French family that migrated to the United States in 1945.
Parents Genevieve and Leslie Cathcart, Jacque and her brothers settled in Sapula, OK. Jacque graduated from Sapula High School and attended St. Johns Hospital College in Tulsa, OK where she graduated as an x-ray technician.
Jacque married Fred H. Fuller, Jr. in 1965 in Sapula. The couple lived in Tulsa and Dallas areas, followed by a move to Bowie. Fred, Jacque and sons, Barton and Bryan, moved to Port Aransas in 1983 where they owned Mustang RV Park, Jacque’s Dockside Restaurant and a charter fishing business.
They then moved to Aransas Pass in 1996 where both Jacque and Fred worked in the education field. In 2008, they realized their dream and retired to Belize. Sadly, eight years later, Jacque lost her brave battle with cancer.
Jacque touched so many lives in a positive and energetic way. She never met a stranger and had many friends that loved, respected and admired her in so may ways. This incredible beautiful, talented, amazing, funny, sensitive woman will be missed so very much.
We are all born into this world and must all leave one day, but only a few people will leave us with so much to miss as Jacque Fuller.
Jaque is preceded in death by her parents, Genevieve and Leslie Cathcart and brothers, Ray Howard Cathcart and Johnny Cathcart.
Jaque is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 51 years, Fred Fuller; sons, Barton Fuller and wife Cari, and Bryan Fuller; brothers, Leslie Cathcart Jr. and wife Kathleen, and Roger Cathcart and wife Diane; sister, Kelly Cathcart; sister in-laws, Michelle Menton Cathcart, and Helen C. Fuller Lewis and husband Kenneth; brother in-law, Robert Fuller and wife Martha, and several nieces and nephews.
Should friends desire, memorial gift may be made to the animal welfare organization of your choice.
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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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