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David Lawrence Caswell
June 14, 1949 – December 2020
VALLEY VIEW – David Lawrence Caswell passed away after battling Covid in Denton, TX at the age of 71 surrounded by his family at Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital.
David was born in Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth to Elmer and Frances Caswell on June 14, 1949. He moved to Sunset in 1958 to be near to his grandparents on the land that had been in their family for generations. David graduated from Bowie High School in 1967. He was the class president and class favorite. He graduated with honors from North Texas State University in 1971. He was in Delta Sigma Pi, Blue Key Honor’s Society and was a Who’s Who in Marketing in the School of Business.
David married the love of his life, Alberta Moore on July 30, 1971. After working for H.J. Heinz and Southwestern Bell, he began his real estate career with Century 21 in Kingwood. That is where his three children, Molly, Micah and Mark, were born. In 1983, he moved to Denton where he continued as a real estate broker, eventually purchasing the ERA Cornerstone Franchise in Denton, selling real estate and mentoring young realtors.
David was active as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Denton and started the Crisis Pregnancy Center with Alberta that is now called Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. He was a partner in Caswell Brothers Oil Company. David loved reading and studying history, always in the middle of a book or two. He loved to travel, especially to the Hawaiian Islands, and sharing a good meal with friends.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Elmer and Frances Caswell, and grandson, Sam Cooper.
David is survived by his wife, Alberta Caswell, Valley View; children, Molly Cooper and husband Chris, Micah Caswell and wife Kristen and Mark Caswell and wife Terra; brothers, Norman Caswell and Gary Caswell and wife Shari, six grandchildren, Mia, Mason, Mary, Hudson, Jack and Kenlee; niece, Taylor Workman and her son, Grayson and nephews, Ty and Tate Caswell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Redeemer Church, 5017 Teasley Ste 145 #22, Denton, Texas 76210 or at RedeemerDenton.com
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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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