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Edwin “Ed” Glenn Seelye
August 28, 1947 – December 16, 2020
MONTAGUE – Edwin “Ed” Seelye passed away on Dec. 16, 2020 in Bowie, TX.
Ed had been in ill health for some time before he died, but it still was unexpected to those who cared for him. There will be no service. We will have a celebration of life at a later time.
He was born in Denton on Aug. 28, 1947 to Lonzo E. Seelye and Dorothy Laverne Sharber Seelye on March 25, 1990. He was married to Nancy Derks Seelye. After they met, they worked together in accounting in Las Vegas. She was the absolute love of his life and he of hers. She passed away in 2015, so he will now be reunited with her and his beloved mother and father and two baby sisters and his Lord.
On the Seelye headstone is written this: “Though we love with all our hearts, we cannot stop the rush of time.”
Ed and Nancy loved their time in Vegas but retired to Amon Carter Lake many years ago, to be near the family. They lived there happily for twenty-five years. There were many aunts and uncles and relatives in an area they called “Sharber Harbor!”
Ed worked as a mechanic and carpenter/builder when living at the lake. He also loved to fish and eat fried catfish. And he still had an affection for casinos, particularly Winstar in Oklahoma. Sometimes he won, but it really made no difference. He had a good sense of humor. We feel comfort knowing that he was confident in his relationship with the Lord emphasized in a recent social media post from Ed: “Don’t forget you belong to the lamb.”
The family left behind to grieve his passing are his daughter, Kelly Krueger and her husband, Jason Krueger along with three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, sister, Sherry DeBorde, Flower Mound and her daughters, Kristal Land and Lindsey DeBorde-Kent and her son, David DeBorde.
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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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