OBITUARIES
James Roy Suson
March 19, 1934 – February 2, 2022
RHOME – James Roy Suson, 87, Rhome, TX, storyteller, jokester, jack of all trades, an accomplished mechanic, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Feb. 2, 2022. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the White Family Funeral Home. The burial will follow at Chico Cemetery in Chico. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 8 at the funeral home. James was born on March 19, 1934. He was a strong man, both emotionally and physically. He was known for being willing to help anyone, in any way he could. He spent countless hours at Whataburger in Decatur and Dairy Queen in Bowie sharing his stories and jokes. He loved to talk and never met a stranger. Although he did not have a teaching degree, he had a gift of being able to teach in a caring way. He taught his children and grandchildren life lessons without them even realizing they were being taught a lesson. He took great pride in his hard work in the oilfield, driving a truck, hauling hay and 32 years at General Motors until he retired. However, retirement did not slow him down. He worked at Walmart for a couple of years and then did security for TriCorps until 2015. He never really quit working altogether, as he always had some project he was working on or a garden he was raising. He cherished his family more than anything and always put them first. James was loved by everyone who met him and will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, Eula Mae Urlacher Suson and John Tillman Aroma Suson; sons, Jackie and Jeffery Suson; siblings, John Suson, Mary Shurbert, Robert Suson, Walter Suson, Ferrel Suson, Anne Belle Workman, Ethel Poncey and William Suson. James is survived by his children, James Roy Suson Jr. and wife, Sandra, Darlene Pritchard and husband, Butch, Melody Conforth and husband, Randy, LaNisha Carnes and husband, Jimmy, Denise Ware and husband, Dallas; 14 grandchildren, including Kayla and Kaden Stagg, who he resided with and 17 great-grandchildren. Arrangements 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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