OBITUARIES

Jerry Glynn Shofner

Published

5 years ago

02/18/2022

August 26, 1935 – February 14, 2022
SAINT JO – Jerry Glynn Shofner, 86, died on Feb. 14, 2022 in Saint Jo, TX.
A private family service will take place on a later date.
Shofner was born on Aug. 26, 1935, in Wichita Falls to Charles Harlon and Laura Kathryn (Cooper) Shofner and grew up in Capps Corner. After graduating from high school in Saint Jo, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and went off to boot camp. After three years as a Marine, he transferred and enlisted in the United States Navy. During the Vietnam War, he served aboard the aircraft carrier USS America and was aboard the USS Forrestal during the devastating flight deck fire. Shofner served several tours overseas in Morocco (Where daughters, Deborah and Sonya were born), Brazil and Puerto Rico. Chief Shofner then ‘endured’ back-to-back tours in Key West during the last 60s and early 70s serving as a lead yeoman on the flagstaff at the Truman Annex. Final orders sent him to Cecil Field in Jacksonville, where his final daughter, Patricia, was born.
Shofner retired as a Senior Chief out of Attack Squadron 174 with just over 24 years of service to his country. He and his family stayed in Jacksonville for several more years where he continued to work at Cecil Field as a civilian. He later moved back to Saint Jo and ran the local hardware store and met Margaret. They were together for 33 years.
He was preceded in death by parents, Charles and Laura Shofner; first wife: Blanche Shofner; daughter, D’Ann and twin brother, Don.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; daughters, Deborah Carmean, Sonya Van Gheem and Patricia Jelenek; step-children, Marie Broyles, Kenneth Haynes, and David Haynes; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity in his memory.
Arrangements are entrusted by the Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo.

OBITUARIES

Jimmie Dale Johnson

Published

6 days ago

09/16/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

LaDonna Mae Howell

Published

6 days ago

09/16/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Bobby (Jerry) Orrell

Published

6 days ago

09/16/2026

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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.