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Lloyde E. “Buddy” Golden
November 10, 1932 – February 4, 2022
ALTUS, OK – Lloyde E. “Buddy” Golden, 89, Altus, passed away at his home on Feb. 4 with his family by his side.
A celebration of life memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26 in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Associate Pastor Doug Altom officiating.
Lloyde was born on Nov. 10, 1932 at home near Hollister, OK to Mack and Agnes (Mansel) Golden. He graduated from Laing High School, with the class of 1950. He had attended Cameron College in Lawton, OK on a music scholarship prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1953 and was stationed at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock.
He married Patsy Dunegan on Nov. 7, 1953. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1957, and the couple moved to El Dorado, KS where Lloyde worked at the local Ford dealership while also running cattle on their 160-acre ranch. He then established his own used car business while in Kansas. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Wichita Falls and Lloyde re-established his used-car business and then on to Bowie continuing in the business for an additional 21 years until his retirement in 2018, due to illness.
After retirement, the couple then moved to Altus to be close to family. Lloyde was a member of the First Baptist Church in Altus. He enjoyed playing the guitar, piano, flying, tinkering with cars and spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lloyde was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Agnes Golden and 12 siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Patti; sons, Chad Randall Golden and wife, Linda and Chet Ray Golden and wife, Jayme; brother, Monte Golden and wife, Lilly; grandchildren, Louie Golden, Cade Golden, Calen Golden and Cierra Gilbert; great-grandchildren, Charlie Golden, Carlee Golden, Ava Golden, Wyatt McConnell, Zialas Kooper, Cade Eugene Golden, Verity Golden, Kynzley Golden, Coy Gilbert and Ava Gilbert as well as many friends.
Online tributes may be made at kincannonfuneralhome.com. Cremation and memorial services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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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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