OBITUARIES
Larry Fenoglio
May 1, 1953 – February 9, 2023
RINGGOLD – Larry Fenoglio, 69, died on Feb. 9, 2023, in Fort Worth.
A visitation was from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at 11 a.m. in Feb. 13, 2023 at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona with Pastor Craig Rolen as the officiant. Interment followed in Ringgold Cemetery.
He was born on May 1, 1953, in Nocona to F.T. “Sonny” Fenoglio and Mary Lou Tanner Fenoglio. Growing up in Montague County, he worked as a rancher most of his life. He married Janna Sewell on Dec. 1, 1978, in Nocona.
After attending Gold-Burg High School, he graduated from Midwestern University in 1975, and was employed by the First National Bank of Bowie for several years. He soon realized his love for the land led him to his lifetime passion, where he partnered with his father and became what many called “The Business Rancher.” He and his wife founded the Buckle Up For Lane Volleyball Tournament, in memory of their daughter. He was the longest serving member of the Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department.
He is preceded in death by his father, Sonny Fenoglio and daughter, Lane.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janna, Ringgold; son, Chance, Argyle; mother, Mary Lou Fenoglio, Ringgold; sister, Diane Conrady, Windthorst and three grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lane Fenoglio Scholarship Fund, Ringgold Baptist Church, Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department or Ringgold Cemetary. Donations may be mailed to Janna Fenoglio, 375 Fite Road; Ringgold, TX 76261.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
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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