OBITUARIES
Charles L. “Chuck” Snowden
June 4, 1952 – June 4, 2023
NOCONA – Charles L. “Chuck” Snowden, 71 of Nocona, left his beloved family who were along his bedside on June 4, 2023 in Decatur.
A private service will take place at a later date.
Chuck was born June 4, 1952 in Richmond, IN to James and Georgia (English) Snowden. As a child, he loved fishing and working alongside his father who inspired his work ethic. On Dec. 23, 1977, Chuck married Karen Sue Jones in Camden, OH. Chuck’s strong work ethic continued and passed along through the generations to his sons and grandson. With a ninth grade education, Chuck went on to attended Hobart Welding Technology in Troy, OH. Being an entrepreneur at heart, in 1988 Chuck started C.L SERVICES from his home in Haslet, which is still successful and operating in Montague County.
Working along side his two sons, Chuck taught them how to make a deal with a firm handshake, and that a man is only as good as his word. He taught his sons not only about welding and reading blueprints, but everything necessary to run a business. He always said if he passed, he would be confident in knowing he has set his sons up to make a living for their families.
Although Chuck worked hard, his true passion was his ranch, listening to Alan Jackson while riding in his tractor and seeing the wildlife from his view. He enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family and listening to the chatter of his sisters.
He was just a unique individual, often called a “Man’s Man,” and took pride in getting to know people he would meet on a personal level. He was a devoted husband and father; He himself was enormously proud of his family and they are forever grateful of the accomplishments he made for them. He was their “Trail Boss,” their Rock and Anchor, and will be truly missed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Georgia English Snowden and siblings, Jeannie Withrow and Carl Snowden.
Chuck is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Karen Sue Snowden; sons, Jacob and wife Sally Snowden, Bowie and Zachary and wife Ginger Snowden, Forestburg; daughter, Tonya Martin Cruze, Camden, OH; grandchildren, Brandalyn Snowden, Charles “Weston” Snowden, Katelynn Snowden, Maddison Snowden, Kristina Cruze, Hannah Cruze-Clifton and Khloe Cruze; two great-grandchildren; siblings, Jim Snowden and wife Cheryl, Sylvia Bleill and husband Art, Ruby Peck and husband Gary, Kathy Hensley and husband Bill and Paul E. Snowden and Tina Edwards; brother-in-law, Toby L. Jones and wife Ella Sue; special family, Danny and wife Yurgita Jones, Paradise and their sons, Lukas and Jacob and numerous nieces and nephews.
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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