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Robert Lee Walker
December 25, 1944 – August 27, 2023
BOWIE – Robert Lee Walker, 78, passed away on Aug. 27, 2023 outside of Bowie. He passed like most cowboys want, at his ranch surrounded by his family.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 31 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 1 at the First Baptist Church in Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Tage Cemetery outside of Bowie.
Robert was born on Dec. 25, 1944 in Wichita Falls to parents Lewis and Hazel (Kersey) Walker and grew up and lived in the Bowie area his entire life. Robert met Pam Hill of Bowie and they were married on Aug. 29, 1963 — just shy of 60 years ago. He spent his life working in the oilfield as a mechanic and as a business owner of White’s Magneto & Supply for almost 30 years. Robert also was a lifelong rancher and cattleman and spent 45 years as a square dance caller.
Robert was a Member of First Baptist Church of Bowie, the Masonic Lodge #578 in Bowie and Masonic Lodge #454 in Henrietta where he served in many roles including worshipful master, and he also served on the board of the Tage Cemetery Association. He was a past president of the Texas State Caller’s Association. Robert accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 12. The joys in his life were God, his wife, kids, grandkids, work and working cattle.
He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings and grandson, Walker Stallcup.
Robert is survived by his wife, Pam Walker; son, Cole Walker and wife Brenda and daughter, Tracy (Walker) Stallcup and husband Craig, all of Bowie; grandchildren, Colby Walker, Greeley, CO, Trent Walker and wife Kali, Scottsdale, AZ, Jesse Walker, Krum, TX, Katie Stallcup, Austin and Kevin Stallcup and wife Aslyn, Oceanside, CA and great-grandchildren, Koren, Brynlee and Preston Walker, Blake Walker and two more due before the end of the year.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Tage Cemetery Association or the Walker Stallcup Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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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