OBITUARIES
Russell “Rusty” Lane Cordell
September 23, 1971 – August 17, 2023
BOWIE – Russell “Rusty” Lane Cordell, 51, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 17, 2023 in Dallas.
A graveside service will take place at 9 a.m. on Aug. 25 at Elmwood Cemetery. A funeral service will follow at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 25 at the Montague County Cowboy Church in Montague, with Pastor Joe Caballero officiating.
Rusty was born Sept. 23, 1971 in Bowie. As a boy he grew up in Bowie and graduated from Bowie High School in 1990. He enjoyed playing football and baseball, and later developed a love for horses. Rusty was one of the most generous of all people, always doing something for someone, so many times anonymously. He was a member of the Montague County Cowboy Church.
On June 2, 1992 Rusty married Lynette Tucknies. Together they welcomed the light of his life, Abbagail Bailey Cordell on March 16, 1994. As a younger man, he worked alongside his father and brother at Cordell Concrete before going to work for Justin Farms and Texas Environmental for the last 20 years where he served as a director of the company.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, F.E “Dunk” and Mary Jo Cordell and Rowena Evans Crews; cousin, Walter Morris and uncles, Don Hickman and James Morris.
Rusty is survived by his daughter, Abby Cordell; stepson, Pete; his specially picked granddaughter, Joanie Konen; parents, Lee and Ruth Evans Cordell; brother, Yancy Cordell and wife Darla; sister, Tracy Ashley and husband Steve; his lifelong friend, Josh Swint; aunts, Edna Hickman and Janie Harris; cousins, Scott Kelley, Krispen Thielepape and Jodie Morris; nephews and nieces, Jon Cordell and wife Alexa, Chase Robbins and wife Katie, Ben Robbins and wife Jessica, Taylor Robbins and wife Texie, Chad Tyson, Callie Workman and husband Brandon, Emily Forbus and Colby Burdine; great-nieces, Ava Cordell, Dylan Robbins, Indie Robbins, Kyia Robbins, Ellis Robbins and Ivy Robbins; great-nephews, Beau Robbins and Walker Workman and many, many friend and coworkers.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the charity of your choice in honor of Rusty.
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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