OBITUARIES
Flo Dell Elaine Armstrong
November 28, 1935 – July 29, 2024
NOCONA – Flo Dell Elaine Armstrong, 88, died July 29, 2024 in Nocona.
A celebration of life was at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 2 at First Baptist Church of Nocona. The family welcomed friends preceding the service at 9:30 a.m. in the FBC sanctuary. Interment followed at Longbranch Cemetery in Nocona. Pastor Dave Woodbury officiated.
She was born on Nov. 28, 1935 to William “Bill” and Katie Roper in Nocona, where she grew up attending both Prairie Valley and Nocona schools. She met her husband Don Armstrong at Nocona High School, and they were married on Nov. 8, 1953. She worked several positions from civil service with the army to a think tank in Washington, DC.
The couple welcomed a daughter on Dec. 8, 1968 while living in Houston, and in 1973 chose to leave the corporate world and return to Nocona. They purchased Painter’s Grocery Store and in 1981 built a large, modern supermarket on Highway 82, Armstrong’s Finer Foods, now Market Place. They operated the business for 32 years. In 1986 the couple welcomed a son into the family, who later joined them in the operation of the business. They retired and sold their business in January 2006.
She was an original member of the Nocona General Hospital auxiliary and a life-long member of the Thursday Literary Club. She and Don worked with stained glass, creating and installing the windows at the First United Methodist Church in Alvord. The couple were actively involved in churches wherever they lived, teaching Sunday School, serving on various committees and participating in the choir.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Don; sister, Loella Clayton and two nephews.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Hamilton; son, David Armstrong; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; one niece and three great-nieces.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites friends to contribute to the Nocona General Hospital Foundation, 100 Park Road, Nocona, TX.
Arrangement entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of 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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