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Ted Lee “Butch” Price
May 30, 1936 – September 14, 2024
BOWIE – Ted Lee “Butch” Price passed away peacefully on Sept. 14 at the age of 88, surrounded by his family and friends.
A family visitation took place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sept. 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A graveside service followed at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery.
Ted was born in Electra. After high school, and eloping with his childhood sweetheart, Marlene, Ted attended The University of Texas graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business and a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
As a fighter pilot in the Air Force, he flew the F-100 Super Sabre and the F-105 Thunderchief. After the Air Force, he became a pilot for Braniff International Airways flying the McDonnell Douglas DC-8, the Boeing 727 and the Boeing 747. After 22 years there, he was recruited to UPS where he served as the Boeing 747 fleet supervisor and chief pilot at DFW. In total, Ted spent more than 41 years in the flying industry.
Ted and Marlene moved to Bowie in 1972 to raise their three sons. Through the years he served his community as president of the Bowie Independent School District School Board and the Amon Carter Lake Water Board, and served on the Bowie Memorial Hospital Board. He attended the First Christian Church, Southside Baptist Church and volunteered at the Bowie Mission.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Floe and his brothers, John (J.W.) and Glen (Pod) Price.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene; sons, Stewart and wife Sue, Travis and wife Marla and Warren and wife Audra; grandchildren, Kyle and wife Stephanie, Tyler and wife Katelynn, Emily, Ryan, Allison and husband James, Katelin and husband RJ, Payton, Parker and Neely and great-grandchildren, Nolan, Luke, Sloan and Avery.
In lieu of flowers, Ted would be honored by your donation in his name to the Bowie Mission or the Wounded Warrior Project.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
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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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