OBITUARIES
Kyle Dean West-Williamson
June 20, 1989 – October 17, 2025
FORT WORTH – Kyle Dean West-Williamson, 36, passed away on Oct. 17, 2025.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 25 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Juan Nieves Jr. officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at funeral home.
Burial will follow at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg next to his beloved Papa Willie West. Following burial meal for family and friends will be at the Forestburg Community Center.
Kyle was born on June 20, 1989 in Dallas to Ronda West-Williamson and Truman Dorman Williamson.
Kyle Dean West-Williamson was known for his infectious personality, his humor, his fierce passion and HIS GORGEOUS HAIR! Kyle never met a stranger. Kyle was a fierce defender of those he cared about to the point the devil would shake in his boots. He was a graduate of Red Oak High School and attended Blinn Junior College in College Station. Kyle had been a graphic artist for 20 years but had finally landed the job of HIS DREAMS and currently worked for MonkeyMotto in Argyle in their sales department selling motorcycles.
Kyle’s greatest achievement and hobby was his 12 year-old son, Dean Vance West-Williamson. Every decision about a job, etc. had Dean at the top of the list …. He made it known if his son needed him they would have to understand! Kyle would cut his hair periodically and donate it for sick children and so does his son Dean!
He was a loving father, son, grandson, half- brother, nephew and cousin and will be deeply deeply deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Willie Dean West.
He is survived by his son, Dean Vance West-Williamson and his mother Teresa Vandameer, Northlake; his mother, Ronda West, Forestburg; his father, Dorman Williamson, Terrell; his grandmother, Mary West, Forestburg; his aunt, Tina West Strand, Glenn Heights; his cousin, Abby Bland and her son, Oliver Dean, Manor; and his cousin, Hunter Bland and his wife Bri, Molino, FL and half sister, Quin Williamson, South Padre.
Ronda has asked in lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials can be made to Kyle’s son’s scholarship fund, c/o Mary West at 17325 FM 455, Forestburg, TX 76239, a Zelle account will be established for electronic donations, checks payable Mary West.
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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