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Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Price
April 9, 1961 – September 8, 2026
MADILL – Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Price, 65, passed away on Sept. 8, 2026 at her home in Madill, OK.
A memorial service was at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Watts Memorial Chapel, Madill.
The service was officiated by Todd McRay and the music was arranged by Jamie Carr. The service was under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill. The honorary bearers were Mason Waldrip and Coleton Price.
She was born on April 9, 1961 in Tishomingo, OK to Jimmy Cordell Bartee and Marilyn Green- Biggerstaff.
Liz married her high school sweetheart James Edward Price Jr. (Jim) on April 13, 1979 in Bridgeport. They were married for 45 years and lived most of their life in Montague on their farm.
Liz was an exceptional Licensed Vocational Nurse for 30 plus years, working in Wise County and Tractor Supply in Bowie.
She was of the Baptist faith and attended the First Baptist Church in Madill. Liz enjoyed watching her grandson Coleton play football, tending to the farm on her days off with her husband and she loved her animals.
Her greatest love was her kids, Cody Price and Courtney Waldrip-Price, and her grandkids. Liz was a dedicated daughter, mother, niece, grandmother and friend. She was loved by so many.
Liz is proceeded in death by her husband, James Edward Price Jr.; granddaughter, Madison Nicole Waldrip; grandson, Colby James Price; father, Jimmy Cordell Bartee; grandfather, James Jefferson Edward Green; grandmother, Silvia Rae Green; uncle, Royce Bartee and sister-in-law, RheeAnna Gage.
She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Green-Biggerstaff; sisters, Elaine Romines and husband Charles Romines, Jamie Carr, and Julie Casillas and husband Marty Casillas; brothers, Jim (Jimbo) Bartee and wife Kelly Bartee and Joe Bartee; son, Cody Price and wife Lory Price; daughter, Courtney Waldrip and husband Todd Waldrip; granddaughters, Morgan Waldrip, Chelsea Guevara and husband Bart Guevara, Chloe Billingsley and husband Justin Billingsley and Katie Turlington; grandsons, Coleton Price and wife Hailey Price and Mason Waldrip; and great-granddaughters, Amaya Guevara and Emmy Billingsley.
Arrangements entrusted to the Watts Funeral Home and Cemetery, Madill, OK.
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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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