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Juanita LaDelle Denson
Juanita LaDelle Denson
January 23, 1924 – August 1, 2015
BOWIE – Juanita LaDelle Denson, 91, passed away Aug. 1, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
Funeral service was at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at First United Methodist Church in Vashti. Burial followed at Vashti Cemetery.
Juanita was born Jan. 23, 1924 in the Cobb Community near Windthorst to T.C. and Pearl (Cozart) Fuller. She and Kemp Denson were married on July 5, 1941 in Henrietta.
Juanita attended First United Methodist Church in Vashti, TX for 70 years. She was very active in her children’s activities while they attended school in Bellevue and she was also active in the Vashti and Bowie communities.
Juanita was known to be an avid sports fan. She watched basketball, baseball, football and tennis on television. Juanita especially enjoyed watching her children, grandchildren and her “GG kids” play in various sports. One of the biggest thrills of her life was to be chosen as a contestant on one of her favorite game shows, “Wheel of Fortune.”
She is preceded in death by her parents, T.C. and Pearl Fuller; her husband, Kemp Denson; brothers, Ira Fuller, Mack Fuller and Joe Fuller; and sisters, Frankie Evans, Lillian Jones and Ludie Sewell.
Juanita is survived by daughters, Loneta Ogle and husband Larry, Bowie, and Elaine Davenport and husband Erwin, Wichita Falls; son, David Denson and wife Debbie, Vashti; grandchildren, Chris Ogle and wife Brenda, Julie Ogle, Brent Davenport, Todd Davenport and wife Nancy, Kasey Denson and wife Shannon, Kyle Davenport and wife Jennifer, Betsy McCandless and husband Shane; great grandchildren, or as she referred to them as her “GG Kids,” Henslee and Brae Ogle, Addison Cook, Olivia and Claire Davenport, Kylie and Adelynn Davenport, Selah, Karis and Kempsey Denson, Jaycee, Davee and Rickee McCandless; sister-in-law, Mrs Joe Corpening, Bowie; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Vashti Community Center c/o Quentin Moore, 6607 FM 1288 S, Bellevue, TX 76228 or to North Texas Rehabilitation Center, 1005 Midwestern Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76302.
Arrangements have been 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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