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Barbara Ann Talley
Barbara Ann Talley
April 1, 1938 – October 24, 2015
MIDLAND – Barbara Ann Talley, 77, passed away Oct. 24, 2015 surrounded by her family.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Smyrna Cemetery in Sunset.
Ann was born April 1, 1938 in Crowell, TX to Monte and Nina (Steadham) Eavenson. She was raised in Wichita Falls and graduated from Wichita Falls High.
On March 30, 1956 she married Alvin Charles Talley and began work as a Medical Lab Technologist after receiving her certification from Hendrick Hospital in Abilene. Ann later earned a bachelor of science degree in education from Midwestern State University. She taught physical science at Rider High School for four years before returning to the medical field working at Scott and White in Temple and West Texas Pathology in Midland. Ann and Alvin retired from their careers and began raising cattle on a farm in Sunset and enjoyed the country for ten years.
Ann also enjoyed reading, needlework, quilting, her family, and watching the Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks. She battled MS since her late 20s. As her disease progressed they moved to assisted living at Polo Park in Midland and in 2002 they became residents of Manor Park independent living. Ann and Alvin enjoyed traveling in their motor home for several years. She was affectionately known as “Hot Shot” by her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Monte and Nina Eavenson; brother, Jack Eavenson; and sister, Gerald Weaver.
Ann is survived by her husband of 59 years, Alvin Talley; daughter, Peggy Sorenson and husband Gary, Corpus Christi; son, Joel Talley and wife Sharon, Midland; grandchildren, Courtney Stombock and husband Brad of Cambridge, England, Fletcher Lewis and wife Emily, Minneapolis, MN, Reid Talley, Midland; great-grandchildren, Barrett Stombock, Emmett Stombock; sister, Elizabeth Cox, Wichita Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwestern State University Donor Services for the Ann and Alvin Talley scholarship, 3410 Taft, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. The scholarship will aid students in the college of science and mathematics.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Lucy Torres and the other caregivers for their love and kindness the past several years.
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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