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Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money
Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money
April 25, 1932 – February 11, 2016
BOWIE – Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money,83, passed away Feb. 11, 2016 in Bowie, TX.
A memorial service was at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie.
A woman of unending faith, an obedient servant of the Lord, a faithful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was at her home when she passed.
She was born and raised in Oklahoma a graduate of Capitol Hill High school in Oklahoma City. She loved life and found beauty in her surroundings, where ever she found herself. She had a fondness for cats and had an impressive collection of various types that grew over the years to the delight of her grandchildren who would spend hours trying to count them all.
As an adult she traveled extensively and lived an adventurous life calling. Many countries and continents were called home including Africa, Europe, Australia, South East Asia and South America. She survived in two war zones, Alexandria Egypt as well as Port Harcourt Nigeria retiring to live out her years in Bowie where she was an active member of First Baptist Church. She volunteered for a time at a local nursing home and in later years was cared for by the staff at Independence Hall.
Gay touched so many lives along the way. Many called her friend, truly loved by her family, she was a blessing to all who knew her. Words cannot express how much her sweet smile will be missed.
Gay was preceded in death by her parents; three siblings; a daughter, Pamela Sue Money and a grandson, Michael Money.
Gay is survived by her husband of 49 years George E. Money; three daughters, Catherine Ann (Money) and Robert Poe, Micki Lynn (Gibson) and John Nittler, Ginger Lee Gibson; two sons, George Steven and Tammy Money, and Michael Money; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bowie or the Bowie Animal Shelter.
Arrangements were 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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