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Miguel Tomas Garza
Miguel Tomas Garza
April 23, 1998 – June 11, 2016
SANGER – Miguel Tomas Garza, 18, passed away on June 11, 2016 in Sanger, TX.
A celebration of Miguel’s life was at 6 p.m. June 17 at the Sanger High School auditorium. Miguel’s great-aunt, Shirley Wright presided over the service.
Miguel Tomas Garza was born April 23, 1998 in Denton to Eric and Rena Lois (Wilhelm) Garza.
He would have been a senior with the class of 2017 at Sanger High School. He played the position of defensive lineman on the Sanger Indian football team. Miguel loved football and loved his coaches and teammates.
In addition to the Sanger Indians, he loved the Philadelphia Eagles and especially enjoyed razzing his brother Seth when they beat the Dallas Cowboys. He was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and #22 Andrew McCutchen. He recently attended a ball game while the Texas Rangers were playing the Pirates and he was all decked out in his Pirates gear. He was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church in Denton.
Miguel was a blissful 18-year-old who touched many lives and was always positive and happy. He enjoyed life and time with his friends and could often be found dancing around the kitchen with two of his best friends, Tanner Cason and Braven Smith.
He became fast friends with foreign exchange student Ava who was attending school in Sanger from Holland. Miguel found his soulmate and kindred spirit in Gabby Devore. They were inseparable. They ran every morning at 6 a.m. and then went to get blueberry donuts. He and his grandpa, Tommy, were thick as thieves and was the light of Tommy’s life.
He is survived by his parents, Eric and Rena, Sanger; sister, Jessica Caleigh Garza, Sanger; brother, Seth Andrew Garza, Denton; Grandparents, Tommy Dale and Billie Lois Wilhelm, and Mary and Joe Garza all of Sanger; nieces, Grace Bell Garza and Delilah Garza, and nephew, Noah Gilbert.
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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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