OBITUARIES
Jimmy Lee Love
November 15, 1929 – January 8, 2022
MOBEETIE – Jimmy Lee Love, 92, died Jan. 8, 2022 at his home in Mobeetie, TX.
Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 10, at Robertson’s Funeral Home in Wheeler, TX. Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 11, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the White Family Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow at Briar Creek Cemetery, Bowie. The family will then go to the Vashti Community Center.
Love was born on Nov. 15, 1929 in Montague County, near Bowie, to Morgan Jasper Love and Lola Mae (Roscoe) Love.
He stated that he was one of the last students to graduate eighth grade at Bugscuffle School before it closed. He began ninth grade at Bowie High School, but quit to break horses and do ranch work in the area.
He was drafted into the army in 1951. After boot camp at Fort Lee, VI, he was in the 45th Infantry, Field Artillery Batallion, during the Korean War. He served 14 consecutive months on the battlefields until his honorable discharge in 1953.
Love married Joe Ann McLane in Woodson on June 15, 1957. During his lifetime he worked as an auto mechanic, ranch hand, ranch foreman, custom farmer, painter, and truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roy Dalton Love and James Prochaska; and sister, Louise (Tiny) Skelton.
He is survived by his wife Joe Ann of the home; son, Wayne Love; daughters Sheryl Lane, Diane Partlow, Wanda Jo Love and Barbara Foos; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; three sisters, Leota Shurbet, Cookie Cantrell, Jo Ann Cummings; brother, Sonny Love; many adored nieces and nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Love’s memory to Hemphill County Hospice, 1020 South 4th Street, Canadian, TX 79014; or to your local volunteer fire department.
Arrangements entrusted to Robertson Funeral Directors, Wheeler and the White Family Funeral Home, Bowie.
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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