OBITUARIES
Ruby “LaNelle” Preuninger
January 31, 1939 – September 10, 2026
BOWIE – Ruby “LaNelle” Preuninger, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 10, 2026.
A memorial service took place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 18 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
LaNelle was born on Jan. 31, 1939 in Bowie to Ewing LeRoy and Ruby LaRue (Archer) Long. She grew up in Bowie, attended local schools and graduated in 1957.
On Feb. 14, 1958, LaNelle married L.G. Preuninger in Bowie. Together, they built a loving life and raised two sons. Throughout her career, LaNelle served as a court clerk for both city and county judges.
LaNelle was a longtime and devoted member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary and taught Sunday school. She later joined her son at the First Baptist Church in Bowie. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she truly cherished her time at church and the opportunity to teach and share with others.
LaNelle found joy in the simple blessings of life. She and her husband enjoyed traveling together and she took great pleasure in sewing and crocheting. Most of all, she treasured time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her faith, her devotion to family and the many ways she touched the lives of those around her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, L.G. Preuninger and brother, J.L. Long.
LaNelle is survived by her sons, Lynn Preuninger and wife Lenesa, Bowie, and Michael Preuninger and wife Darla, Saint Jo; grandchildren, Larry Preuninger and wife Erica, Bowie, Randall Preuninger, Bowie, and Lance Preuninger and wife Kenya, Canton; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of LaNelle to the First Baptist Church of Bowie Building Fund, 306 Cooper St. Bowie.
Arrangements 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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