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Clifford Joe “Papa” Moore
February 20, 1959 – June 20, 2021
BOWIE – Clifford Joe “Papa” Moore, 62, Bowie, TX went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2021 in Dallas, TX.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on June 24 in the Chapel of the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with the Rev. Steve Throckmorton and the Rev. Paul Moore officiating. The burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 23 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Clifford was born on Feb. 20, 1959 in Bakersfield, CA to Claude and Jennie (Johnson) Moore. On July 29, 1995 Clifford married Laura Slettvet in Mexia. A beloved husband and father who loved his children, family and the simple things of life dearly, Clifford had a God-given music talent, as an avid bass player, that opened doors for him to live his true calling to spread the word of God through music with his prison ministry group.
Throughout his life, Clifford enjoyed being involved with church groups, wherever he lived. He was a local contractor and roofer for more than 40 years.
His passion for the simple things of life, the outdoors, hunting, cattle, ranching and gardening, is what made Clifford who he was, a devoted husband, father and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Claude Moore and Jeannie Moore; brother, Jesse Moore, son, Clifford Moore Jr. and brother-in-law, Jim Pike.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Laura Moore of Bowie; children, Bobby Moore and wife, Haley, Amy Shields and husband, Chris, Jon Moore and wife, Sami, Josh Moore, Sherry Province all of Bowie and Brandy Crawford, Oklahoma; brothers, the Rev. Paul Moore and wife, Glenna, Toby Moore and wife, Linda and Donald Moore and wife, Fannie; sisters, Alice Pike, Ruth Bridges and Anna Sue Davidson and husband, Roger; grandchildren, Austin, Lane, Carli, Chelsea, Amber, Samantha, Emily, Bryson, Dillon, B.J., Brandon, Seth, Brady, Jasie, Hannah, Dallie, Demi and McKenzie and great-grandchildren, Beckam, Olivia, Saylor, Liam, Branson, Braizlynn and James.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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July 15, 1958 – October 30, 2026
BOWIE – Russell Kelvin Reed, 68, passed away on Oct. 30, 2026 surrounded by his children.
A memorial service will take place on at 11 a.m. Nov. 7 at Southside Baptist Church in Bowie.
Russell was born July 15, 1958 in Bowie to Leon and Doris Reed. Throughout his life, he worked in the oilfield and as an ironworker, taking pride in hard work and a job well done. Russell carried a gentle, hippie soul through everything he did. He believed in peace, lived with a free spirit, and brought warmth, humor and a genuine love for people wherever he went.
Deep in his heart, he loved the Lord and found joy in serving Jesus Christ and sharing His grace with others. Above all, he cherished the time he spent surrounded by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Karen Martin; and best friends, Kevin Matlock and Steve Henry.
Russell is survived by his children, Jesse Reed, Brittney Simpson and husband Dale, Shane Everitt, and Aimee Goodwyn and husband Danell; a treasury of precious grandchildren who brought so much light to his life; Cindy Reed, the mother of his children; siblings, Steve Reed and wife Jane, Tommy Reed and wife Cathy, Debbie Del Rio and husband Jose, and Scott Reed and wife Ann; and an extended circle of family and friends who loved him dearly.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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July 10, 1996 – October 30, 2026
NOCONA – Nelson Taylor Haynes, 30, died on Oct. 30, 2026.
A visitation will be from 6-7 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
The graveside service will be held on November 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls, Texas.
He was born on July 10, 1996 to James and Amanda Haynes in Nocona.
He was the son of James and Amanda Haynes; brother to Sidney and Courtney Haynes; stepbrother to Cassidy and Connor Cartridge; nephew to aunts and uncles; and a cousin and an uncle.
March 15, 1938 – November 1, 2026
NOCONA – Norma Jean Oldham, 88, died on Nov. 1, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
She was born March 15, 1938 in Lewisville to Roland and Alice Heath.
She was the beloved wife of James Oldham and they were married 44 years.
Oldham worked for more than 25 years at Nocona Belt Company.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Royce and Ernest Heath.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Moore, Saint Jo; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
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