OBITUARIES
Richard Lee Lipscomb
January 29, 1946 – June 25, 2021
FORT WORTH – Richard Lee Lipscomb of Fort Worth – auto dealer, builder, real estate developer and family man extraordinaire – shut down his engine on June 25, 2021.
That motor fired January 29, 1946 when he was born to William Frederick and Frances Clark Lipscomb in Denton, Texas. He was raised in Nocona, Texas and following his graduation from Nocona High School in 1964 he went on to earn an accounting degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1968. He was also a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at UT. In the ensuing years he served his country in the National Guard and was the controller at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth while also buying and selling used cars on the side. The latter, which eventually became his full-time occupation, led to his 1979 acquisition of Jim Hogue Chevrolet Oldsmobile in his hometown of Nocona. Lipscomb Auto Center still thrives today, 43 years to the month, as the Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership in Bowie, Texas. Along the way he acquired more dealerships, built multiple real estate developments, and curated an extraordinary classic car collection. He also enjoyed his herd of longhorns at his ranch on the banks of the Brazos River.
His greatest love, though, was Carol Lynn Althage, his wife of almost 53 years who he met at The University of Texas. They were married in Augusta, Georgia on August 23rd, 1968.
He is survived by Carol; his three sons: Rik, Clark and Kelly; their wives and fiancé: Shaye, Meredith and Kelley; four grandkids: Carson, Liz, Mason and Dani; his adopted son Juan Carlos Zirion, wife Monika and their son JuanCa; his sister, Rita Talley; four cats, two dogs and a herd of longhorns.
Without a doubt, Richard Lipscomb is now cruising his Chevrolet Suburban down that great interstate in the sky, eating Oreos, heading to that eternal swap meet with aisles of classic car parts that never end. He had a great ride!
His life will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, at 2:30 in the afternoon at the Greenwood Cemetery Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth.
Please note: Richard was a man’s man and flowers were not really his thing, so his family requests donations be made in lieu of foliage to MD Anderson Leukemia Research at gifts.mdanderson.org.
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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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