OBITUARIES
Mary Louise Perkins
September 25, 1932 – July 23, 2021
BOWIE – Mary Louise Perkins, 88, of Bowie, TX slipped peacefully from this life on July 23, 2021 in Bowie, TX.
A memorial service will be at noon on Aug. 7, at the First United Methodist Church of Bowie, with Pastor Steve Martinez officiating. A luncheon for friends and family will immediately follow the service.
Mary was born Sept. 25, 1932 in Dallas to Zirrell W and Iva (Kelly) Jones. She married her childhood sweetheart, Curtis (Cotton) Perkins on April 8, 1950. Mary spent her days as a homemaker, devoting her life to raising their two children. She and Cotton raised their family in Coppell and spent their retirement years in Bowie and Nocona. Mary loved entertaining at the ranch, loving on the grandkids and traveling in the RV with Cotton.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and love of her life Cotton; her brothers Howard Jones and Boyd Jones; sisters Gladys Womack, Alma Hall, Eva Jean Pearce and Helen Stricklin.
Mary is survived by her son Curtis Perkins and wife Sheri, Whitesboro; daughter Debra Dunlap and husband John, Bowie; grandchildren Audra Perkins, Chris Dunlap (Karrla), Clint Perkins (Shawna); step-grandchildren Johnny Zercher (Erin), Stacy Haverkamp (Jim), Amy Heinz (Mike) and Carly Sisemore; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and several other special folks who considered her their surrogate mom or meemaw.
The family would like to thank the angels who cared for Mom at Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Bowie and Solaris Hospice. The incredible love and compassion demonstrated to her made Mom’s last years beautiful. We are forever grateful.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or the First United Methodist Church of Bowie.
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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