OBITUARIES

Melton Athie Hargrove

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5 years ago

11/19/2021

November 4, 1933 – November 15, 2021
MONTAGUE – Melton Athie Hargrove, 88, Montague, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 15, 2021.
A funeral service took place at 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bowie, with the Rev. Larry Knobloch officiating. The burial followed at the St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Bowie. The family received friends from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. prior to the service at the church on Nov. 19.
Melton was born on Nov. 4, 1933 in Dallas to Athie and Eleanor Hargrove. He was baptized at Victory Baptist Church in Houston on June 13, 1943. Melton made his confirmation of faith on May 24, 1964 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tyler.
Melton honorably served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, where he was a cook. He married Rita Eddy Miller in Houston and together they raised three children. Melton worked as an accountant for Brown and Root in Baytown. He then opened his own accounting firm where he served many clients. Melton was a charter member of the Houston Dive Association where he made lifelong friends and scuba dived around the world.
He baked and cooked for friends, family, church, law enforcement and women’s shelters on a regular basis. Melton married Cholly Richards in 2013 after meeting her at church. He and Cholly were faithful members of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bowie. Melton was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Eddy Hargrove; parents, Athie and Eleanor Hargrove; son, Steve Wayne Hargrove; daughter, Regina Ann Prince; sister, Georgia Schulte; brothers, Robert Hargrove and Danny Hargrove and grandson, Kyle Adam Childers.
Melton is survived by his wife, Cholly Hargrove, Montague; daughters, Elizabeth Childers and husband, Danny, Bowie and Rebecca Horton and husband, Dennis, Stoneburg; brother, Tharon Hargrove wife, Linda; sister, Patty Harris; grandsons, Jason Prince, Rev. Jacob Prince, Mark Childers, Mike Childers, Justin Childers and Noah Hargrove; granddaughters, Krystal Villanueva, Shelby Horton and Sarah Horton 22 great-grandchildren and Norman, “Unc” Tooman and wife, Marian.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the building fund at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bowie.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Russell Kelvin Reed

Published

4 days ago

11/05/2026

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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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OBITUARIES

Nelson Taylor Haynes

Published

4 days ago

11/05/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Norma Jean Oldham

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4 days ago

11/05/2026

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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.