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Juanita Margarite (Elliott)Prater

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Juanita Margarite (Elliott) Prater
November 6, 1920 – November 22, 2024
DALLAS – Juanita Margarite (Elliott) Prater, 103, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 22, 2023 in Dallas.
The family received friends from 11 a.m. to noon on Nov. 27 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A graveside service took place at 2 p.m. on Nov. 27 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Juanita was born to Jesse Madison and Gladys (Thompson) Elliott on Nov. 6, 1920 in Boyd and shortly moved to Bowie thereafter. She graduated from Bowie High School and married her high school sweetheart, Bill. Together they raised her family and lived in Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Colorado, as Bill worked for Magnolia Petroleum, eventually Mobil Oil Company.
The couple retired in Denver, CO and she lived in her home independently after Bill passed until she was 100 years old. Juanita was an avid bridge player and she loved to play bingo in her later years. Juanita was a member of Arapaho Road Baptist Church for more than 35 years. Juanita lived a long and fruitful life and was loved by all, especially her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Bill Prater and her daughter, Juana Everett.
Juanita is survived by her son, Elliott Prater; five grandchildren, Robert Everett, Angela Cole, Holly Prater Landuyt, Timothy Prater and T.J. Bimrose; five great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Russell Kelvin Reed

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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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Nelson Taylor Haynes

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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.

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Norma Jean Oldham

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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.

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