OBITUARIES
Teesa Dawn Bittinger
May 7, 1977 – November 17, 2023
GLENPOOL, OK – Teesa Dawn Bittinger, 46, tragically, on Nov. 13, 2023, the world lost a bright soul as she passed away in Glenpool, OK.A celebration of Teesa’s vibrant life was at 5 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Schaudt’s Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service, located at 1329 East 151st St. Glenpool, OK.
Following the celebration, a viewing/visitation was until 8 p.m., providing an opportunity for friends and family to pay their respects.
She was born on May 7, 1977, in Ada, OK to her loving parents, Ronald and Glenda Cothren.
Teesa was more than a general manager; she was the heartbeat of Hatch in Jenks, OK. Her dedication and passion for her work were evident in the thriving community she helped cultivate and the countless lives she touched.
Teesa’s memory will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew her. Her vibrant spirit, dedication to her community, and the love she poured into her work will be remembered with admiration. May she rest in eternal peace, and may her legacy continue to shine brightly in the lives of those she touched. She lived a life full of love and wonder. There has never been a dull moment. She was always surrounded by her friends and family.
Teesa is survived by her husband; Ryan Bittinger; her six children, Morgan Vann, Dawsen Harbison, Tristian Harbison, Trenton Harbison, Braedon McKown and Breauna McKown; sisters, Misty Cothren and Brittnay Nichole; brother, Ron Keith Cothren; father, Ronald Cothren and mother, Glenda Durham; and her beloved grandchildren, Naysia and Lucio Segundo.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Schaudt’s Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service. To offer words of comfort, share special memories, and extend condolences to the family during this time of profound loss, please visitschaudtfuneralservice.com.
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May 7, 1977-November 17, 2023
Schaudt’s Glenpool-Bixby Funeral Service
1329 East 151st St., Glenpool, Oklahoma 74033
918-291-1700 | www.schaudtfuneralservice.com
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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