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Thomas Alan Jenkins

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February 22, 1944 – November 5, 2023
NOCONA – Thomas Alan Jenkins, 79, died on Nov. 5, 2023.A celebration of life was at 10 a.m. on Nov. 9 at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona.
Jenkins was born on Feb. 22, 1944, in Abilene to Thomas Amos Jenkins and Daphne Simmons Jenkins.
After graduating from North Texas State University, now known as the University of North Texas, he pursued a career as a high school teacher and golf coach in Plainview and Duncanville. Jenkins also served as a reserve deputy sheriff in both Plainview and Dallas.
In 1966, God brought him together with the love of his life, Brenda Muetzenberg Jenkins, on a blind date in Dallas. They married on Feb. 18, 1967 at College View Baptist Church in Denton.
Jenkins and his wife co-founded the Christian Motorcyclist Association-Nocona Chapter, known as Chisholm Trail Riders. He attended Bethel Baptist Church where he was a decacon and adult Sunday school teacher.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by brothers, Terry Jenkins, Sanger and Paul Jenkins, Aledo; sister, Norma Jenkins Scalf, San Antonio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 310 Seventh Street, Nocona, Texas 76255, or the Christian Motorcyclist Association – Chisholm Trail Riders, Attn: Sheila Clark, 14000 US Highway 287 South, Bellevue, Texas 76228.

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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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