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Rita Jean Cassetty
Rita Jean Cassetty
August 8, 1947 – January 10, 2024
BELLEVUE – Rita Jean Cassetty, 76, died on Jan. 10, 2024, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. on Jan. 13 at the First Baptist Church of Bellevue with Pastor Robert Slayton officiating. Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery.
She was born in Bowie on Aug. 8, 1947 to Rue and Mary Lou Wells. She started school in Bellevue before moving to Bushland to her grandparents’ farm. She graduated from Vega High School in 1965. She accepted Jesus as her savior at 12 years old at Palo Duro Baptist Church.
She married Gene Foster Cassetty in Friona in 1965 and later that year welcomed a son, Gene Bryon Cassetty. With Gene’s electrical work, they moved all over the United States until his retirement. After returning to Bellevue, she gave birth to a daughter, Rita Lynette in September of 1972.
Rita was known throughout the area of North Texas for her upholstery business which she operated for more than 30 years. She was a Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Bellevue for many years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gene Cassetty; her parents, Rue and Mary Lou Wells; daughter, Lynette Cassetty Erwin and sister-in-law, Carroll Wells.
She is survived by her son, Bryon Cassetty, Bellevue; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Tommy Wells, Hereford; sister, Marla Davidson, Decatur; and numerous nieces and one nephew.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center or Bellevue Cemetery Ladies Auxiliary.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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