OBITUARIES
Frankie “Renabelle” Garrett
May 16, 1941 – February 18, 2024
SUNSET – Frankie “Renabelle” Garrett, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on Feb. 18, 2024.
A funeral service for Renabelle will be at 2 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie, with family visitation from 1 – 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery.
Renabelle was born May 16, 1941 in Sunset, to Sallie Eula and James Frank Whitaker. She attended Sunset School and graduated from Bowie High School in 1959. She married Billy Gene Garrett on June 20, 1959 and was married for 64 wonderful years.
She worked as a truck driver, bus driver and as a medication aide for more than 30 years. After retirement she enjoyed farm life, loved to fish and tag along with her daughter Kathy to watch all of her grandchildren’s sporting events. Renabelle never met a stranger and loved every kid that came around as her own.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sallie Eula and James Frank Whitaker; sisters, Maureen Elrod, Leatrice Baker and Irene Houston and brothers, Pack Whitaker, Charlie Whitaker, Wayne Whitaker, Leland Whitaker, Morgan Whitaker and a newborn brother.
Renabelle is survived by her husband, Gene Garrett; two daughters, Kathy Whatley and husband Robert, Sunset and Betty Sanders, Bowie; eight grandchildren, Sallie Gilliam and Justin, Quanah, Bailey Yerby and Zane, Greeley, CO, Gabby Whatley, Bowie, AJ Whatley, Stephenville, Cruz Whatley, Sunset, Christian Whatley, Sunset, Holly Fenoglio and Tony, Nocona and Dakota Gantt and Jeremy, Blooming Grove and six great-grandchildren, Whitten and Sterling Gilliam, Alayne Yerby, Emory Cauthen and Dax and Lynnox Gantt.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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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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