OBITUARIES

Allen Dale “Rocky” Williams

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3 years ago

04/23/2024

SAINT JO – Allen Dale “Rocky” Williams, 75, died April 20, 2024.
A visitation will be at 10 a.m. on April 27 at the Saint Jo Church of Christ followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Mountain Park Cemetery.
Williams was a football coach, educator and administrator for 43 years prior to his retirement in 2014. He earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from the University of North Texas in 1971 and a master’s degree in educational administration from Texas A&M Commerce in 1974. He received numerous accolades throughout his career including multiple Teacher of the Year awards and coached two football teams to the State Championship in New Mexico.
He was preceded in death by his father, Irb Cofer Williams and mother, Minda Allen Williams.
He married his wife of 53 years, Ann Williams, in Saint Jo in 1971 and they had two children, Amber and Scott Williams, as well as seven grandchildren. He also had three brothers Pete, Jimmy and Don Williams and one sister, Bobbie, all of whom grew up in Saint Jo.
Arrangements entrusted to Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo.

OBITUARIES

Russell Kelvin Reed

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4 days ago

11/05/2026

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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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OBITUARIES

Nelson Taylor Haynes

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4 days ago

11/05/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Norma Jean Oldham

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4 days ago

11/05/2026

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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.