OBITUARIES
Charlene (Tuck) Lyons
April 9, 1924 – July 27, 2024
AZLE – Charlene (Tuck) Lyons, 100, died on July 27, 2024 in Azle.
A visitation was from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on July 30 at the Saint Jo Church of Christ followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Illinois Bend Cemetery.
She was born on April 9, 1924 in Sulphur, OK. She married Clark Lyons on May 12, 1944 and celebrated 52 years of marriage before his death. The couple farmed land in Illinois Bend from 1944 until 1964 when they moved to Saint Jo. She retired in 1985 after working 21 years at the historic Russell-Newman Manufacturing Company.
She was a member of Spencer Church of Christ, Saint Jo Church of Christ, Azle Church of Christ and belonged to the Friendship Club of Saint Jo. She moved to Azle in 2005 to be closer to her daughter. April 9, 2024 was designated Charlene Lyons Day by Proclamation of the Office of Alan Brundrett, mayor of Azle.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Tuck; mother, Jessie (Tucker) Tuck Sewell; her stepfather and brother, Ewell “Peanut” Tuck.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Parr, Azle; son, Dale Lyons, Breckenridge; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild on the way; one sister in law and many nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Illinois Bend Cemetery Association.
Arrangements entrusted to Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo.
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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