OBITUARIES
Retha Ann Duncan McWhirter
May 1, 1937 – August 5, 2024
NOCONA – Retha Ann Duncan McWhirter, 87, died Aug. 5, 2024.
A visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Aug. 8 at First Baptist Church in Nocona with the Rev. Dave Woodbury as the officiant. Interment followed in Nocona Cemetery.
She was born May 1, 1937 in Wichita Falls to Corean and Roy Duncan. She was an only child and lived her entire life in Nocona. She attended Nocona schools and graduated as salutatorian of her class in 1955. She married Marvin C. McWhirter, Jr. on Oct. 13, 1957 and the couple had two daughters.
She began her career in banking in 1960, going to work at the Farmers and Merchants National Bank, now Wells Fargo, working in bookkeeping and as a teller. She retired in 2000 after 40 years of service.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Nocona her entire life. She taught Sunday School until 2018. During her earlier active years in church she was a part of several crusades to Brazil, Argentina, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Bolivia. She also traveled to Glorieta and Camp Copass with the senior adults. She was a member of the choir, Joy Prayer Group, Nocona Hills Women’s Bible Study, Fidelis Sunday School class and she was a Red Hatter.
She is survived by her daughters, Marvi Robertson and Renee Copeland; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.
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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