OBITUARIES
Judy Gale Neal Sisk
May 8, 1942 – November 4, 2024
ALVORD – Judy Gale Neal Sisk, 82, went to be with our Lord Nov. 4, 2024.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. A family viewing will occur at noon, prior to the service. Barry Garrett will officiate.
Judy was born on May 8, 1942 in Birdville to Clarence Albert and Rosa Lee Neal. Judy graduated in 1960 from Bowie High School. She was united in marriage Aug. 15, 1960 to Milton Edgar Sisk of Alvord, and they shared 48 years together in a loving marriage. From their union, they had three children, Keith Dwayne (deceased), Tori Shannon and Misti Michelle.
Judy was a member of the Church of Christ. Judy loved to travel with her family and enjoyed creating precious memories together. She was a very devoted mother and encouraged her children to explore many diverse activities. She was an avid sports fan, supporting all local sports teams and spent much time cheering them on. Judy was a homebody that enjoyed being surrounded by fresh flowers and music.
After losing three sisters to breast cancer, Judy was diagnosed with the disease. She was a tenacious survivor and lived 38 years after her diagnosis. Her strength and determination were encouraging to her family as they also endured similar health challenges. Her faith never wavered even though she experienced many trials throughout her life. The greatest gifts of her life were her grandchildren, Jaxon (deceased), Zack and Marlee. They brought her great joy, many laughs and precious memories.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Albert and Rosa Lee Neal; husband, Milton Edgar Sisk; son, Keith Dwayne Sisk; grandson, Charles Jaxon Tibbels and sisters, Eva Glynn Woods, Patsy Lynn Dilbeck and Barbara Grace Winn.
Those left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Tori Sisk, Fort Worth and Misti Tibbels and husband Charlie Tibbels, Decatur; two grandchildren, Zack and Marlee Tibbels, Decatur; many nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Hawkins Funeral Home of Decatur.
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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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