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Kenneth Winn
December 8, 1939 – October 29, 2024
BOWIE – Kenneth Winn, 84, passed away Oct. 29, 2024.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 1 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the White Family Funeral Home. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Kenneth was born Dec. 8, 1939 in Bowie to Brooks and Vera Winn. Kenneth graduated from Bowie High School in 1958. Kenneth was known as “Peanut” throughout his life — a nickname he was given in school because of his size. Kenneth played basketball in high school and in college. Although only 5’7” he was fast and fierce dribbling up and down the court and shooting the ball.
Kenneth received a scholarship to play basketball at Delmar College in Corpus Christi. While attending college he married Barbara Neal. He then transferred to the University of Texas at Arlington to finish his degree. He received a degree in accounting and began working at Menasco Manufacturing in Euless where he was controller and vice president of finance. This job gave him the opportunity to travel the world. He worked there for 27 years and ultimately retired from there.
After the passing of his wife Barbara, he met Mary Lou and they were married in April 1977, and raised their kids in Bowie. Once retired from Menasco, Kenneth owned Boyd’s Auto Parts for 10 years, and several other businesses. He also was a cattle rancher for many years. He enjoyed spending time with family, watching sports and traveling to Colorado where he and Mary Lou had a vacation home.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Brooks and Vera Winn; wives, Barbara Winn and Mary Lou Winn; brothers, Bobbie Winn and Carroll Winn and great-grandchild, Eli Sorensen.
Kenneth is survived by his children, Cindy McKinley, Tod Ramirez and wife Tracie, Jeff Winn and wife Mary Lynn, Kim Ramirez, Kris Winn and Tiffany Reese and husband Brad; grandchildren, Lee McKinley, Constance Sorensen, Ryan Ramirez, Jacob Anderson, Alyssa Cole, Lucas Winn, Keni Reese and Roxi Reese; nine great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home in 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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