OBITUARIES
Roberto Hernandez
September 18, 1991 – January 2, 2025
BOWIE – Roberto Hernandez Valadez, 33, went to be with the Lord on Jan. 2, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.
A visitation will be on from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 11 at the Montague County Cowboy Church in Montague with Pastor Gregg Shaw officiating. The family will also receive friends from 1-2 p.m. at the church prior to the service.
Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery near Stoneburg with pallbearers, Cezar Chavez, Irving Perez, Stacy Rater, Jesus Moreno, Miguel Gonzalez, Ruben Gonzalez and honorary pallbearer, Eduardo Hernandez.
Roberto was born on Sept. 18, 1991 to Roberto Hernandez Sr. and Raquel Valadez in Guadalupe D.B. Chihuahua, Mexico. After graduation from Bowie High School in 2010, he had numerous jobs working at McDonald’s and Dos Chilis. He then went to work in the oilfield for Pipe Maintenance Inspection in Springtown, Energy Service Company in Bowie, Nichols Oil Tools in San Angelo, Elite Hydrostatic Testing, LLC in Bowie, Elite Irrigation in Bowie and various other side jobs.
Roberto loved to spend time with his daughter, Yariana Paulete Holguin, and lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed going to Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Bible Study and church services at Central Baptist Church in Bowie, Clay County Pioneer Reunion, the lake and spending time with family and friends.
Roberto is survived by his stepmom, Melina Chavez Hernandez; brother, Irving Perez; sisters, Mayra Odalis Chavez and Rosa Chavez; biological mom, Raquel Valadez; biological dad, Roberto Hernandez Sr.; daughter, Yariana Paulete Holguin; biological sisters, Yuliana Hernandez and Adilene Hernandez; half brother, Pablo Hernandez; special friends, the Nored Family and the Rater Family; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Central Baptist Church, 710 W. Wise Street in Bowie, Texas.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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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