OBITUARIES

Joseph James Haid

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2 years ago

02/27/2025

April 17, 1945 – February 10, 2025
FORESTBURG – Joseph James Haid, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 10, 2025 in Forestburg, TX.
Joe was born in Wichita Falls on April 17, 1945. Joe attended the University of North Texas and was a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After college, he served in the United States Navy and traveled the country with his wife, Jay.
After the conclusion of his naval service, he settled back to Texas and followed his passions for wildlife and music; as both a publisher of a wildlife magazine, “Wings and Hooves,” and as “JJ Bleu,” an award-winning radio DJ for KNTX Bowie. He was a long-time resident of Forestburg.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Franklin Haid and Bernice Marie; and his wife of 51 years, Jessica Rogers Haid.
Joe is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Marcia and Dan Carrithers; brother and sister-in-law, Edwin and Val Jones; nieces, Jessica Luckett, Jacqueline O’Reilly and Julia Jones; and nephew, Eric Jones.
The family would like to thank his loyal friends Peggy and Judy for caring for him in his final years.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s name may be made to the Denton Humane Society.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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OBITUARIES

Russell Kelvin Reed

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5 days ago

11/05/2026

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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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OBITUARIES

Nelson Taylor Haynes

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5 days ago

11/05/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Norma Jean Oldham

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5 days ago

11/05/2026

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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.