OBITUARIES
Charlene Cross Reardon
April 23, 1952 – February 22, 2025
FORT WORTH – Charlene Cross Reardon, 72, left her family and friends for Heaven on Feb. 22, 2025.
A celebration will take place at 2 p.m. on March 3 at Vashti Cemetery in Vashti with Sam Campbell officiating.
Family will recieve friends prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Charlene was born on April 23, 1952 to Charley William “Jiggs” and Mary Estell (Shahan) Cross, Vashti. She went to Bellevue Inpendent School District for 12 years, graduating in 1970. Charlene then attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. Afterwards, she worked many jobs, but her love was in the food service industry and culinary arts. Her last postition before passing was a baker. Charelene met the love of her life, Frank Reardon, in California. They married in Las Vegas, NV on Jan. 1, 1993.
The couple lived in California for many years. Frank had two children that she loved like her own. In 1994 they came home to Texas as fast as they could. Charlene enjoyed life. She never met a stranger and was always the life of the party. Sher cherished spending time with family and friends. Shw also loved books, gardening, baking, cooking and her Dallas Cowboys.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jiggs Cross; mother, Estelle, brother Charles Cross and stepson, Churck Reardon.
Charlene is survived by nieces, Alona Wilson and husband Rowdy, and Angela Horton and husband Richey; son, Brett Nelson, all of Texas; daughter-in-law, Lola Ledford; grandchildren, Adria Freeborn and husband John, Erin Shuman and husband Eric, Erick Reardon and wife Samantha; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter, all of Ohio.
Should friends desire, floral arrangements and gifts may be sent to the funeral home.
Arrangement were entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of 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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