OBITUARIES
Lori Ellen Cortez
July 24, 1954 – May 3, 2021
ELK CITY, OKLAHOMA – Lori Ellen Cortez, 66 years nine months and nine days, passed away on May 3, 2021 in her home at Elk City, OK.
A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. on May 12 at the Fairlawn Cemetery Chapel.
She was born on July 24, 1954 in San Diego, CA to Clara Belle (Cain) and Harold Francis Moore. Lori grew up in southern California and attended school at Chino High School where she graduated in 1972. After graduation, she was active in her church and met a gentleman by the name of Ruben Allen Cortez. They were later married on Aug. 24, 1973 in Ontario, CA and were together for 47 years. They made their home in southern California until 1991 when they moved to Elk City, OK.
Throughout the years, she was a homemaker and focused on caring for her children along with caring for her extended family. In what spare time she had she enjoyed drawing, crocheting, arts, crafts and attended and displaying her work at shows locally and around the state. Lori also loved to laugh, make jokes and spend quality time with her family along with baking and celebrating holidays together.
She is preceded in death by her father and brother, Richard Moore.
Lori is survived by her husband, Ruben, of the home; mother, Clara Moore, Elk City, OK; children, April Williams, Maud, OK, David Cortez and wife, Sarah, Elk City, OK and Jonathan Cortez, Elk City, OK; sisters, Loretta Jennings and husband, Robert, Tampa, FL, Linda Simons and husband, Mike, Redding, CA and Lisa Armstrong and husband, Ray, Lawton, OK; host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family would ask that donations be made to cover the cost of funeral expenses.
Arrangements are under the direction of Chris Whinery and the staff of Affordable Cremation Service-West. Condolences can be made online at classicfunerals.com
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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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