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Joe Dale Sampson

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May 17, 1932 – May 27, 2021
BELLEVUE – Joe Dale Sampson, passed away on May 27, 2021 in Fort Worth TX.
A celebration of life will take place at noon on June 19 at Stoneberg Baptist Church in Bowie with Preacher Larry Kennedy officiating.
Joe was born to Ezra Sampson and Amanda (Evans) on May 17, 1932 in Burkburnett. He graduated from Gunnar High School in 1949 and later attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He married Wanda Burk on April 14, 1951 in Weatherford and they were together for 46 years.
He and his business partner, Laverne Eastlake, started their company Superior Specialty Maintenance Incorporated. He served as a deacon at the First Baptist Church in Springtown and later attended Stoneburg Baptist Church in Bowie. His fondest memories include a mission trip he took to Africa, working on his farm and spending time with loved ones. His favorite hobbies were reading, farming, gardening and traveling with his wife, Barbara. He was also a member of the Master Gardener Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Wanda; daughter, Tina Jo Thoms and great-grandson, Marcus Sampson.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Sampson; sons, Doug Sampson and wife Rita, David Sampson and wife, Louisa, Edwin Sampson and wife, Karen and Joe Sampson and wife, Holly; sisters, Jean Fewell and Elsie Calhoun; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and many more family and friends.
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Russell Kelvin Reed

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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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Nelson Taylor Haynes

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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.

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Norma Jean Oldham

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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.

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