OBITUARIES
Radah Winona Taylor Russell
November 19, 1927 – August 4, 2021
NOCONA – Radah Winona Taylor Russell, 93, died on Aug. 4, 2021.
A visitation was from 6 – 7 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A celebration of her life will be at 10 a.m. on Aug. 7 at the First Assembly of God Church in Nocona with ministers Calvin Durham and Donald Cheshire officiating. Interment will follow in Molsbee Chapel Cemetery, Nocona.
Russell was born on Nov. 19, 1927 in Montague County to William and Annie Murphy Taylor in Mountain Park, OK. She was married to Clarence Russell on July 6, 1945 in Waurika, OK and remained together for more than 73 years, until he passed away in 2019.
She served alongside her husband in ministry for more than 65 years. Together they pastored several churches, including Saint Jo Assembly of God, after which, they retired only to continue serving others in any capacity that they were called on to do.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence Russell; nine siblings; son, Danny Joe Russell and one granddaughter.
She is survived by sons, Ronnie Russell, Chico and Don Russell, Gracemont, OK; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister; many nieces, nephews and multiple cousins.
Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God Churches in Nocona or First Assembly of God in Saint Jo.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
OBITUARIES
Russell Kelvin Reed
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
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
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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