OBITUARIES
Janice Ann Ball
February 19, 1964 – August 23, 2021 NOCONA – Janice Ann Ball, 57, went home to be with our Lord on Aug. 23, 2021 in Wichita Falls, TX.
A celebration of Janice’s life will be at 11 a.m. on Aug. 27 with visitation immediately preceding at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church Nocona, with Dave Woodbury officiating, and under the direction of Scott-Morris Funeral Home.
Janice was born on Feb. 19, 1964 to Fred and Frankie Jane Castle. Janice graduated Nocona High School in 1982 and married the love of her life, Barney Dale Ball, on Sept. 4, 1982. In addition to being a truly devoted wife and mother, Janice worked for Nocona Boot Company, Nocona Independent School District, First Baptist Church and Gibbs Drug, where she came to know and love so many people in her hometown of Nocona.
She enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels and being around kids when she worked for Nocona ISD. Janice and Barney have a daughter, Heather, who was the light of her life! She was always so excited to tell anyone who would listen, all of Heather’s successes and future plans.
Janice loved big! Janice loved everyone! She would start every day by seeing whose birthday or anniversary it was and then proceed to personally contact them on their special day! Upon meeting anyone, she would give a hug, a kiss on the cheek or call you by the nickname she gave you. More often than not, you received a neck rub, whether you wanted one or not! Janice loved her small town of Nocona and everyone in it. She was loved by all that knew her and will truly be missed.
Janice is preceded in death by her mother, Frankie Jane Castle and grandparents, Fred and Edith Castle, W. F. Conway and Majorie Conway.
Janice is survived by her husband, Barney; dad, Fred Castle; daughter, Heather and fiancé, Patrick; sisters, Marie Castle and Jean Crow and husband Danny; brother, Jason Castle; aunt, Carolyn Fenoglio who was like a sister and numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity or her favorite, First Baptist Church. An online guestbook is available at scottmorrisfh.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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