OBITUARIES

John Mark Greenlee

Published

5 years ago

09/15/2021

July 6, 1963 – September 6, 2021
BOWIE – John Mark Greenlee, 58, Bowie, TX died on Sept. 6, 2021 in Decatur, TX.
A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. The burial followed at 3 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Wayland Cemetery near Breckenridge. The visitation took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 9. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Greenlee was born on July 6, 1963, in Abilene to Charles and Dortha Greenlee. After graduating from Abilene High School, he attended Abilene Christian University, graduating with a bachelor of business administration. On Aug. 22, 1987 he married Maryann (Loveland) Greenlee at the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, LA and they were together for 34 years.
Greenlee served in the United States Army Reserve from 1986 to 1992, including a stint (from Dec. 1990 through April 1991) serving his country overseas as part of Operation Desert Storm. He attended the U.S. Army Airborne Training School (commonly referred to as “Jump School”) at Fort Benning, where he earned his “Jump Wings” as a certified parachutist.
Between 1996 to 2014, Greenlee owned multiple H&R Block franchises with his wife. They also owned and managed multiple rental properties and a storage rental business in Bowie. He was a member of the Churches of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dortha Greenlee and brother, Robert “Bob” Greenlee.
He is survived by his wife, Maryann; daughters, Amanda, San Antonio, Victoria, Oklahoma City, Rachel, Moore, OK; sister, Deborah, Giddings; brother, Ed, Abilene; one grandson and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to the Cherokee Home for Children (P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832; chc4kids.org), a charitable organization that John financially supported.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Russell Kelvin Reed

Published

4 days ago

11/05/2026

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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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OBITUARIES

Nelson Taylor Haynes

Published

4 days ago

11/05/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Norma Jean Oldham

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4 days ago

11/05/2026

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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.