OBITUARIES
Roger “Kato” Dewayne Verden
June 2, 1949 – October 1, 2021
IOWA PARK – Roger “Kato” Dewayne Verden, 72, Iowa Park, TX passed away on Oct. 1, 2021 in United Regional Hospital of Wichita Falls, TX.
Kato’s memorial service will take place at 1 p.m., on Oct. 9 at the Lakeview Assembly of God, 2501 TX-79, Wichita Falls. Jarrell Kuykendall will be officiating. A “final” cruise will take place after the service down Sate Hwy TX-79 for five minutes in remembrance of his love of hot rods.
Kato was born in Exeter, CA to Roy Verden and Bessie Lavern (Jones) Verden on June 2, 1949. He went to school in Farmersville, CA. He married Kathy Lynn (Jones) Verden on Dec. 17, 1981. He owned and operated Kato’s Towing as a tow truck driver, Bowie for 25 years. He was involved with the Piston Heads Car Club, a member of Assembly of God and built classic cars in his spare time. He is remembered for his big personality, he never knew a stranger. His kindness, generosity, big laugh, smile and love of his family, will never be forgotten.
Kato is proceeded in death by his parents, Roy Verden and Bessie Lavern (Jones) Verden and siblings, James “Spider” Verden, Frances (Verden) Jones, Margaret (Verden) Davidson, Roy “Junior” Verden and Chester “Whitey” Verden.
Kato is survived by his wife, Kathy Verden; children, Tina Stout, Heather Woods and Roy Verden; aunt, Bonnie (Jones) Hopkins; grandchildren, Dakota Verden, Ryan Stout, Sydney Stout, Chris Woods, Kerstain Puckett and Kayla Woods and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
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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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