OBITUARIES
Holly Yvonne Burk
July 9, 1986 – October 1, 2021
BOWIE – Holly Yvonne Burk, 35, Bowie, TX, passed from this earth on Oct. 1, 2021 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Holly’s passing leaves an enormous hole in the hearts of those she leaves behind, but they are comforted in knowing she is sitting in her heavenly mansion embraced in the arms of her Mom and Nanny.
Friends and family will celebrate the life of Holly at 2 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bowie with Pastor Chris Litt officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Holly was born on July 9, 1986 to Joseph Wade Burk and Kimberly Kay (Fuller)Burk of Bowie. She spent her life living adventure to its fullest. Whether her adventure took place as she turned the pages of a book and traveled through the corridors of Hogwarts, designed houses on Sims or rode “shotgun” in a car to see the museums and zoos of Nebraska, Holly refused to live a life void of excitement.
While Holly found great pleasure in reading books, playing computer games and visiting various places, she experienced her greatest joy when spending time with her family.
Holly was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Most importantly, however, Holly was the heart of her family and the glue that held everyone together. Holly had a great sense of humor and never let a day pass in which she did not call or visit the ones she loved. To know Holly was to love Holly and to be loved by Holly was an insurmountable feeling.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Kimberly Kay Burk; grandmothers, Kay Fuller and Wanda Burk and grandfather, Charlie Fuller.
Holly is survived by her father, Joe Burk, Bowie; sister, KaSandra Burk and fiance, Kelly Parchman; Bowie; brother, Mark Burk and wife, Brittany Burk, Joy; uncle, Aaron Fuller and husband, Ralph Ortiz, Denton; aunts, Kathy Dauenhauer, Newport, Christy McCarley and husband, Burk McCarley, Bellevue; nephews, Corbyn Burk and Mason Burk; nieces, Gina Jones and Miley Burk and numerous cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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