OBITUARIES
Monnie Belle Morris
July 18, 1927 – October 3, 2021
BOWIE – Monnie Belle Morris, 94, passed from this life on Oct. 3, 2021 in Bowie, TX.
The visitation will take place at 10 a.m. and the service will start at 11 a.m. on Oct. 7 at the Nocona Church of Christ with David Hall and Michael Windham officiating. Interment will follow immediately after at Starkey Cemetery.
Monnie was born on July 18, 1927 in Gunter to J. C. and Lillie Gerdine (Woods) Walker. She married Loyd Kenneth Morris on Nov. 25, 1945 in Howe. Monnie filled her days raising her children and taking care of her husband and home.
After the girls had grown and left the house, Monnie began doll collecting. This hobby accumulated an extensive collection of dolls. Monnie was a very faithful servant of God and was instrumental in leading her family to follow in her faith.
Monnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Betty Lou Morris; son, Bruce Kenneth Morris; infant children, Betty Lou Morris and Bruce Kenneth Morris; brothers, Marvin Walker, Melvin Walker and Monroe Walker; sisters, Mae Boyer, Minnie Umphress, Myrtle Achimon, Melba Goforth and Marie Dhane and two infant siblings.
Monnie is survived by her husband, Loyd Morris; daughters, Bonnie Helen Edes, San Angelo, Bertha Ann Jones, Azle and Brenda Sue Doshier, Nocona; sister, Mildred Achimon, Howe; her legacy will be carried on in her grandchildren, Julie Mayfield, Anthony Edes and wife, Barbara, David Jones and Heidi Blancarte and husband, Louie; great-grandchildren, Cassidy Mayfiend, Andrew Mayfield, Molly Edes, Lily Blancarte and Holly Blancarte; great-great-grandchildren, Ensleigh Edes as well as a host of extended family and friends.
An online guestbook is available at scottmorrisfh.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of Scott-Morris Funeral Home.
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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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