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Sharron Lee Wilkerson
April 23, 1946 – October 6, 2021
BOWIE – Sharron Lee Wilkerson, 75, peacefully took her last breath on Oct. 6, 2021.
A celebration of the life of Sharron Lee Wilkerson will take place at 7 p.m. on Oct. 16 at Freedom Life Church with pastor Chad Word officiating.
Sharron was born on April 23, 1946 to Earnest Hilborn and Juantia Deweber-Sewell in Bowie. She loved to sing, read, sew, crochet and spend time with her family. She had a love for all animals and especially her dogs. Sharron was a housewife and loved raising her three boys. She was not a stranger to anyone. Sharron met her husband, Edwin Ray Wilkerson Sr. in 1968 in Bowie and were married on Nov. 1, 1969. They were together for 51 years. Sharron’s last job was working as a prison guard at Allread Unit, a job in which she loved and was considered to be her favorite.
Sharron is preceded in death by her father, Earnest Hilborn; mother, Juanita Deweber-Sewell, brother, Allen Hillborn and granddaughter, Lexi Lynch.
Sharron is survived by her husband, Edwin Ray Wilkerson Sr; sister, Carol Collins and husband, Earl, Florida; sons, James Nevonen and wife, Laurie, Grapevien, Edwin Ray Wilkerson Jr. and wife, Connie, Bowie, Shawn Wilkerson and wife, Tiffani Perry, Bowie; grandchildren, Logan Nevonen and Matthew Nevonen both of Grapevine, Mallory Dowden and husband, Ben Dowden, Dakota Wilkerson, Munford, TN, Emma Lynch, Bowie, Jessie Storm Wilkerson and husband, Christopher Swailers, Memphis, TN, Brienna Wilkerson, Memphis, TN and Skye Wilkerson, Bowie; three great-grandchildren of Memphis, TN and many honorary children.
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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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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.
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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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