OBITUARIES
Tony “Spuds” Carver
December 21, 1952 – September 4, 2021
BOWIE – Fred Anthony Carver Tony “Spuds” Carver, 68, Bowie passed from this life on Sept. 4, 2021.
Tony’s service will be at 5 p.m. on Nov. 20 at Scott-Morris Funeral Home. After a few comments and stories from the family, an informal visitation will follow until 7 p.m. Please come prepared to tell your stories about Tony, Spuds. We would love to hear them. For those who are comfortable doing so, we would like to make an audio recording of your stories so the family can keep them. Also, if you are unable to attend, please feel free to record your stories and email them to scottmorrisfh@gmail.com or bring them by the funeral home.
Spuds was born on Dec. 21, 1952 in Wichita Falls to Fred Daron Carver and Joyce Evelyn Carver. He lived in the North Texas area all his life. He was a heavy equipment operator, having worked in all sorts of construction, but especially in the oil and gas industry. When he wasn’t hard at work, Spuds deeply enjoyed playing golf, and at one point had a group he played with weekly. His greatest love, however, was his family and friends. He enjoyed sticking his tongue out and teasing those he loved. He brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. Spuds was also a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Nocona.
Spuds was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Carver and Judith; sister, Janet Carver and Sylvester Boyd; nephews, Dustin Carver and Daron Carver; great-nephews, Michael Carver and Atreus Carver; numerous cousins and friends beyond number.
An online guestbook is available at scottmorrisfh.com.
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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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