OBITUARIES

Benjamin Talbot Coyle

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3 years ago

11/07/2023

July 27, 1992 – October 20, 2023
GEORGIA – Benjamin Talbot Coyle, 31 of Riverdale passed away Oct. 20, 2023.
A rosary took place at 6 p.m. on Nov. 2 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. The family will received friends from 6:30-8 p.m. following the rosary.
Mass of Christian burial was at 1 p.m. on Nov. 3 at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Bowie with Father Albert Kanjirathumkal officiating. Burial followed at Newport Cemetery in Newport.
Benjamin was born July 27, 1992 in Abilene. He was the second child born to George and Rebecca Coyle. Growing up Benjamin enjoyed rollerblading, basketball, baseball, soccer, kick boxing, power lifting, camping, hiking, and making things out of wood. He loved karaoke, and passed that love to his Mom and Dad.
Benjamin graduated from Iowa Park High School in 2010 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from San Angelo State University. Benjamin then went to work for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) as a specialist in land management. He loved his job working outdoors and helping farmers better their cropland and water sources. The NRCS moved him to Sonora, then to Laredo where he spent three years teaching CCD to church students, which he really enjoyed.
He loved his time spent in San Angelo. Benjamin was President of the Newman House Catholic Group for College. He was a Eucharistic Minister, volunteered with Hospice and was a regular blood donor. Benjamin was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus and he was involved in Christ Renews His Parish at Sacred Heart in Wichita Falls.
Benjamin went to work for Purina in Georgia for a short time, then trained as an EMT and firefighter for Clayton County, GA.
Benjamin is survived by his parents, George and Rebecca (Moreno) Coyle; grandmother, Paula Moreno; brother, Cass Coyle and wife Amber; his three nieces and three nephews, who he dearly loved to play and sing with; his Godparents and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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OBITUARIES

Russell Kelvin Reed

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5 days ago

11/05/2026

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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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OBITUARIES

Nelson Taylor Haynes

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5 days ago

11/05/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Norma Jean Oldham

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5 days ago

11/05/2026

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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.