OBITUARIES

Patrick Henry Forson

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3 years ago

11/21/2023

September 23, 1930 – November 14, 2023
NEWPORT – Patrick Henry Forson, 93, died in his home surrounded by his family on Nov. 14, 2023.
A memorial service will take place at a later date.
Forson was born September 23, 1930 in Hereford to Claude and Martha (Farr) Forson. He served in the United States Army from 1952-1953 during the Korean War.
In his younger years, he began working at a grocery store, where he met his best friend, Carl Montgomery. After working together for several years, they bought the store and had a successful business. He then moved to Newport in 1972, began employment at Carter and Whitecotton Grocery in Bowie and started working his farm, Forson’s Forty. He eventually went to work for Clay County, where he would finally retire after 27 1/2 years. Forson was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newport for more than 30 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; one brother and his best friend.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Forson; three daughters, Tammy Vaughn, Terry Forson-Hyde and Tracy Blackburn; 13 grandchildren; a brother-n-law and 13 great grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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.