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Harold “Buddy” Lee

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Harold “Buddy” Lee
March 10, 1935 – January 15, 2024
NOCONA – Harold “Buddy” Lee, 88, died on Jan. 15, 2024 in Nocona, TX.
A visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. on Jan. 20 at First Baptist Church in Nocona.
The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. on Jan. 20 at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dave Woodbury officiating. Interment will follow in Duncan Cemetery, Duncan, OK.
He was born on March 10, 1935 outside of Alma, TX to William E. Lee and Mildred Allyene Hester Lee. Buddy married the love of his life Louise Hendrix on July 29, 1954 in Duncan, OK. Buddy served in the Oklahoma 45th Division National Guard for six years and then on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1968 stationed in Germany.
After the military service he and Louise worked in life insurance and moved around between Texas and Oklahoma before settling in Duncan. They settled at Nocona Lake in 1989. After 25 years he retired from insurance and computer repair and moved into the Old Gist House in town. During his time in Nocona he went into the oil business with Doie Allen and later Tim Brooks. During this time he also got involved in the Jean’s Men’s Bible Class in Nocona. After the death of Jack Crain he began teaching the Bible class full-time and sold his part of the oil business.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Louise Lee; son, William Robert Lee and brother, Billy Ralph Lee.
He is survived by his son, Richard Lee, Nocona; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Jean’s Men’s Bible Class.

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Russell Kelvin Reed

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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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Nelson Taylor Haynes

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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.

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Norma Jean Oldham

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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.

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