OBITUARIES
Patricia Ann Langston Richey
July 11, 1936 – February 20, 2024
BENBROOK – Patricia Ann Langston Richey, 87, opened her eyes in heaven on Feb. 20, 2024.
A visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite A, 3344 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76107. A funeral service was at noon on Feb. 26 in Live Oak Chapel at Greenwood Funeral Home. A private entombment was at 2:30 p.m on Feb. 26 in Greenwood Mausoleum.
Pallbearers were Marcus Richey, Steven Cousins, Adrian Springer, Travis Irby, Stevens Cousins, Austin Cousins and Preston Cousins (honorary).
Pat was born to Margaret Lucielle Black-Langston and Eldon Langston on July 11, 1936 in Bowie. She grew up taking dance lessons and enjoyed rocking in her grandfather’s arms or helping her beloved grandmother with chores. She attended Bowie schools and married her high school sweetheart, Clovis Richey, on Aug. 30, 1952. They made their home in Bowie and later moved to Wichita Falls where they raised their three sons. In 1980, the family made Pat’s favorite move to Fort Worth, which she lovingly called “the Holy Land”.
Pat was a world traveler, enjoying adventures to London, Paris, Egypt (where she rode a camel in high heels), Switzerland, Rome, Greece and Hong Kong just to name a few. Her favorite pastimes were faithfully volunteering in many hospitals, churches and nursery schools, driving her Golden Spirit down Camp Bowie Blvd and taking snack breaks with friends at Dunkin’ Donuts.
Being the mother of all boys, she was overjoyed when her first grandchild was a girl, followed by three more girls and one grandson. She lived a blessed and beautiful life, full of adventure and lots of sparkles. Pat adored her 13 great-grandchildren with a great-great-grandson on the way, each holding a special place in her heart.
Pat was predeceased by her parents; her husband of more than 50 years, Clovis Edgar Richey and her twin great-grandsons, Austin and Aaron Cousins.
She is survived by Ray Richey and wife Judy, Weatherford; Alan Richey, Fort Worth; Royce Richey and wife Robin, Benbrook; grandchildren, Connie Cousins and husband Steven, Joy Spettel, Marcus Richey and wife Cayla, Rebecca Springer and husband Adrian and Rachel Amanda Irby and husband Travis and great-grandchildren, Makayla Cousins and fiance Mason Jordan, Steven Cousins, Austin Cousins, Brinley Richey, Reagan Richey, Emersyn Richey, Preston Richey, Cassie Spettel, Janelle Springer, Adaline Irby and Lillian Irby.
Memorials can be made to Heritage Baptist Church, 400 Davidson St., Benbrook, TX 76126.
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OBITUARIES
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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OBITUARIES
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.
OBITUARIES
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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