OBITUARIES
Jefferson “David” Jameson, Sr.
November 9, 1940 – June 15, 2024
BOWIE – Jefferson “David” Jameson, Sr., 83, passed away on June 15, 2024 at Hospice of Wichita Falls.
A graveside service was at 10 a.m. on June 18 at Montague Cemetery in Montague with Pastor Larry Coleman as the officiant.
David was born on Nov. 9, 1940 in Bowie to Harold “Jocky” Jameson and Nana “Snooky” Smith Jameson. He grew up in Fort Worth, graduating from Trimble Tech High School in 1959. He and Mary Priscilla Burney married on June 8, 1959 in Montague.
In 1967, they returned to David’s hometown of Bowie where they raised their children, Carrie and David Jr.. David and Priscilla owned and operated david jameson photography and a cottage florist for many years.
David was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, Professional Photographers of America, a 50-plus year member of the Maskat Shrine and a longtime member of Bowie Lions Club. Among his greatest passions were car racing, ice hockey, golfing, trout fishing in Colorado, sunsets in the Arizona desert and especially being “Big Dad” to his grandchildren.
He is preceeded in death by his parents; sister, Carolyn Jameson Allen and granddaughter, Davie Aune Allen.
David is survived by his wife of 65 years, Priscilla; daughter, Carrie Aune and husband Bob; son, David Jr. and wife Lori; granddaughters, Jenny Lee Hines and husband Bryan and Mary Emily Hook and husband Weston; great-grandchildren, Darlee Lou Allen, Nealee David Allen, Sadie Amelia Hines and soon-to-arrive, Jesse Wayne Hook.
For those desiring, memorials may be made in David’s memory to Hospice of Wichita Falls “Hundred Pennies” fund, 4909 Johnson Road, Wichita Falls, Texas 76310 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 815 Market Street, Galveston, Texas 77550.
Arrangements are under the direction of White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
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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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