OBITUARIES

Jimmy Louis Spinks

Published

2 years ago

07/22/2022

July 8, 1944 – July 17, 2022
BOWIE – Retired Army Major Jimmy Louis Spinks, 78, passed away July 17, 2022 at Wise Health System in Decatur.
Visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on July 26, at Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home in Burleson. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 11 a.m. at Burleson Memorial Cemetery.
Jimmy was born July 8, 1944 in Fort Worth to Louis W. and Josephine Richardson Spinks. He grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Polytechnic High School in 1962. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and served for 20 years in both the reserve and active-duty forces. He served in military law enforcement, field artillery, recruiting and supply management, and was the recipient of multiple decorations, medals, badges and awards. He retired in 1986, achieving the rank of Major. While serving as an Army Reservist, he also served as a Fort Worth police officer in the Crime Scene Division during the 1970s.
Upon retiring as a Major in the U.S. Army, he owned and operated Roadrunner Hobbies in Lake Worth. During the 1990s, he was an insurance adjuster for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, working natural disasters nationwide. In 2007, he became the emergency manager for the City of Bowie and served the city until 2014. Jimmy enjoyed racing cars, flying his planes as a private pilot and rescuing animals.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louis W. Spinks.
Jimmy is survived by his mother, Josephine Spinks, Burleson; sons, Todd Spinks, Weatherford and Mark Spinks, Galveston and five grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Jimmy’s name to a local no-kill animal shelter or rescue organization.
Arrangements entrusted to Lucas & Blessing Funeral Home of Burleson.

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OBITUARIES

Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright

Published

3 days ago

11/15/2024

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November 3, 2024 – November 10, 2024
NOCONA – Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright, infant, died Nov. 10, 2024.
A visitation was from 6 to 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor James Messer as the officiant. Interment followed in Spanish Fort Cemetery.
She was born Nov. 3, 2024, in Wichita Falls. For one week her mother and close family members were given the opportunity to love on her, pray over her and create small memories with her and each other. She was born at 7 pounds 15 ounces and 19 inches long. Though her stature was small and her life on earth was short, her impact was huge.
She was preceded in death by three uncles.
She is survived by her parents, Unity McGowan and Josh Fulbright; half-brother, Joseph Bax; her grandparents; her great-grandparents and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to Cook Children’s Hospital Spiritual Department, 801 7th Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76104.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

OBITUARIES

J.C. “Pat” Foreman

Published

6 days ago

11/12/2024

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September 28, 1947 – November 9, 2024
JACKSBORO – J.C. Foreman, 77, lovingly known as Pat, passed away on Nov. 9, 2024 at his home in Jacksboro.
A visitation was from 9 to 10 a.m. Nov. 12 at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro. A funeral service followed the visitation. Burial took place at Newport Cemetery.
He was born on Sept. 28, 1947 in Bowie to Jesse James Foreman and June Ella (Dumas) Allison. Pat married Phyllis Leek on June 16, 1990, in Pipe Creek, TX and they were both members of the First Baptist Church of Jacksboro. Pat worked in the oil and gas industry and owned Circle P Trucking. He will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew him.
Pat is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Donna Davidson and brother, Gary Foreman.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Foreman; daughters, Tami Deaton and husband Keith and Tonya Rhyne; four grandchildren; one great grandchild; brothers-in-law, Joe Davidson and Tommy Leek and sister-in-law, Kathy Foreman along with many extended family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Coker Funeral Home of Jacksboro.

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OBITUARIES

Donna Russell

Published

6 days ago

11/12/2024

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December 9, 1952 – November 7, 2024
NOCONA – Donna Russell, 71, died at her home in Nocona on Nov. 7, 2024.
There will be a visitation from 10 a.m. until service time on Nov. 13 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 11 a.m. at the Gazebo in Nocona Cemetery officiated by Pastor Marvin Pepper.
She was born on Dec. 9, 1952 in Nocona at the Major Clinic to Sam Taylor and Billie Roberts Taylor. She grew up in Nocona and worked mostly as a beautician. She married Danny Russell on Oct. 8, 1974 in Montague County.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny; her parents and one nephew.
She is survived by her children, Cody Russell, Haslet and Amy Spikes, Wichita Falls; sisters, Becky Taylor, Nocona and Angela Taylor, Henrietta; brother, Sammy Taylor, Decatur and four grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society – Lung Cancer Charity or Leukemia Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.