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Nell Barber
Nell Barber
September 15, 1930 – November 6, 2014
BOWIE – Nell Barber,84, passed away at 3 p.m. Nov. 6, 2014 in Bowie, TX, surrounded by loved ones.
A memorial service was at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Bowie Community Room, 307 N. Mason, Bowie. All are welcome to join in celebrating Nell’s life with food and fellowship after the service.
MaNell, as she was known until she married, was born to Dessie (Lytle) and Clarence May on Sept. 15, 1930 in Ryan, OK. She graduated from Midway High School in 1948, and was Miss Midway High. MaNell met and married her love, Ray Barber, in Wichita Falls in 1949. They moved to Bowie in 1950 and founded The Bowie Cleaners.
Nell later took her love for people and embarked on a long career in real estate which was a passion for her.
She had an endless love for Jehovah God, her family, friends, acquaintances and all animals, big and small. Everyone that knew her knows how sweet and funny she was; laughter was her trademark in life. She was also a talented artist and extremely smart.
Nell was a member of the Bowie congregation of Jehovah’s Witness. She prayed often and witnessed for God’s Kingdom to come under Jesus Christ’s heavenly rule.
Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; her parents, and one brother, Kissell May.
She is survived by her three children, son, Bruce Barber and wife Marcia, son, Phil Barber and daughter, Stacy Barber all of Bowie; four grandchildren, Melissa Hennings and husband Richard, Matthew Reneau and wife Joanna, Michael Reneau and wife Robin, and Lauren Barber and her fiancé Stefano Secchi; her “identical cousin” Maxie Cogburn and husband Ray; and many nieces and nephews that she loved.
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Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright
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.
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J.C. “Pat” Foreman
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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Donna Russell
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.
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