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Melvin Lynn Hill
Melvin Lynn Hill
February 2, 1933 – June 12, 2015
BOWIE – Melvin Lynn Hill, 82, graduated into the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on June 12, 2015.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. June 15 at The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m. June 16 at the First Freewill Baptist Church of Bowie. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Melvin was a life long resident of Bowie except for short time in Brush, CO. He fought a strong fight against cancer until the end.
Melvin was born Feb. 2, 1933 in Bellevue to Jesse and Vivian Hill. The youngest of four boys, with two sisters who lived a simple life working hard on the homestead to help the family survive.
Melvin was a graduate from Midway High School. Shortly after, he served our country in the military and was honorably discharged in1955.
One failed marriage did not discourage him from the love of his life, Barbara Makings. They were blessed with 35 years of a loving marriage until she passed in 1998.
Melvin applied his hand to several trades but carpentry became his profession. Later in age he worked for Montague County Sheriffs Department as a jailer and supervised inmates in the work release program.
Hobbies included golf, bowling, fishing, cards and dominoes, of which he was known for the seriousness of the game. Melvin tremendously enjoyed the beauty of flowers. Tending to his flower beds was a great source of pride for him. Above all, his greatest passion was gospel music.
From a young age, Melvin loved to sing. Involved in several gospel groups, he brought much joy to many through a baritone voice.
Melvin is survived by daughters, Jeanne Cowley and husband George, Jerri Chambers and Teresa Grullon; three sons, John Makings and wife Sue, Jim Makings and wife Brenda, and Michael Hill and wife Andrea; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and close personal friend, Alphine Wheeler.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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.
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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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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