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Eldon Glen Matthews

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Eldon Glen MatthewsOBIT Eldon Glen Matthews
July 26, 1930 – July 7, 2015
BOWIE – Eldon Glen Matthews, age 84, peacefully passed away July 7, 2015 at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.
A viewing was from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. July 9. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. July 9.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m. July 10 at the Terral First Baptist Church, with Bro. Barry Kelly and Bro. Larry Cox officiating, under the direction of Terral Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Terral Cemetery.
Eldon was born July 26, 1930 at Burkburnett to Glen and Lillie (Clary) Matthews. He and Frances Mozelle Bryant were united in marriage on June 3, 1950 at Henrietta. He was a truck driver for many years, a job which he truly loved. He drove more than two million miles without an accident. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local 886.
After his retirement in 1992 he and Mozelle moved from Edmond, OK to Bowie to make their home. Eldon was an avid fisherman. He also loved playing dominoes. He took great pleasure in being able to spend time with his grandchildren.
Eldon was a 32nd degree Mason, having received his 50-year pin several years ago. He was a member of the Nocona Masonic Lodge and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Bowie.
Eldon was preceded in death by his parents; sister,Viola Butler and a brother, Wayne Matthews.
He is survived by his wife Mozelle, of the home; two sons, Eldon Glen Matthews Jr. and wife Jackie, Madill, OK, and Roger Matthews and wife Laurie, Edmond, OK; two granddaughters, Mindy Dawn Brown and husband Sam, League City, and Heather Dawn Pribble and husband Brett, Edmond, OK; three great-grandchildren, Ben Brown, Alyssa Brown and Samantha Dawn Brown; nephew Chris Matthews, Petrolia; niece, Rammona Polk, Bowie; and other relatives and friends.
Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
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Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright

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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.

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J.C. “Pat” Foreman

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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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Donna Russell

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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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