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Glen Barker
Glen Barker
January 5, 1941-March 15, 2016
BOWIE—Glen Barker, 75, departed this life on March 15, 2016 in Bowie, TX.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. March 19 at the First Baptist Church of Montague.
Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Megargel Cemetery in Megargel.
The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 18 at the White Family Funeral Home.
Barker was born Jan. 5, 1941 just outside Hollis, OK to Claude and Lydia Smith Barker.
He professed his belief in Jesus Christ at a young age. Barker graduated from Megargel High School in 1961 and Midwestern State University in May 1969 with a bachelor of arts degree.
He worked in long term care for the State of Texas for 30 years until his retirement in 1993. Subsequently he worked as a nursing home administrator until his final retirement in 2009.
He married Carolyn Ann LaMar in August 1962. They remained married until her death in 2004. In 2009, Glen moved to Bowie to be near his family. There he met and fell in love with Gerry Burch and the two were married in October 2012.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Lydia Barker; wife, Carolyn Barker; brothers, Larry Barker; Leon Barker; Clarence Barker; and sister-in-law, Sonnie Barker.
Barker is survived by his wife, Gerry Barker, Bowie; son, Duane “Stewart” Barker and wife Carolyn, Norcross, GA; daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Etrella, Abilene; grandchildren, Amanda Adams Miller, Leesville, LA; Erica Barker and Hannah Barker, Norcross, GA; Zane Estrella and Cayla Estrella, Abilene; step-daughters, Sharon Kerby, Austin; Rhonda King, Lewisville; step-grandchildren, Kelsey Whitesell and husband Drew; Cody Gobin; one step-great-grandchild on the way; baby sister, Edith Lavon Foster and husband Bobby, Bowie; sister-in-law, Clem Barker Roper and husband John, Bowie; his beloved nieces and nephews; and he was a father figure to many young men and women and Grampy to their children. He is also survived by his beloved companion, Hollis.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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