OBITUARIES

Eddie “Dee” (Dunn) Cole

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7 years ago

10/03/2017

Eddie “Dee” (Dunn) Cole
June 4, 1930 – October 1, 2017
SAINT JO – Eddie “Dee” (Dunn) Cole, 87, passed away on Oct. 1, 2017.
A visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Saint Jo Church of Christ.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Saint Jo Church of Christ with burial following in Mountain Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Mike Chism, Josh Cole, Jared Cole, Nick Cole, Matt Smith, Eric Dennis, Ryan Cole, Bryant Cole, Rodney Currin and Cesar Olivares.
One of nine children, Dee was born June 4, 1930 in Dye Mound to Milton and Sula (Cook) Dunn. She married the love of her life, Clarence E. “Sonny” Cole on Oct. 20, 1948 in Tulia.
They were the proud parents of four children. They were both employed at the Saint Jo Tribune in the early 60s, then later leased it and soon became the owners, and that continues to this day – more than 50 years. She continued to work at the Tribune until her health prevented it sometime during 2016. Dee and Sonny helped to organize and were members of a country western band, “The Country Cutups” for 25 years.
Although she had many titles in her life, Dee’s most important ones were wife, mother and Granny (her favorite). She was a faithful member of Saint Jo Church of Christ and a Sunday school teacher.
Her favorite occupation was “preacher’s wife.” She was beside her husband, Sonny, every step of the way during his more than 50 years of preaching all the while raising their children. He always says without her he could not have done any of it.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Sula (Cook) Dunn; sisters, Betty Martin and Elwanda Dunn; brothers, Jack Dunn, Cruse Dunn, Lynn Maddox, Raymond Maddox and Frank Dunn; and son-in-law, Ricky Smith.
Dee is survived by her husband of 69 years, Clarence E. “Sonny” Cole, Saint Jo; daughters, Judy and husband Charlie Taylor, and Becky Smith all of Saint Jo; sons, Mike and wife Lynetta Cole, Alvord, and Tim and wife Sherry Colem Fort Worth; 13 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and brother, Melvin “Snooks” Dunn, Saint Jo.
Arrangements were entrusted to Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo.
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OBITUARIES

Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright

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11 hours 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

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4 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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Donna Russell

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4 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.