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Eddie Read

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Eddie Read
August 23, 1927 – April 13, 2018
NOCONA – Eddie Read, 90, died on April 13, 2018 in Nocona, TX.
A visitation was from 5-6 p.m. on April 15 from at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel, Nocona, TX.
A service will be held on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 1 P.M. at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona with the Rev. Dale Berry officiating. Interment will follow in Ringgold Cemetery.
Read was born on Aug. 23, 1927 in Spearman to Edward Read Sr. and Bertie Crystal Reed.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the Perryton Masonic Lodge #910 and Bethel Baptist Church, Nocona. He studied at Oklahoma Baptist University at Shawnee.
He worked in the oilfield wherever the work went in Texas, Oklahoma, Alaska and Mexico. He did whatever had to be done on the rig. During the last few years of his work he was a trouble shooter (fisherman) when the drilling pipe was stuck.
He is survived by his wife, Lorella Read of 71 years; daughters, Della Symcox, Spring, Sheila Walther of Bowie and Jennifer Sanchez, Ringgold; sister, Ruby Hayden, Phoenix, AZ; two nephews; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, c/o Dale Berry, 310 7th St., Nocona, TX 76255.

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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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