OBITUARIES

Bobbie Marie Smith

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6 years ago

02/15/2019

Bobbie Marie Smith
November 2, 1927 – February 3, 2019
RUNAWAY BAY – Bobbie Marie Smith, 91, passed away on Feb. 3 in Bridgeport, TX.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Feb. 24 at The Bay Community Church in Runaway Bay. Bobbie willed her body to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.
Bobbie Marie Smith was born on Nov. 2, 1927 in Waco to Dr. Wesley and Helen Klatt. She grew up there and attended Waco schools graduating in 1944. She has a younger brother, Jack.
Bobbie entered the University of Texas as a 16-year-old co-ed. She belonged to the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She graduated with a bachelor of business administration in 1948. She made her debut in Waco that same year and also represented Waco at the Tyler Rose Festival.
It was at UT where she met and fell in love with John Smith. They married in 1950 and moved to Dallas. They were both avid golfers and enjoyed the game their entire married life. Bobbie was executive secretary to the president of GSI, the predecessor of Texas Instruments. In 1961, they were blessed with their first son, David. Two and a half years later a second son, Stephen was born.
In 1965 the family moved to Bowie where John owned the Ford dealership. Bobbie was active at the library, serving on the board for several years. She delivered Meals on Wheels for 15 years.
She and John were instrumental in the organizing and building of the Episcopal Church in Bowie where they were active members. Bobbie eventually opened her own insurance agency. In 2005, Bobbie and John moved to Runaway Bay. They continued to enjoy golf and Bobbie became active in bridge clubs.
Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents; brother; and son, David.
She is survived by her husband; son, Stephen and three granddaughters, Miranda, Kassadi and Rebecka.
In lieu of flowers the family requested donations be made to Saint Patrick Episcopal Church, 902 US Hwy. 81 N., Bowie, TX 76230.
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OBITUARIES

Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright

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3 days 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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6 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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OBITUARIES

Donna Russell

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6 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.