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Nathaniel Gene Hamilton
Nathaniel Gene Hamilton
September 7, 1940 – March 16, 2019
BOWIE – Nathaniel Gene Hamilton, 78, passed away on March 16, 2019 in Bowie, TX.
The family received friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 18 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A memorial service was at 4 p.m. on March 18 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Pastors Kendell Hamilton, Gerald Miller and Jack Greenwood officiating. Honorary pallbearers were John McShan, Larry Sanders, Mark Yeatts, Karl Frank, Eddie Anderson and James Dunn.
Nathaniel was born on Sept. 7, 1940 to Nathaniel (N.B.) and Anna Belle (Shaw) Hamilton. He attended Bowie Independent Schools and graduated in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1958-1962, with 18 months active duty. Nathaniel married Barbara Wells on May 23, 1986.
Nathaniel was always a man of great passion in whatever he did. He owned his own hog farm and worked in construction for 32 years. Nathaniel began working for the U.S. Post Office in 1982 as a rural mail carrier and retired in 2003.
He was a member of Gateway Church in North Richland Hills and currently led a small Bible study group in his home for the last 14 years. He was a member of Prayer Group for Gateway and previously served as deacon at Southside Baptist Church. He also served as treasurer for the Montague County Crime Stoppers.
He is preceded in death by his parents; aunts Cap Phagan and Evelyn (Sis) Reeves; and his precious daughter-in-law, Bonnie Hamilton.
Nathaniel is survived by his wife of 32 years, Barbara Hamilton, Bowie; sons, Kendell Hamilton, Morris, OK, David Hamilton, Bowie, John Hamilton, Indianapolis and Jeremy Hamilton, Bowie; step-daughters, Alona Wilson, Fort Worth and Angie Horton, Bellevue; brother, Steve Hamilton, Bowie; 18 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Bowie Mission, P.O. Box 691, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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.
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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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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