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Shelley Claire Sunderland McNew
Shelley Claire Sunderland
McNew
December 6, 1950 – March 5, 2020
NOCONA – Shelley Claire Sunderland McNew, 69, passed away on March 5, 2020.
A visitation was from 2-3 p.m. on March 8 at the First United Methodist Church in Nocona.
A celebration of her life was at 11 a.m. on March 9 at the First United Methodist Church in Nocona.
Shelley was born on Dec. 6, 1950 in Nocona to H.W. and Dude (Biter) Sunderland. She graduated Nocona High School in 1969 and later graduated from Midwestern State University in 2003. She married David McNew on Feb. 24, 1979 and they raised three children together in Nocona.
After working as the church secretary and serving the youth, Shelley decided to follow her calling into ministry. She attended Southern Methodist University Perkins School of Theology and received her course of study. Shelley served the churches of Byers UMC, Holiday/Dundee UMC and until presently Oak Grove UMC in Decatur. She was loved and adored by her church families and her many fellow pastors. Shelley’s goal was to build meaningful and lasting relationships with everyone she met, and lead them to know and love Christ.
Shelley and David enjoyed camping trips to Colorado, traveling and being with their many friends. She loved spending time with her grandkids and encouraging them to be the person who God made them. Whenever someone spent time with Shelley, they left encouraged, loved and uplifted. Shelley loved the Lord with all her heart and never gave up faith through her health battles. She loved her family with unconditional love and grace always.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Shelley is survived by her lifelong best friend and loving husband, David McNew; sons, Kirkland Kilcrease and his wife Damarys, McKinney, and Blake McNew, Gainesville; her daughter, Kara Kilcrease Meredith and her husband Doug, Keller; one granddaughter, Ryan Claire; three grandsons, Wyatt, Caleb and Brock, who were the absolute delight of her life; and her sister in law, Elaine McNair and her husband Tim.
Donations may be made to Oak Grove United Methodist Church in Decatur and Nocona First UMC.
Arrangements were entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.
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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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