OBITUARIES

Edna Cope

Published

5 years ago

04/14/2020

October 28, 1923 – April 12, 2020
WICHITA FALLS- Edna Earl Cope, 96, Wichita Falls, passed away April 12, 2020 at her home.
A funeral service will be streamed live at 1 p.m. on Facebook @HamptonVaughanCrestview on April 18.
Edna Earl McKenzie was born Oct. 28, 1923 to William Frank and Martha Dean McKenzie in Waxahachie.
Edna married George Edward Fischer in 1941. Together they had two children, a daughter Mary Deanna and a son Glenn Edward. They made their home in Wichita Falls until George’s death in 1960.
Edna then married a wonderful man Bobby Cope in 1961. During this time she obtained her GED in 1969. Together she and Bobby raised their family and cared for her mother until her passing. Bobby passed in 1981.
Edna was a wonderful housekeeper and cook. You could always find her in the kitchen cooking for her family who she loved. She worked for Rolling Meadows as a caregiver. She was also a personal caregiver and sitter to both young and old.
She was a member of Faith Village Church of Christ, Wichita Falls and later Carter Lake Road Church of Christ, Bowie where she attended with her late husband Sam Hardin.
She loved to dance and enjoyed time with friends. Her most cherished times were being with family, especially her sister Mary Frank. When those two were together the stories were endless and the laughter contagious. Edna loved gardening, her pets and ceramics.
Edna is preceded in death by her parents William and Martha McKenzie, her sisters Virginia Cagle and Mary Frank Alsup, her daughter Deanna Smith and her son Glenn Fischer.
Edna is survived by her grandchildren Brent Smith and wife Deidre, George Smith and wife Sonia, Christi Montellano and husband Adrian, Hollie Shea, Katie Wilson and husband Robby, Keldon Fischer and wife Ashli, nephew Rodney Alsup and wife Sharon, 15 great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandson, great nephews, a host of friends and her beloved Boston terrier Amy who never left her side.
Special thanks to Royal Estates, 1st Texas Home Health, Hospice Plus, and Carmen Rivera.
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OBITUARIES

Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright

Published

4 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

Published

7 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

Published

7 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.