OBITUARIES

Ross Vernon “RV” Stone

Published

5 years ago

04/10/2020

February 1, 1939 – April 8, 2020
WICHITA FALLS – Ross Vernon “RV” Stone, 81 Wichita Falls, went to be with the Lord on April 8, 2020.
Due to travel and current restrictions, the family will have a private burial in Bowie. A public memorial service will be rescheduled for a later date.
RV was born Feb. 1, 1939 in Oscar, OK to Dawson and Sadie Stone. He enjoyed talking about his days living in Oscar. He had a large family, as he was one of 10 children. RV worked in the oil filed in Bowie for many years before retiring. He was a long time member of Southside Baptist Church, Bowie, until moving to Wichita Falls, where he continued to worship at Faith Baptist Church.
He was known by most as Papa. RV loved to visit with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he liked to pick on them a bit, too. For years RV helped Granny care for many children and most think of him as their own Papa.
He is preceded in death by his parents Dawson and Sadie Stone and eight siblings.
RV is survived by his wife of 62 years, Faynell Stone. He is also survived by his four children, daughters Vera Hutson and husband Terry, Friendswood, TX and Vicki Betts, Wichita Falls; sons Brian Stone and wife Sherri, Chicago, IL and Ronnie Stone and wife Connie, Wichita Falls. RV had eight grandchildren that he loved dearly, Colby Hutson, Amy Hutson, Aaron Hutson, Sara Betts, Jessica Simpson, Casey Stone, Kyle Stone and Logan Stone, he also had seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX
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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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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.