OBITUARIES

Beverly A. Russell Ensey

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2 years ago

07/19/2022

January 22, 1935 – July 17, 2022
BOWIE – Beverly A. Russell Ensey, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 17, 2022.
Visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on July 19, at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on July 20, at the Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona. Burial will follow at Nocona Cemetery.
Beverly was born on Jan. 22, 1935 to H.E. “Brownie” and Bonita Brown in Graham. Beverly grew up in Nocona and attended Nocona schools. She was a majorette during her high school years until her graduation in 1953. Beverly grew up working in her parents’ cafe in Nocona and that is where she met the first love of her life, Don Russell. She and Don married on Nov. 5, 1953. They were happily married for 36 years before his passing. During their marriage they had two children, Richard “Dicky” Russell and Teri Russell Link. Beverly spent many years in the retail business. She also loved to garden, shop and decorate her home. She always made her house magical at Christmas for her family.
Don Russell passed on Feb. 20, 1989. 10 years later Beverly met the second love of her life, Dawson Ensey. They married on Feb. 20, 1999 and made their home in Nocona for many years before moving to Bowie recently. Together they enjoyed traveling and attending western swing festivals.
Beverly is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Don Russell; brothers, Ronnie Brown and Billy Brown; sister, Jo Brown Witt; step-daughters, Iris Ensey and Angela Ensey Driskill and great-granddaughter, Taylor Ann Weber.
Beverly is survived by her husband, Dawson Ensey, Bowie; son, Dicky Russell, Katy, TX; daughter, Teri Russell Link and husband Wesley, Bowie; step-children, Sherry Floyd, Albuquerque, NM and Byron Ensey and wife Loretta, Forestburg; sister, Delores Brown Lemons, Nocona; grandchildren, Brent Russell and wife Lori, Colorado, Jennifer Russell Hodges and husband Derek, Lewisville, Justin Russell, Denton, Andrew Russell and wife Madison, Sanger, Kolby Weber and wife Emily, Nocona, Karly Weber, Bowie and Kamry Weber and wife Kealy, Nocona and great-grandchildren, Matthew, Ella and Olivia Russell, Avery, Jack, Liam, Harper and Hudson Hodges, Baylin, Wyatt and Riley Russell and Presley, Landon and Brooks Weber.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

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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.