OBITUARIES

Jennie Lou Tune Ensey

Published

2 years ago

07/22/2022

January 14, 1929 – July 19, 2022
BOWIE – Jennie Lou Tune Ensey, 93, passed away on July 19, 2022 in Bowie.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. on July 22 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on July 23, in the chapel of The White Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Jennie was born on Jan. 14, 1929 to Sam and Olga Tune in Big Sandy, TX where she grew up and graduated from high school early at the age of 16. She then went on to attend The University of North Texas, receiving her bachelor’s degree at the age of 19. Jennie was the librarian at Stephenville High School and Bowie Junior High where she worked for 23 years before retiring in 1992.
Jennie met the love of her life, Harold Ensey and they married on Jan. 11, 1953. During their marriage they had three children, Ken, Karen and Kathy, and lived in various places throughout Texas before settling in Bowie in 1965. After retirement, Jennie and Harold spent most of their time traveling, visiting all 50 states and multiple countries, always making time for a round of golf. Jennie had a great love for genealogy and enjoyed researching her family roots. She was a member of Carter Lake Road Church of Christ.
Jennie is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Olga Tune; husband, Harold Ensey; son, Kenneth Ensey; daughter-in-law, Renee Laird Ensey and brother-in-law, Joe Curry.
Jennie is survived by her daughters, Karen Ensey King and husband Mickey, Bowie and Kathryn Ensey Tyson and husband Billy, Bellevue; sister, Mary Tune Evans, Bowie; sister-in-law, Betty Ensey Curry, Bowie; brother-in-law, Jerry Ensey and wife Roffie, Willis; grandsons, Gary Ensey, Bowie, Jason Ratliff and wife Brandy, Bowie and Erik King and wife Morgan, Bowie; granddaughters, Stephanie Tyson McCugh and husband David, Bowie and Leigh Ann Tyson Darneal and huband Jay, Houston; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers you may donate to the library of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Kelsi Jordyn Fulbright

Published

3 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

6 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

6 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.