OBITUARIES
Don Fenner

December 23, 1933- September 13, 2023
NOCONA – Don Fenner, 89, died on Sept. 13, 2023 in Nocona.
A family visitation was from 6-7 p.m., Sept. 18 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona. A celebration of life was at 2 p.m Sept. 19 at Bethel Baptist Church, Nocona, officiated by Jonathan Brown.
Interment followed at Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robin Walker, Cecil Sparks, David Woolery, Dana Woolery, Ken Koontz, Clint Snow, Jerry Dan Davis, and Donnie Davis. Honorary Pallbearers are Dax Stilwell, Jameson and River Fenner, Tommy Walker, Heath Walker, Kolby Walker, Andre’ Walker, Tyler Price, RJ Walker, Collin Fergason, Liam and Leroy Walker.
He was born on Dec. 23, 1933 in Iowa Park to Jesse Leonard “Jack” Fenner and Louisa Ellen “Louell” Smith Fenner. He was a 1952 graduate of Nocona High School where he played football. He played basketball, baseball, ran track, and participated in FFA. After graduation, he continued playing sports for many years while participating in the Montague County Men’s Inter-Mural Volleyball League, Bowling leagues, and was even a Golden Gloves boxer in 1961. He served as a volunteer fireman, a youth league umpire, and coached for the Golden Gloves Boxing organization. He was a charter member of Jean’s Men’s Bible Class in Nocona.
In 1961, He married Virginia Mae Rich Fenner at his parent’s home in Nocona. Together they shared a blended family of four children. After getting married, they first lived in Bridgeport and eventually settled in Nocona.
He worked on a work-over unit servicing oil wells. Then, he held various jobs for multiple oil companies and later ran his own work-over rig. Around 1971, he began pumping at the North Field in Spanish Fort. He pumped for multiple companies and independent well owners until his retirement in 2018 at age 85.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Louell Fenner; sisters, Noma Martin, Bennie Dennis, and Lavene Taylor; brothers, Leonard Doyle and Walter “Lee” Fenner; sons, Leslie Wade Walker and Ricky Alan Walker; one grandson and two great-grandsons.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Fenner; daughter, Debra “LeAnne” Owen; son, Farrell Fenner and 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and four great-great grandbabies.
In lieu of flowers can be made to Lucky Paws Animal Shelter 653 Airport Rd. Nocona, TX 76255, or to Bethel Baptist Church 310 Seventh St., Nocona, TX 76255 or a charity of your choice.
OBITUARIES
Gary Lynn “Buzz” Curry

January 7, 1943 – April 2, 2025
OKLAHOMA – Gary Lynn “Buzz” Curry, 82, died on April 2, 2025.
A viewing was from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. on April 8 with the family present to receive friends.
A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on April 9 at Mallory Chapel in Spiro, OK with Pastor Doyle Martin officiating. Burial followed at New Hope Cemetery under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro. Pallbearers were Gary Stewart, Bill Ayers, Bob Curry, Sam Stewart, Ryan Sample, and Jesse Sample; and honorary pallbearers were Billy Clouse and Levi Jones.
He was born on Jan. 7, 1943, in Idabel, OK to Reese and Thelma (Singleton) Curry, he was the fourth of five children. The family later settled in Broken Bow, where his father worked as a meat cutter and his mother served the community as a nurse.
Curry graduated from Broken Bow High School and earned a football scholarship to Southeastern State University. He served his country by joining the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, serving overseas in Frankfurt, Germany. There, he also attended military cooking school at Fort Dix.
After his military service, he gave his heart fully to the Lord and pursued Bible ministry studies in Dallas where he met the love of his life, Diana.
Gary was a lifelong grocer, a trade he learned from his father. He served as Sunday school superintendent, a Royal Rangers leader, and a member of the Parks and Recreation Board in Bowie. While on the board, he helped lead projects to upgrade the local park , swimming pool and rodeo grounds—spaces he knew were vital for youth and community spirit.
He was a devoted Christian and a proud member of the Assembly of God Church in Bokoshe.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Glen, Gerald and Gene Curry; and sister, Judy Sample.
He is survived by his wife, Diana Curry; daughter, Terah Curry; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and friends.
Messages of condolence may be left at MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.
OBITUARIES
Kinsleigh Ann Dorman

March 28, 2025 – April 5, 2025
NOCONA – Kinsleigh Ann Dorman, infant, died on April 5, 2025
A graveside memorial was at 1 p.m. on April 11 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Kinsleigh was born on March 28, 2025, at Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. She was the daughter of Rylan Dorman and Kelsee Harrington.
She was preceded in death by her Mawmaw, Sherry Dorman.
She is survived by her parents, Rylan Dorman and Kelsee Harrington; older brother, Kyler Dorman; grandparents, Todd and Jessica Harrington, Michael and Chrissy Freeman, and Greg Dorman; great-grandmother, Martha Miller and several uncles and an aunt.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
OBITUARIES
James Paul “Jamie” Herold

January 19, 1993 – April 12, 2025
BOWIE – James Paul “Jamie” Herold, 32, died on April 12, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on April 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on April 17 at the Carter Lake Baptist Church in Bowie, with Darren Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Newport Cemetery.
He was born Jan. 19, 1993, in Wichita Falls. He graduated from Bowie High School in 2014. Herold was a member of the Carter Lake Baptist Church, were he enjoyed singing and assisting with music. He had a caring heart and loved to help and volunteer at Hospice of Wichita Falls.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Lori Meadows; aunt, Cindy Booth and uncle, Leonard Skelton.
He is survived by his grandmother, Darlene Skelton, Bowie; brothers, Paul Herold, Wichita Falls and Shawn Meadows, Dunnellon, FL; two nieces; two nephews; aunt, Tammy Perez, Bowie; uncles, Steve Sketon, South Carolina and Mark Skelton, Wichita Falls; and numerous cousins.
The family is deeply grateful for the care and kindness provided by Hospice of Wichita Falls, and should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Jamie to Hospice of Wichita Falls at P.O. Box 4804, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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