September 24, 1942 – October 2, 2024
NOCONA – Jimmie “Sue” Fechtler, 82, died Oct. 2, 2024.
There will be a visitation from 8:30 a.m. until service time on Oct. 7 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service will follow at 9 a.m. on Oct. 7 at Jerry Woods Chapel with minister Larry Knobloch. Interment will follow in Montague Cemetery.
She was born Jimmie Suella Gelfond on Sept. 24, 1942 to John J. Gelfond and Betty Ruth Miller Gelfond in Tucson, AZ. She married Melvin G. Fechtler on Dec. 28, 1972 in Mobile, AL. The couple moved to Montague County in 1980 and built their home of 44 years on Fechtler Road. They farmed and ranched for many years. She was a member of the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Bowie. She also hosted the church Singles Group at her home.
She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Betty Gelfond; husband, Melvin Fechtler; son, Jim Fechtler and sister, Marie Sloan.
She is survived by her daughter, Charis “Charlie” Hunt, Arlington; two grandsons; sister, Linda Lee Vanderipe, as well as extended sons, daughters, grandchildren and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Plus, 4210 Kell W. Blvd., Ste 204, Wichita Falls, TX 76301.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

July 18, 1939 – September 30, 2024
BEDFORD – Glenna Dean Drew, 85, died Sept. 30, 2024 in Fort Worth.
A graveside service took place at 11 a.m. on Oct. 4 at Hopewell Cemetery in Stoneburg, with Rex Hamilton as the officiant. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the cemetery.
She was born July 18, 1939 in Bowie to Otis Lee and Jessie Fleetice (Edgerton) Tucker. She graduated from Bowie High School in 1957. As a young woman she spent her days as a homemaker. She then went to work for Ward’s Drug, and later worked as a secretary for many years in the insurance industry at National Farm Life. She later began a career with Stafford Louden Print Company and Tarrant Printing for many years until her retirement. In 1989 she met Carl Drew and the couple married in 1994 in Fort Worth. She attended many years at the Ark of Faith Church.
She is preceded in death by her parents and 10 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Drew, Bedford; sons, Steve Stover, Keller, Michael Stover, Fort Worth and Carl James “C.J.” Drew IV, Conroe, TX; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Tucker, Fort Worth and Jerry Tucker, Lufkin, TX; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the Shriners Children’s Hospital or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

August 18, 1963 – September 26, 2024
SPRINGTOWN – Jim Bob Fain, 61, passed away on Sept. 26, 2024 after battling complications from a stroke and heart failure.
As he rides off into the sunset, reunited with those who have gone before him, we invite you to a celebration of Jim Bob’s life at 11 a.m. on Oct. 2 at the Cooke County Cowboy Church located at 8207 Hwy 82 East, Gainesville, followed by a meal.
Born in Clay County on Aug. 18, 1963, Jim Bob Fain was born to Charles Alfred Fain and Gloria Ann Gray. He was the oldest of seven children.
Jim Bob was known as a hard worker and a reliable friend to many. His easy-going nature and gift for conversation were legendary—he could strike up a chat with just about anyone, anytime. He had a love for country life, horses and classic country music. He also had a reputation for being incredibly frugal, often joking that he was so tight he squeaked when he walked. His knack for finding a deal was unmatched, and it became a trait his family and friends fondly remember with a smile.
He is survived by his only son, Casey Fain and wife Jenny Fain. He was a proud grandfather to his five grandsons, Knox, Fritz, Theo, Othniel and Veran.
The family kindly requests that donations be made to the Cowboy Church in his honor, in lieu of flowers.

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