OBITUARIES
Russell Wilfred Fenoglio
June 29, 1935 – January 28, 2026
MONTAGUE – Russell Wilfred Fenoglio, 90, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 28, 2026.
A memorial service took place at 3 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the First Baptist Church in Montague with Bro. Micky Miller officiating. Family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Russell was born June 29, 1935 in Montague to Emilia “Millie” Marchello and James J. “Pop” Fenoglio. Going to school in Montague and Nocona, he then graduated in 1953 from Forestburg High School where he met his wife of 70 years, Clara Jonell Miller of Mallard, TX. They were married on Feb. 18, 1955, in Fort Worth.
Russell and Jonell raised their family in Irving where he was a district manager for Southwestern General Life Insurance Company. They relocated their family back home to Montague in 1972, where he was a rancher and peanut farmer. The couple enjoyed playing dominoes (42 or 84) with their church family couples from Montague Baptist Church where he was a member and served as deacon.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Albert H. Fenoglio; sister, Gladys Anna (Fenoglio) Lemons and nephew Albert H. Fenoglio, Jr. “Buddy.”
Russell is survived by his wife, Jonell Fenoglio, Nocona; sons, Russell “Rusty” Wayne Fenoglio and wife Carolyn, Nocona, and James Clayton Fenoglio and wife Jill, Mallard; daughter, Diana Jo Hamilton and husband Dewayne, Bowie; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; niece, MaryAnn (Lemons) Ewing and husband Ronnie; and his special four-legged companion, “Queen” his black lab.
The family of Russell would like to extend its heartfelt thanks to all of the staff and physicians at Nocona General Hospital, Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Bowie and Solaris Hospice for the compassionate and care provided to him.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to First Baptist Church of Montague at P.O. 306, Montague, TX 76251, or the Mallard Cemetery Association at P.O. Box 28 Forestburg, TX 76239, or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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April 29, 1966 – March 4, 2026
BOWIE – Kindall Diane Gatlin, 59, died on March 4, 2026 in Wichita Falls, TX.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
She was born April 29, 1966, in Los Angeles, CA, to William Sr. and Carol Marie (Anderson) Gatlin. She was a devoted personal care attendant for Wichita Home Health Services.
She is preceded in death by her brother, William Todd Gatlin.
She is survived by her parents; daughter, Naomi Gatlin, Bowie; son, Conner Campbell, Bridgeport; three grandchildren and numerous cousins.
December 22, 1940 – March 3, 2026
BOWIE – Jacqueline “Jackie” Marie Wheeler, 85, died on March 3, 2026.
The family has chosen arrangements with cremation.
She was born Dec. 22, 1940, in Galveston to Charles Hans and Caroline Marie (Sass) Lindberg. She married Clark Wheeler on Aug. 20, 1987, in Las Vegas, NV and spent her days as a devoted homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband Clark.
She is survived by her daughter, Kerry Wheeler and one granddaughter.
October 26, 1938 – March 3, 2026
DECATUR – Frances “Janell” McNutt, 87, died on March 3, 2026 in Decatur, TX.
A graveside service took place at 2 p.m. on March 10, at Crestview Memorial Park in Wichita Falls.
She was born Oct. 26, 1938 in Temple, OK to Thomas and Hazel (McPherson) Sanders. On Oct. 30, 1959, she married Bobby McNutt in Wichita Falls. She worked for the Jim Bowie Restaurant for several years before retiring.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby McNutt; sister, Evelyn Penn and brother, Clifton Sanders.
She is survived by her brother, Charles Sanders, Wichita Falls; four sons, Keith McNutt, Henrietta, Rocky McNutt, Bowie, Chuck McNutt, Burkburnett and Tommy McNutt, Henrietta; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
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