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Cash R. Langford, 61, died on March 29, 2023 in Nocona, TX. He was born on September 7, 1961 in Nocona, TX to Roy & Dorothy Wright Langford. Cash was a hard-worker all of his life and would gladly give the shirt off his back for someone in need. He never knew a stranger. He married the love of his life LaVonda Harrison on October 5, 1984 at the First Baptist Church in Nocona. He worked for Jerry Woods Funeral Home off and on since he was in high school until he and LaVonda became owners in 2016 where he served the community of Nocona with much compassion and dedication. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren most of all. His hobbies were shooting skeet and attending his grandchildren’s activities. He was a member of Jean’s Men’s Bible Class in Nocona, First Baptist Church in Nocona, Nocona Masonic Lodge #753 where he was a past master and past District Deputy Grand Master and Saint Jo Masonic Lodge#483. Cash is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Alton Wayne “Pete” Langford. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, LaVonda Langford of Nocona, TX, sons, Colt Langford & wife Kelly of Bellevue, TX, Christopher Frantom of Farmington, N.M., brothers, Don Richards of Trenton, TX, Bob Langford & wife Marianne of Nocona, TX, sister, Sara Langford of Fort Worth, TX, grandchildren, Nicholas Frantom, Tyler Allen, Cowyn Langford & Ridley Langford, and brother-in-law, Wayne Harrison of Terral, OK as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held at 2 P.M. on Saturday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Dave Woodbury & Dr. Scott Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow in Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shane Dick, Matt Langford, Blake Langford, Troy Murray, Jeff Allen and Jason Johnson. Honorary Pallbearers are Jean’s Men’s Bible Class, The Masonic Lodges and the Nocona High School Class of 80. Memorial donations may be made to Jean’s Men’s Bible Class or Nocona Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund.

Teresa Bratton, 69, died on March 12, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born to Bennett & Opal Gusoni on October 10, 1953 in French Camp, CA. Teresa was a caretaker most of her life. She was a true matriarch of her family always taking care of them and supporting them. She married Carl Bratton in 1978 in Reno, Nevada. He preceded her in death on March 21, 2013. She is also preceded in death by her parents, son, Chris Bratton, sister, Sue Mullen, and granddaughter Breeanna Cole. She is survived by her son, Leon Bratton & wife Wendy of Nocona, TX, daughter, Robin Singleton of Wichita Falls, TX, brother, Frank Cefaliello of Ceres, CA, sister-in-laws, Penny Parker of California and Mary Bratton of Oklahoma, grandchildren, Allissa Bratton, Cooper Bratton, Byron Mosebach, Kayla Mosebach, Courtney Thomason, Keyla Singleton, Kayla Singleton, Raysin Luna, 5 great-grandsons and 3 great-granddaughters. There will be a visitation on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 1 P.M. until service time at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A Graveside service will follow visitation at 2 P.M. at Eagle Point Cemetery in Montague County Texas. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society. 

Lucio Herrera, 32, died on March 5, 2023 in Comanche, OK.  Lucio was a hard worker and a family man.  He was born in Nocona, TX to Antonio Herrera and Ernestina Gomez on December 10, 1990.  He was Catholic and worked mostly as an electrician and in the oil field. He is proceeded in death, by his father Antonio Herrera. He is survived by his Mother, Ernestina Gomez of Canyon, TX, Children, Liam Herrera of Missouri, Rosalia Beth Herrera of Hillsboro, TX, Mia Elizabeth Herrera of Terral, OK, Araceli Lucero Herrera of Terral, OK, Xavier King Herrera of Terral, OK, “ Love of his life” Alex Alvarez of Terral, Ok, Sisters, Tina Wood of Duncan, OK, Laura Salgado of Canyon, TX, Lisa Marie Lambert of Duncan, OK, Rosa Newton of Comanche, OK and brother Tony Flores of Nocona, TX.  There will be a rosary on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 1–2 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona.  A graveside service at 2:30 at Montague Catholic Cemetery in Montague, TX, officiated by Father Albert Frances.  Meal to follow after for family at Parish Hall 

Earl Len Bailey, 81, died on March 1, 2023 in Wichita Falls, TX. He was born on September 17, 1941 in Ackerly, TX to Thomas & Lois Nixon Bailey. Earl worked mostly as a job superintendent for road construction until later becoming a heating and air tech. He married the love of his life Pat Magness on Feb. 28, 1960 in Green Forest, Arkansas at the First Baptist Church. Earl was a member of the Nocona Hills Community Church. He is survived by his wife, Pat Bailey of Nocona, TX, sister, Jannace Van Tuyl of Midlothian, VA, brother, Dennis Bailey of Clyde, TX. 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11 AM at Nocona Hills Community Church with pastors, Jimmy Dale Tompkins and Paul Coronado officiating. Private family interment will follow at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Nocona Hills Community Church Children’s Fund.

Don Tidwell, 79, died on Feb. 28, 2023 in Nocona, TX. He was born in Haskell, TX to Floyd & Anna Wood Tidwell on May 13, 1943. Don owned and operated an auto repair shop in Carrollton, TX for many years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Nocona. He married Sandra Smith on November 14, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is preceded in death by his parents, children, Larry Tidwell Jr., Cynthia Tidwell, Jerry Don Tidwell, siblings, David, Mary and Pat Tidwell. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Tidwell of Nocona, TX, grandchildren, Angie Christmas & husband Michael, Amanda Moore, Brandon Reed & wife Laykan, Chance Reed & wife Jessica, Jeff Reed & Taylor Reed, 18 great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation at 1 P.M. on Friday at First United Methodist Church in Nocona followed by a funeral service at 2 P.M. at the church officiated by Minister Valleri Sewell. Interment will follow in Starkey Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chance Reed, Brandon Reed, Jeff Reed, Taylor Reed, Terry Tidwell, and Michael Christmas. Memorial donations may be made to the Carpenter’s Shop or Senior Citizen’s Center in Nocona https://www.noconacenter.com/about. 

Betty Lou Ingram Ice passed into our Savior’s arms the morning of February 26, 2023. She was born in Anna, Texas on December 13, 1929 to Tony Lee Ingram and Jessie Rowell Ingram at the beginning of the Great Depression and was their only child. Following graduation from Whitewright High School, Betty attended and graduated from a secretarial college in Denison, Texas. She obtained an administrative office position at Kraft Foods in Denison, TX following graduation. She then transferred to the Garland plant when it opened in 1949. Shortly thereafter, Betty met Doyce Kenneth Ice at First Baptist Church of Garland, Texas, where they remained lifelong members. 

Following the birth of their first daughter, Betty transitioned to working at home. She had an incredible work ethic as a homemaker, and it was rare to ever find her relaxing. Betty was a gifted seamstress and would stay up until the early hours of the morning making clothes for her daughters. Holidays and birthdays were special events for her family and were always celebrated with enticing meals and holiday décor. One of her favorite holidays was Halloween. She loved dressing as the neighborhood witch and surprising unsuspecting trick-or-treaters as they came to the porch. Betty also had the gift of gardening and showcased the neighborhood’s most beautiful flower beds. 

Betty sacrificially gave of herself by transporting her daughters to church choir, piano and voice lessons, and various club activities. She loved to shop, and her daughters were delighted to join her at Northpark Mall with a special treat afterwards at the Neiman Marcus Mermaid bar.

As her oldest daughter neared college age, Betty returned to work at The Horchow Collection in the administrative office until she retired at the age of 55.  

She is predeceased by her parents and her husband, Doyce Kenneth Ice. She leaves behind her children, Catherine Ice of Florida and Rhonda Ice Adams and husband, Robert E. Adams, of Saint Jo, Texas, granddaughters, Aubrey Fults, Brianna Adams and Autumn Joy Adams and two great grandchildren. 

A family graveside service was held on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Center Point Cemetery.

Susie Yeargin Russell, 76, died on Feb. 23, 2023 in Bowie, TX. She was born on April 3, 1946 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Jo and Walter Mock. She attended middle school at Taipe American School in Taiwan. She attended and graduated from Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio, TX in 1964. That same year she was selected as Miss Fort Sam Houston. She then attended college at East Texas State University. Susie owned and operated Sears and Montgomery Wards catalog stores until 1979 when she accepted a job at F & M bank now called Wells Fargo Bank in Nocona where she worked until retirement in 2012. She enjoyed clog dancing and all kinds of music from classical to rock but what she enjoyed most is her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Al Yeargin and Don Russell, son, Jeff Yeargin and daughter, Joey Yeargin-Clower. She is survived by her son, Jay Yeargin of League City, TX, granddaughter, Kimber Clower of Bowie, TX., and two best friends anyone could ever have, Glen and Eileen. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 27, 2023 from 6 – 7 P.M. at Jerry Woods Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service will follow on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 11 A.M. also at Jerry Woods Chapel with minister Valleri Sewell officiating. Interment will follow in Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Embry, Chase Fenoglio, Todd Wright, Hobie Meekins, Robert Fenoglio, and David Yeargin. The family would like to extend a huge thank you to Advanced Rehab of Bowie and Solaris Hospice for their great care.

Anna Lee Haralson, 77, died at her home surrounded by her family on Feb. 23, 2023. She was born on October 22, 1945 in Ryan, OK to Hannan & Sybil Bryant. Anna worked as a homemaker and rancher most of her life. She enjoyed being outside and hunting for arrowheads and playing 42. Anna married Richard Haralson in 1988 in Nocona, TX. Nothing compared to the love she had for her children, grandchildren and family. She is preceded in death by her parents, son, Ryan Haralson, brother, Phil Bryant, and sister, Cecille Hodges. She is survived by her husband, Richard Haralson of Nocona, TX, children, David Duck of Nocona, TX, Patrick Duck & wife Brandy of Spanish Fort, TX, Rachel Haralson & husband Danson Cook of New Braunfels, brother, Billy Bryant of Brenham, TX, 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be a visitation on Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 2 - 3 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will follow Monday, February 27, 2023 at Center Point Cemetery at 2 P.M. with Billy Bryant officiating. Pallbearers will be Kasey Uselton, Chris Sterling, Mike Johnston, Dustin Bryant, Tommy Price, and Josiah Duck. Memorial donations may be made to Nocona Volunteer Fire Dept. or Wichita Falls Texoma Cancer Center.

Billie Ann Washom, age 88, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 in Wichita Falls, TX. Billie was born August 10, 1934 in Emporia, Kansas to Bill & Betty McGlaughlin John. Billie married her high school sweetheart Jimmie Ray Carr on December 14, 1954. They had a good life together where they ran two Texas Burger Restaurants in College Station and Bryan, TX. For several years, they then moved to Branson, MO where they started 2 hydroponic greenhouses which grew some of the biggest tomatoes that they sold to local grocery stores and at farmer’s markets. They enjoyed a lot of family time on the beautiful lakes there. They then moved to Joplin, MO where she worked for Silver Wheels Skating Rink as a secretary and accountant. She loved this job and retired from here after the tornado hit Joplin in 2011. When she was not working, she loved to paint. She was very talented and she followed in her mother’s footsteps with this gift. She also enjoyed going to the casino with her friends and staying there until the sun was coming up. She also loved playing bingo. One of her greatest loves were her puppy dogs. She had several throughout her life and they were all very spoiled babies. She was a Christian and loved her God. Billie lost her first love a few years after moving to Joplin. She was widowed for a long time until she met a second love, Gale Washom, they were married November 25, 2006. They only had a few years together before she lost him in 2012 to Alzheimer’s Disease. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Steven Ray Carr and a granddaughter, Leiton Carr. Although she was an only child she had a big loving family which meant the world to her. She leaves behind her children, Michael Carr & wife Kathy of Electra, TX, Debbie Thomason & husband Jim of Carthidge, MO, step-children, Debbie Thompson, Gayla Washom, Jackie Ferguson and husband Lenny an Richie Washom all from Galena, KS, 27 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. There will be a visitation on Sunday, February 19, 2023 from 3 – 4 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona, TX. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2 P.M. at Fairview Memorial Cemetery in Coffeyville, KS. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or ASPCA.

Mark Godwin, 59, died on February 11, 2023 in Denton, TX. He was born on January 6, 1964 in Nocona, TX to Jearl Dean Godwin & Wanda Hilliard Godwin. He worked as a truck driver most of his life. He is survived by his son, Jess Godwin of Weatherford, TX, sisters, Glynis Russell of Nocona, TX, Jodi Spencer of Woodway, TX, brother, Dennis Godwin of Burleson, TX, granddaughter, Charlotte Marie Godwin of Weatherford, TX and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel at 2 P.M. officiated by Minister Jack McBride. A private family interment will follow at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Larry Fenoglio, 69, passed away on February 9, 2023, in Fort Worth, TX.  He was born on May 1, 1953, in Nocona, TX to F.T. “Sonny” Fenoglio and Mary Lou Tanner Fenoglio.  Growing up in Montague County, Larry worked as a rancher most of his life.  He married Janna Sewell, the love of his life on December 1, 1978, in Nocona, TX.  Larry is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janna of Ringgold, TX, son, Chance & wife Lacey of Argyle, TX, his mother, Mary Lou Fenoglio of Ringgold, TX, sister, Diane Conrady of Windthorst, TX, grandchildren, Rylie, Sunnie and Bradlee Fenoglio, and last but not least his beloved dog, Dora.  Larry was preceded in death by his father, Sonny Fenoglio and daughter, Lane.  There will be a visitation on Sunday, February 12 from 1:30 – 2:30 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 11 A.M. at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona with Pastor Craig Rolen officiating.  Interment will follow in Ringgold Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Scott Hinton, Phil Staley, Danny Coffman, Danny Howard, Johnny Reynolds, Charles Tyson, Tom Henry, and Donnie Fenoglio.  After attending Gold-Burg High School, Larry graduated from Midwestern University in 1975, and was employed by the First National Bank of Bowie for several years. However, he soon realized his love for the land, and his aversion to suits and ties, led him to his lifetime passion, where partnered with his father, Sonny, and became what many called ‘The Business Rancher’.  Larry and his wife Janna founded and poured their hearts and souls into the Buckle Up For Lane Volleyball Tournament, in memory of their daughter. Thousands of lives were touched and hundreds of thousands of dollars were raised over the years for scholarships and charities.  Larry and his family enjoyed many outdoor activities, including fishing, camping, kayaking, and tubing down the Red River. One of his favorite hobbies was taking his granddaughters to feed and check the cows.  He also enjoyed board games, and was often called the board game bully by his children, nieces, and nephews. Larry was a servant, helping and volunteering for countless events and individuals. He never turned down a chance to help a friend or neighbor. He was the longest serving member of the Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department. Larry had a great love for animals, especially his beloved dogs. He once jokingly said that his lab Dora needed to be listed in his obituary. After the Ringgold fire in 2006, a national news source wanted to interview him, to which he agreed only if they feature his dog, Duke, who lost his life in the fire. Larry’s life was centered around his family; he loved his granddaughters with all his heart, and they loved their “Papa” just as much in return. He was always there for their school activities no matter the time or distance, just as he was for Chance and Lane. His love and support for his parents was boundless. He had lunch daily with his mom, even on his last day. Friends Scott & Allison Hinton have been an extra special blessing in Larry’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lane Fenoglio Scholarship Fund, Ringgold Baptist Church, Ringgold Volunteer Fire Department, or Ringgold Cemetary. Donations may be mailed to Janna Fenoglio, 375 Fite Road; Ringgold, Texas 76261

Steve McNatt, 87, died on February 7, 2023 in Nocona, TX. He was born on October 28, 1935 in Bowie, TX to Clark and Clara Wells McNatt. Steve worked as an engineering technician for 20 years at Texas Instruments in Richardson. Steve married the love of his life Wanda Haney on August 23, 1958 in Nocona. In 1975 Steve and Wanda moved back to Nocona and bought Handy Food Stores. In the late 70’s Steve and Ben Hill built the Dairy Queen in Saint Jo, TX. Steve was a member of the Nocona Hills Community Church and served on the Texas National Guard for 7 years. Steve is survived by his wife of 64 years Wanda McNatt of Nocona, TX, children, Stephen Mark McNatt of Nocona, TX, Lisa Jane Lemons & husband Shawn of Oklahoma City, OK, Crista Kay Smith & husband Randy of Aztec, NM, 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 1 P.M. at Nocona Hills Community Church with Pastor Paul Coronado officiating. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Nocona Hills Community Church Youth Program.

James Hill, 79, died on January 28, 2023 in Nocona, TX. James was born on July 31, 1943 in Fort Worth, TX to Vernon & Martha Carroll Hill. James worked mostly as a truck driver hauling cattle, wheat, fertilizer, hay, as well as many other things. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Martha Hill. He is survived by his sons, Jimmy Hill of Nocona, TX, Jacky Hill & wife Kendra of Nocona, TX, one sister, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He loved and supported his family with every fiber of his being. There will be a visitation on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 6 – 7 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Jack McBride officiating. Interment will follow in Nocona Cemetery. 

David Womack, 64, died on January 27, 2023 in Nocona, TX. He was born on April 1, 1958 in Nocona, to Eldon Womack Sr. and Patty Walker Womack. He worked in the oilfield most of his life doing many jobs mainly as a pumper. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Nocona. He is survived by his children, Bryan Womack of of Dumas, TX, Beth Schnick of Wichita Falls, TX, brothers, Donnie Womack & wife Tina of Nocona, Dale Womack & wife Cindy of Nocona, grandchildren, Ethan Womack of Gainesville, TX, Rebel & Ryder Schnick of Wichita Falls, TX and several nieces and nephews.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 11 A.M. at Nocona Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

Roland Dale Fatheree Jr., 74, died on January 1, 2023 at his home in Ben Wheeler, TX surrounded by his family. He was born on August 25, 1948 in Dallas, TX to Roland Fatheree Sr. and Bobbie Owens Fatheree. Dale had an extreme passion for cars being a member of the Shelby Cobra Association of Texas and Dallas Mustang Club. Dale worked as a police officer in Grand Prairie and Waxahachie, TX briefly until working as a draftsman most of his life. Dale married the love of his life Janet White on August 23, 1969 in Irving, TX. Dale is survived by his wife Janet Fatheree of Ben Wheeler, TX, children, Kenneth Fatheree & wife Gwendolyn of Ben Wheeler, TX, Heather Vaughn & husband Kevin of Saint Jo, TX, sister, Joy Denbow of Fort Worth, TX, brother, Danny Fatheree of Grand Prairie, TX, and grandchildren, Joshua Vaughn, Jason Vaughn, Destini Grounds and Kristen Vaughn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Donnie & David Fatheree. A visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona. A funeral service will follow at 2 P.M. at Jerry Woods Chapel officiated by Rev. Dave Woodbury. Interement will follow at Fatheree Cemetery in Montague County Texas. Memorial donations may be made to charity of choice.

Dawson William Ensey, 94, died on December 22, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on October 1, 1928 to Thomas and Mannie Crownover Ensey in Odell, TX. Dawson was very involved in the community of Nocona. He was a 32nd degree Mason of Nocona Masonic Lodge#753, a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona, Jean’s Men’s Bible Class and The Carpenter’s Shop. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Dawson married Alice Hudspeth who preceded him in death on January 16, 1990 then married Beverly Brown Russell whom preceded him in death on July 17, 2022. He is also preceded in death by his parents, children, Iris Spain, Angela Driskell, siblings, Leona Perhacs, Odessa Landers, Sydney Ensey, and Houston Ensey. He is survived by his children, Sherry Floyd, Byron Ensey and wife Loretta, step-children, Teri Russell Link and husband Wesley, Richard “Dicky” Russell, grandchildren, Cody Curren and wife Vicky, Kari Ann Ochoa and husband Gilbert, Charlie Chastain and wife Marin, Ronnie Spain, step-grandchildren, Brent Russell, Jennifer Hodges, Justin Russell, Andrew Russell, Kolby Weber, Karly Weber, and Kamry Weber, great-grandchildren, Courtney Curren, Rita Ramirez, Stacy Spain, Skyler Spain, Porter Chastain, and Everett Chastain, great-great-grandchildren, Rylan Forrester, Tommy Wright, Tristen Wright and Rosalee Wright. There will be a visitation on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 10 A.M. until service time at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona. A funeral service will follow at 11 A.M. at Bethel Baptist Church on Friday with Dr. Scott Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow in Perryman Cemetery, Forestburg, TX.