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Donnie Gene Sewell

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November 14, 1929 – June 18, 2016
NOCONA – Donnie Gene Sewell, 86, passed away on June 18, 2016 in Amarillo, TX.
Donnie’s funeral service was at 10 a.m. June 22 at Scott Morris Funeral Home in Nocona. Interment followed at Longbranch Cemetery with John Morris Jr. officiating.
Mr. Sewell was born Nov. 14, 1929 in Nocona to Luther Wilton Sewell and Lura (Nelson) Sewell. Donnie grew up in Nocona and graduated from Nocona High School.
During his lifetime, Donnie worked for Enid Justin at the Nocona boot factory, worked on a ranch in New Mexico and served in the United States Air Force for some 15 years, including the Korean War, Vietnam Conflict, the Cuban Missile Crisis and the Bay of Pigs, logging more than 5,000 hours as a pilot.
Donnie also worked as a welder in California and a game warden in Junction.
In 1964, Donnie married Phyliss Ann Goodwin. This year they celebrated their 52nd anniversary. They eventually made their home in Umbarger, TX and lived in the same home for more than 15 years.
Donnie knew how to be a man, a husband, a dad, grandad and great granddad. He knew what it meant to work and he knew how to love his family.
Donnie also knew what it meant to love and serve God, and his faith was deeply important to him. While his family will certainly miss him, Donnie goes on to enjoy his sweet reward with God and the heavenly host.
Donnie was preceded in death by his parents and by one brother, Billy Ray Sewell and Billy’s wife Frances.
Donnie is survived by his wife Phyllis; son, Monte and wife Brye (Goolsby) Sewell, Bowie; daughter, Dinita and husband Lance Heitz; grandchildren, Slader and Max Goolsby, Syndey Heitz and Cheyenne Camacho; great grandchildren, Dakota Heitz and Sophia Camacho; niece, Sheila Chenault, and nephews Kevin Sewell, Randy Sewell and Ty Sewell.
Arrangement were entrusted to Scott-Morris Funeral Home in Nocona.
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John Wesley Woods

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July 4, 1954 – May 5, 2026
NOCONA – John Wesley Woods, 71, died on May 5, 2026.
A private family service will be at a later date.
He was born to Otha Lee and Ruby Dean Allison Woods on July 4, 1954, in El Paso. He worked for the City of Nocona for many years, serving in a variety of roles, primarily at the water plant. He married Robin O’Neal on April 14, 2007 in Nocona.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather; and brothers, Larry Woods and Jay Woods.
He is survived by his wife, Robin Woods, Nocona; children, Michelle Sutton, Nocona and John C. Woods, Wichita Falls; stepchildren, Wacey White, Terral and Whitney Eldred; brothers, Otha Woods, Burleson and Mike Woods, Rockwall; and 11 grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Nocona Volunteer Fire Department, Lucky Paw’s Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 595, Nocona, TX 76255 or Jean’s Men’s Bible Class, P.O. Box 277, Nocona, TX76255.

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Corina Mincher

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November 23, 1945 – May 14, 2026
NOCONA – Corina Mincher, 80, died on May 14, 2026.
There will be a graveside service on May 17 at Ryan Cemetery, Ryan, OK with Pastor Rick Tarpley officiating. Pallbearers will be Joey Beverage, Derik Beverage, Rodney Beverage, Kendell Fleming, Savanna Nail and Aimee Sowell. Honorary Pallbearers are, Joe Smith, Wyatt Beverage and Nora Flores.
She was born on Nov. 23, 1945 in Atoka, OK to Ben and Mary Thompson Mincher. She worked at the Nursing Home in Nocona for most of her life. She grew up going to the Baptist church.
She is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Malinda Beverage Marshall; one granddaughter and siblings, Lee Roy, Pam, Sue, Dub, Houston, Lisa, Ruthie May and twin sister, Loriena.
She is survived by her children, Lana Greer, Nocona, Richard Beverage, Bowie, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

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Barbara Gail Noble

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July 15, 1955 – May 7, 2026
HENRIETTA – Barbara Gail Noble, 70, passed away on May 7, 2026.
The family received friends between 6-8 p.m. on May 11 at Owens & Brumley Funeral Home in Henrietta.
A graveside service was st 10 a.m. on May 12 at Hope Cemetery in Henrietta with Roger Deerinwater officiating.
Barbara was born on July 15, 1955 in Fort Worth to Roland Dale and Lorena (Taylor) Proctor. She married Robert Noble on July 9, 1989. Barbara was a private duty nurse for many years and took care of her mother. She served as president, and owned and operated Abner’s Nutrition Center since 2004. Barbara was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roland Dale Proctor; brother, Robert Dale Proctor; sister, Sherry Lynn Howard and granddaughter, Racey Sternadel.
She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Robert Noble; mother, Lorena Proctor; two sons, Matthew Sternadel and wife Terry, and Mitchell Sternadel and wife Crystal; step-children, Robert C. Noble, Denise Casey and husband Paul, and Bethany Razavizaqdeh and husband Michael; two sisters, Teresa Grant and Bonita Proctor; 11 grandchildren, Bailey, Hunter, Laci, Tyler, Hannah, Kiley, Chauncey, Phoenix, Alexis, Alexander and Jaidyn; three great-grandchildren, Tripp, Millie and Bennett; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com.
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1317 9th Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940-322-3181 | www.owensandbrumley.com

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