OBITUARIES
Miguel Tomas Garza
Miguel Tomas Garza
April 23, 1998 – June 11, 2016
SANGER – Miguel Tomas Garza, 18, passed away on June 11, 2016 in Sanger, TX.
A celebration of Miguel’s life was at 6 p.m. June 17 at the Sanger High School auditorium. Miguel’s great-aunt, Shirley Wright presided over the service.
Miguel Tomas Garza was born April 23, 1998 in Denton to Eric and Rena Lois (Wilhelm) Garza.
He would have been a senior with the class of 2017 at Sanger High School. He played the position of defensive lineman on the Sanger Indian football team. Miguel loved football and loved his coaches and teammates.
In addition to the Sanger Indians, he loved the Philadelphia Eagles and especially enjoyed razzing his brother Seth when they beat the Dallas Cowboys. He was a huge fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and #22 Andrew McCutchen. He recently attended a ball game while the Texas Rangers were playing the Pirates and he was all decked out in his Pirates gear. He was a member of the Asbury Methodist Church in Denton.
Miguel was a blissful 18-year-old who touched many lives and was always positive and happy. He enjoyed life and time with his friends and could often be found dancing around the kitchen with two of his best friends, Tanner Cason and Braven Smith.
He became fast friends with foreign exchange student Ava who was attending school in Sanger from Holland. Miguel found his soulmate and kindred spirit in Gabby Devore. They were inseparable. They ran every morning at 6 a.m. and then went to get blueberry donuts. He and his grandpa, Tommy, were thick as thieves and was the light of Tommy’s life.
He is survived by his parents, Eric and Rena, Sanger; sister, Jessica Caleigh Garza, Sanger; brother, Seth Andrew Garza, Denton; Grandparents, Tommy Dale and Billie Lois Wilhelm, and Mary and Joe Garza all of Sanger; nieces, Grace Bell Garza and Delilah Garza, and nephew, Noah Gilbert.
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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.
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.
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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