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Arthur James Jacob Ambrose Bayer

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Arthur James Jacob Ambrose Bayer
December 7, 1929 – October 30, 2016
MUENSTER – Arthur James Jacon Ambrose Bayer, 86, died Oct. 30, 2016 in Muenster, TX.
A rosary and vigil was at 5 p.m. Nov. 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
A mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. Nov. 3 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Ken Robinson officiating. Burial followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery. All services were under the care of Scott Funeral Home in Muenster.
Bayer was born Dec. 7, 1929 in Muenster to Joseph and Gertrude (Walterscheid) Bayer. After graduating from Sacred Heart School in 1947, he was drafted into the service where he was a paratrooper in the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team in the Korean Conflict. Upon returning to Muenster, he bought a small herd of cattle and began working in concrete, bricklaying and farming.
On Sept. 27, 1955 he married Frances Elizabeth Knabe in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Bayer served as an Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of the finance committee and building committee for the Sacred Heart Church. Bayer was a charter member of the Jaycees. He was a lifetime member of the VFW #6205 and served as Commander from 1963-1964. He was the sergeant of arms for the squad for military funerals for 50 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gertrude (Walterscheid) Bayer; grandson, John Rogers; brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Anna Marie Bayer and brother, Robert Bayer.
He is survived by his wife, Frances Elizabeth (Knabe) Bayer, Muenster; daughters, Janet Barnhill, Muenster and Julia Simpson, Sherman; sons, Keith Bayer, Pennsylvania and Nathan Bayer, of Valley View; 13 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; sister, Ethel Mae Hesse, of Muenster; and one sister-in-law.

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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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Owens and Brumley Funeral Home and Cremation Center
1317 9th Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940-322-3181 | www.owensandbrumley.com

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