OBITUARIES
Loyal Don Killen
Loyal Don Killen

Decemeber 5, 1933 – January 5, 2017
BOWIE — Loyal Don Killen, 83, passed away Jan. 5, 2017 in Bowie, TX.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Post Oak Cemetery with his friend Pastor John Clark of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating.
Loyal was born Dec. 5,1933 in Silver Hill, TX to Robert and Pansy (McCafferty) Killen. He graduated from Jacksboro High School in May 1952 where he was active in the FFA.
Loyal married Shirley Rater and they were the parents of four sons. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard as a Sargent in artillery for eight years.
Loyal’s entrepreneurial spirit led him into many interests and careers. He was foreman for Bowie Industries for 10 years. Loyal was a licensed pilot and flew to Canada on frequent hunting trips.
He attended real estate studies to become a realtor and worked for Texland Real Estate. Loyal later formed his own firm, Red River Real Estate. He appreciated his many friends and supported several groups, such as, Bowie Senior Citizens Project, and Silver Strings Entertainment Center.
Loyal loved meeting his special friends for breakfast at the Dairy Queen, dancing at Silver Strings and playing 42. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Loyal married Harriett Bradley Butler in March 1992. They have resided on their farm near Silver Lakes since 1994.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Pansy Killen; brother, Lynford “Red” Killen and son, Roy Killen.
Loyal is survived by his wife of 25 years, Harriett Killen, Bowie; sons, Jim Killen, Iowa Park, John Killen and Mike Killen both of Bowie; step-son, Brad Butler, Bowie; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step-granddaughters; close members of the family, Bruce Ward and wife Jennifer and their three children of Paradise Valley, AZ; and special friend, Lynda Medley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Bowie Senior Citizens Project at P.O. Box 1633, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
John Wesley Woods
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.
OBITUARIES
Corina Mincher
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.
OBITUARIES
Barbara Gail Noble
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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