OBITUARIES
Viola “Brownie” Fisher
Viola “Brownie” Fisher
December 30, 1922 – February 18, 2017
CHILDRESS- Viola “Brownie” Fisher, 94, passed away on Feb. 18, 2017 in Childress.
A visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 20 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Childress.
A funeral service was at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 at the Parkview Baptist Church with Pastor Don McFarland officiating and Associate Pastor Chase Finch assisting.
Burial will be at 3 p.m. in Elmwood Memorial Cemetery in Bowie under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.
Brownie was born on Dec. 30, 1922 in Colin County to John Willie Fuller and Ella Belle (May) Fuller. She married her first husband and the father of her three children, Lewis Hancock, and he preceded her in death in 1969.
In September of 1972, she married Barry Landry of Graham and he died in 1999. Then in 2001, Brownie married J.T. Fisher of Graham, and they were together until his death in 2006.
Brownie was a hard worker. She worked as the district clerk in Montague County, and as an insurance agent, baker and a seamstress.
Above all else, Brownie was a wonderful and loving mother and grandmother who adored her family. They brought her great joy and laughter.
Brownie was loved, admired and appreciated by many, and she will be remembered and missed.
Brownie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, John Wille (JW) Fuller, James Eugene Fuller, Arthur Marshall Fuller, Marvin Samuel Fuller, Ollie Raymond Fuller and Clyde Wesley Reynolds; sister, Louella Bell (Fuller) Jones; and great granddaughter, Olivia Michalle Tinney.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Alan Hancock and wife, Larell, Abilene, and Donald Roy Hancock and wife, Sandra, Childress; daughter, Susan Hancock Stuckey, Abilene; brother-in-law, Earl Jones, Bowie; grandchildren, Robert Lewis Hancock and wife, Laura, Lake Charles, LA, Neasa Michelle Ruiz and husband, Rene, Albuquerque, NM, Christopher Alan Hancock and wife, Terry, Comanche, Angela Rena Tinney and husband, Jeff, Fort Worth, Dondi Diane Ridens and husband, Ray, Childress, Barry Don Hancock and wife, Erica, Abilene, Wendy Michelle Hill and husband, Ben, Derky, KS, Amanda Ann Keys and husband, Brady, Lubbock and Joshua David Stuckey, Abilene; 19 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
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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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