OBITUARIES
Jolene Gee Davenport
Jolene Gee Davenport
May 31, 1927 – June 16, 2017
WICHITA FALLS — Jolene Gee Davenport, 90, passed from this life into her eternal life with the Lord Jesus Christ on June 16, 2017.
A memorial service was at 11 a.m. June 19 at First Baptist Church, Bellevue with the Rev. Charles Davenport officiating. Interment followed in Bellevue Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.
Jolene was born on May 31, 1927 near Sunset. She graduated from Stoneburg High School in 1944. She married Roy W. Davenport Dec. 29, 1945 and resided in Bellevue until 2009. Her residence for the last eight years was in Wichita Falls.
She was a homemaker who was totally devoted to her Lord, her family, her church and her community. Nothing gave her more pleasure than to have the entire family present for a meal. She was, and still is, a great example of a Godly woman with a servant’s heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents Walter T. and Bonnie Lee Gee; husband Roy W. Davenport; brother, J.D. Gee and sister, Wanda Walters.
Jolene Davenport is survived by two sons, Thomas Davenport and wife Carolyn, Oak Point and Erwin Davenport and wife Elaine, Wichita Falls; five grandchildren, Brent Davenport, Wichita Falls, Jill Pennington and husband Dean, Lake Dallas, Todd Davenport and wife Nancy, Wichita Falls, Ruth Robbs and husband Tim, Frisco and Kyle Davenport and wife Jennifer, Wichita Falls; ten great-grandchildren; brother, John Gee and wife Louise; and sister, Judy Bardis and husband Michael.
The family requests that memorials be made to the following: Presbyterian Manor in Wichita Falls at 4600 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308, Hospice of Wichita Falls at PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, First Baptist Church in Bellevue at PO Box 98, Bellevue, TX 76228, or the Bellevue Ex-Students’ Association Scholarship Fund at PO Box 38, Bellevue.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at davisfuneralhome.net.
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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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