OBITUARIES
James “Jim” A. Bower Jr.
James “Jim” A. Bower Jr.
September 12, 1945 – July 11, 2017
STONEBURG- James “Jim” A. Bower Jr., 71, was called home to be with the angels and the Lord after a long illness. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 11, 2017.
A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. July 29 at Stoneburg Baptist Church at 8266 US Highway 81 in Stoneburg.
He was born Sept. 12, 1945 in Wichita, KS to James Alfred Bower Sr. and Irma Eileen Brooks Bower.
Jim married the love of his life Elizabeth Ann Camp on June 16, 1969. They had two beautiful daughters Meredith and Susan.
Jim was a loving and devoted husband and father who always put family first. He encouraged his daughters to be self-sufficient and creative, teaching them ceramics, candle making from the bees wax from his hives, casting gold and silver rings, photographing, fishing and skeet shooting, as well as target shooting.
In his earlier years, he was an avid hunter and mountain climber. Most of all Jim enjoyed collecting. Jim worked for Xerox Corporation in Dallas for many years and retired to become a rancher and raise his beloved longhorn cattle.
Jim was a caring person who always watched out for those not so fortunate particularly abused children. After he retired, Jim volunteered more than 500 hours of his time as a child advocate “CASA” Jim also served as an early member of the Montague County Child Welfare Board.
For many years Jim and Elizabeth enjoyed driving a SAG wagon for the Hotter N’ Hell 100 bicycle race in Wichita Falls in honor of their deceased daughter Meredith.
Jim was preceded in death by daughter, Meredith Ann Hatch; and his parents, James and Irma Bower.
He is survived by Elizabeth, his wife of 48 years, Susan Bower Nantz; daughter, Susan; six grandchildren, Madison Burt, Justin and Jordyn Nantz, Dalton, Jacob and Jared Hatch; and five nephews, Ross and Clay Camp, Benjamin and Matthew Cox and Charles Camp Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stoneburg Baptist Church building fund. The mailing address is Stoneburg Baptist Church, 8266 US Highway 81, Bowie, TX 76230.
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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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