OBITUARIES
Bobby John Weeks
Bobby John Weeks
December 7, 1946 – December 31, 2017
ABILENE – Bobby John Weeks, 71, passed from this world to Heaven’s glory on Dec. 31, 2017, after a lengthy illness.
A visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Jan. 4 at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road.
A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Jan. 5 at Southwest Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Woodard and Dr. Scott Wilson officiating. Burial followed in Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery.
Bobby was born on Dec. 7, 1946, in Bowie to Robert E. and Alta Weeks. Bobby was an industrious individual who always thrived on working and serving others. He began work at the age of 13 in the Hutson Café with his Aunt Viola Owen as her assistant.
Bobby graduated from Bowie High School in 1965 and Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene in 1969. After serving briefly in the U.S. Army, he joined Dial Finance as a branch manager. In 1974, he joined the Hunter Insurance Agency and later purchased the agency creating the Weeks-Hunter Insurance Agency in Abilene only retiring in February 2017.
Bobby was a member of the Abilene Breakfast Optimist Club for more than 20 years and served as Lt. Governor for the North Texas District Optimist International. Bobby was also a leader in his profession, having served as president of the Independent Insurance Agents of Abilene.
Bobby was very active in his church community; he was a longtime member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Abilene where he was ordained as a deacon and served many years in that capacity in the congregation, as well as, church treasurer. He was a member of Southwest Park Baptist Church, Abilene also having served as a deacon and as chairman of the finance committee.
Bobby served as the treasurer of the Abilene Baptist Association for more than ten years. He was honored as the lay-person of the year by the Abilene Baptist Association in 2015. Bobby was truly a man with a giving, servant heart for the Lord’s ministry.
Bobby met the love of his life, Nancy Hunter, while a student at Hardin-Simmons University and attending Immanuel Baptist Church. They were married on June 7, 1968.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. and Alta Weeks, and brother-in-law, Ken Wilson.
Bobby is survived by his wife of 49 years, Nancy Weeks; son, John Weeks and his wife, Wendy, and their daughters, Hayley, Whitney and Courtney; daughter, Sarah Fambrough and her husband, Chad, and their children, Micah and Hope; sister, Lou Ellen Wilson, Alamogordo, NM; and many nieces and nephews.
A very special thanks to Dr. Heaven and Dr. Robinson in Abilene, the doctors and staff at M.D. Anderson in Houston and the wonderful nurses and staff on the Seventh Floor of the Parker Wing of Hendrick Hospital, in Abilene.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Abilene Baptist Association Social Ministries at 2058 Marshall Street, Abilene, TX 79605.
Memories may be shared and condolences submitted online at: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com
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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.
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.
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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