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Helen Beth (Worley) Curry
Helen Beth (Worley) Curry
July 26, 1931 – January 31, 2018
BOWIE – Helen Beth (Worley) Curry fondly known as “Becky,” 86, passed away on Jan. 31, 2018 in Bowie, TX.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 3 in the chapel of The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
Becky was born July 26, 1931, in Bowie to Dave and Erle Worley. She was a retired elementary school teacher, serving in the Graham Schools as well as the Irving School District.
Becky was a Bowie High School graduate in the class of 1948 where she participated in the Jackrabbit band and where she received the honors from her classmates of once being named “Miss Congeniality” as well as “Most Beautiful.” She loved her years at BHS where she met many life-long friends. One of those special classmates was Roy Curry, whom she later married.
She was a faithful wife and loving mother of two children, a daughter, DiAnne and a son, Bronc. After they were in school, Becky made the decision to go back to school herself. She graduated from Midwestern State University, cum laude, where she earned her teaching degree.
Following her retirement, Becky and Roy moved back to Bowie and became involved in various community interests such as delivering Meals on Wheels, supporting the Bowie Library, as well as supporting the education of young people through their interest in the Bowie Educational Foundation. Becky participated in Maids and Matrons, Precepts Bible Studies and various bridge clubs.
Becky is preceded in death by her husband, Roy L. Curry, Sr.; her parents; brothers, Dave and Bob Worley and a sister, Mary Jo Carlisle.
She is survived by her sister, Kathryn “Bunny” Sanders, Bowie; daughter, DiAnne and husband Dr. James Dunn, Bowie; son, Bronc Curry and wife Lisa, Grand Prairie; and grandsons, James W. Dunn and wife, Jennifer, and Daniel W. Dunn.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Bowie Educational Foundation at P.O. Box 992, Bowie, Texas 76230-0992.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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