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Thomas Jefferson Craft
Thomas Jefferson Craft
December 13, 1929 – September 22, 2018
CORPUS CHRISTI- Thomas Jefferson Craft, 88, passed away on Sept. 22, 2018.
A visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Terral Funeral Home in Terral, OK.
A graveside funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Sept. 28 at the Terral cemetery in Terral.
He was born Dec.13, 1929 in Fleetwood, OK. We have lost one of the wisest and kindest people that we’ve ever known. He had quite a sense of humor, and was never above pulling someone’s leg to get them to smile and laugh.
Tom graduated from Terral High School and went on to serve in the military as a sergeant in the Korean War. After the war, he returned to his beloved Oklahoma to attend Oklahoma State University and graduated in 1957 with a degree in agriculture.
Tom met his wife, Iris while attending Oklahoma State and from there the adventures began. In their early years, they lived in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Pennsylvania.
Later, they settled in Arizona and stayed there until retirement. While in Arizona, Tom worked for the Bureau of Land Management and mapped almost the entire state for the government.
He loved to garden, and could make anything grow, even with the most challenging of soil. His jalapeno peppers were always something to contend with, not to mention the beautiful tomatoes that he would grow year round. They finally moved to Bowie where they spent many happy years together in retirement.
Tom loved to golf in later years, and could out shoot his daughters and son on the course, which always gave them a big laugh. He spent his spare time making jelly and jam out of the many fruits that were grown in his backyard. His peach and strawberry jam was something everyone looked forward to. He was a third degree Mason with the Bowie Mason Lodge and active in the Methodist Church.
Tom was a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, brothers and his beloved wife, Iris.
He is survived by his three children, daughters, Susan (John) Giesing, Amy Craft and son, Jeff Craft all of Corpus Christi; sister, Helen Gunter, Terral OK; five grandchildren, Felicia Lasso, Alexandra Lasso, Jeremy Lasso, Declan Craft and Augustin Craft; two great grandchildren, Bentley Lasso and Arisa Lasso; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Condolences may be sent to terralfh@pldi.net.
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Terral Funeral Home
109 E. Apache St, Terral, OK 73569 | 580-437-2203
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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1317 9th Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940-322-3181 | www.owensandbrumley.com
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