OBITUARIES
Warner “Sonny” James Ritter Jr.
Warner “Sonny” James Ritter Jr.
June 20, 1950 – November 9, 2018
BOWIE – Warner” Sonny” James Ritter Jr., 68, passed from this earthly home and entered into his heavenly home on Nov. 9, 2018.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 14 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service are at 10 a.m. on Nov. 15 at the Old Country Church in Bowie with Pastors Doyle Wade and Charles Reed officiating.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Sonny was born June 20, 1950 in Stroud, OK to Warner James Sr. and Robbie (Stubblefield) Ritter.
He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from July 1969 to July 1973. Sonny married Lana Kay Smith in July 8, 1972 in Bowie. He worked for Peterbilt Motors for 25 years and retired as a finish painter in 2013.
Sonny enjoyed hunting, remodeling homes and piddling around his shop; but most of all his favorite thing was spending time with his four grandchildren, he truly was their best playmate. Sonny loved being the life of the party and making people laugh.
Sonny leaves us with two important legacies. First, that we all need to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to accept him as our Lord and Savior. Second, to laugh at whatever life hands you, whether it be good or bad. During his fight with cancer he did just that, touching many, many lives.
He is preceded by his parents, Warner James Sr. and Robbie Ritter; grandchildren, Daniel Warner Ritter and Meagan Louise Ritter; and niece, Andrea Dawn Hoppes.
Sonny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Lana Kay Ritter, Bowie; son, James C. Ritter and wife Tracy, Colorado Springs, CO; daughter, Heidi Bruhgett Ritter Fox and husband Chad, Bowie; grandsons, Matthew James C. Ritter and Zachary Steven Ritter both of Colorado Springs, CO; granddaughters, Kynleigh Kay Fox and Jewel Kessiah Fox, both of Bowie; sisters, Robbie Hoppes, Judy Haubert, Shelia Murrison, Betty Carroll and Ramona Braden; brother, Randy Ritter; and a host of nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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