OBITUARIES

Edward Mervin Ledbetter

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7 years ago

09/20/2019

Edward Mervin Ledbetter
December 20, 1939 – September 17, 2019
BOWIE – Edward Mervin Ledbetter, 79, passed away Sept. 17, 2019 in Bowie, TX.
A visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Sept. 20 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 at The White Family Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Osborne officiating.
Ed was born on Dec. 20, 1939 in Gorman, TX to Thomas and Lois (Robertson) Ledbetter. He graduated from Albany High School in the Class of 1960. Ed married Carolyne McCart on Nov. 10, 1984 at Baptist Chapel in Plano, TX.
Ed served in the National Guard in the 60s and was called to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis for jungle training in South Louisiana swamp lands. Ed was an avid outdoors man, and loved to hunt, fish and play golf.
In high school Ed participated in FFA for two years, he was on the 2A State Football Championship Team in Albany in 1958. At only 165 lbs. he played both first string offensive and defensive tackle for four years, as he was extremely quick and fast. In 1957 and 1958 Ed won Tennis By-State and was awarded a college scholarship. Sadly he was unable to accept his scholarship due to his father’s untimely death.
Ed was the oldest son and took over his father’s Conoco Service Station to support the family. In 1958 he worked on the Coody Ranch in Caddo, TX. Following, Ed worked for Texas Instruments in California and Dallas. Ed’s greatest career achievement was Ledbetter Foundation, his hugely successful construction company in the Dallas Fort Worth area for 20-plus years. In his later years Ed worked at WalMart in Bowie for 20 years. Ed cherished his family and always took pride in the upkeep of his ranch.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Thomas Franklin Ledbetter and Carl Gene Ledbetter.
Ed is survived by his wife, Carolyne Ledbetter, Bowie; daughter, Michelle Albanese, Austin; son, Paul McPherson and daughter-in-law, Shannon, Austin; grandchildren, Jeff, Austin and Krystalynn; brothers, Floyd Ledbetter and wife Martha Jane, Sunset, and Carroll Dean Ledbetter and wife Rebecca, Abilene; sister, Verna Brister and husband Z.L., Abilene; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

John Wesley Woods

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5 days ago

05/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Corina Mincher

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5 days ago

05/20/2026

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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.

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Barbara Gail Noble

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2 weeks ago

05/13/2026

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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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