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Frances Marie Ray Caswell
Frances Marie Ray Caswell
February 23, 1926 – September 1, 2019
BOWIE – Frances Marie Ray Caswell 93, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 1, 2019 in Decatur, TX.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Sept. 6 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 2 pm Sept. 7 at the First United Methodist Church in Bowie with grandsons, Dr. Micah Caswell and Pastor Mark Caswell and the Rev. Steve Martinez officiating. Burial will follow at the Sunset Cemetery in Sunset.
Frances was born in Pella to the Rev. Dave Quin and Nellie (Moss) Ray. As a young lady she worked at Roger’s Hospital in Decatur and a couple of department stores in Fort Worth.
She married Elmer Lawrence Caswell on July 6, 1946 in their Pastor’s home in Alvord. The couple made their home East of Sunset on the family farm. They were happily married for 51 years, until Elmer’s death on Nov. 15, 1997. Frances was a very organized homemaker, and made sure her three sons learned a good work ethic. She centered her world around her family.
Frances enjoyed all canning, especially her peach and plum jellies. She was currently the oldest member of the First United Methodist Church of Bowie. Frances will be remembered with love and appreciation as being a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her parents, the Rev. Dave and Nellie Ray; husband, Elmer Caswell; sister, Imogene Lynch and husband Glen; brother and sister-in-law, William and Wilma “Happy” Caswell; sister-in-law, Zelma Kimmons; nephew, Dalton “Poogan” Reynolds; niece, Velda Applegate; her in-laws, Sidney and Ollie Caswell; uncle and aunt, Oscar and Rilla Ray; and great grandson, Samuel Cooper.
Frances is survived by her three sons, David Caswell and wife Alberta, Valley View, Norman Caswell, Aubrey and friend Sally Holberg, Houston, and Gary Caswell and wife Shari, Wichita Falls; grandchildren, Molly L. Caswell Cooper and husband Christopher, Celina, Dr. Micah Caswell and wife Kristen, Denton, Pastor Mark Caswell and wife Terra, Frisco, Taylor Caswell Workman and husband Brandon Prosper, TX; Tyler Caswell, Lubbock and Tate Caswell, Wichita, Falls; great grandchildren, Mia Louise Cooper and Mary Victoria Cooper, Celina, Mason Lawrence Caswell and Kenlee Grace Caswell, Denton, Hudson David Caswell and Jack Norman Caswell, Frisco, and Grayson Workman, Prosper; nieces, Teresa Caswell Kelly and husband, Mike, Wichita Falls, and Nancy Caswell Laughton and husband Rick, Bowie; nephews, Doyle Ray Lynch and wife Virginia, Forestburg, and Gordy Lynch and late wife, Denna, Forestburg; great friend, Harold Holloway; as well as many unnamed relatives and a host of friends.
A special thank you to her caregivers and friends, Tina Betts, Mary Bess, Betty Smith, Faye Kirkland, Linda Fox, Fran Chappel, Connie Barnes, Jane Sullivan, Gina May, Kirsten Castle, June Bonham, Pam Brown, Gloria Perez and Sue Foster.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Frances to the First United Methodist Church Bowie at 1515 Jefferson Street, Bowie, TX76230, or the Redeemer Church Building Fund at 5017 Teasley Lane, Suite 145 #22, Denton, TX 76210, or the First Baptist Church Frisco at 7901 East Main Street, Frisco, TX 75034.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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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1317 9th Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301
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