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Betty Welsh Galloway

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Betty Welsh Galloway
June 7, 1927 – December 12, 2019
BOWIE – Betty Welsh Galloway, 92, passed away on Dec. 17, 2019 in Nocona, TX.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 19 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Dec. 20 in the Chapel of The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Father Albert Kanjirathumkal officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Betty was born on June 7, 1927, the seventh daughter born to Andrew W. Welsh and Bertha Mae Loan Welsh on a farm seven miles West of Winterset, IA. Her early education took place in a one room schoolhouses. Betty rode to school on horseback, often during bitterly cold Iowa winters, but she was committed to learning.
In 1939, after losing the farm during the depression, the family moved to Des Moines, IA where Betty graduated from North High School at the age of 16. While working at Davidson’s Department Store she met and fell in love with Robert George Galloway (Bob). Before his deployment to the Pacific Theater during World War II, Betty traveled to Biloxi, MS where she and Bob were secretly married in the Methodist Church on Jan. 9, 1945.
They enjoyed 67 years of marriage before Bob preceded Betty in death on Nov. 15, 2012. Bob chose to become a career soldier and Betty a career civil servant, retiring in 1980 after 26 years of service. During their careers, often in distant lands, their home was always open and welcoming to young soldiers and airmen.
Betty is survived by her children, Dr. Robert Galloway Col USA (ret.) and wife Julianne, Kingsbury, daughter, Gerry Lee Russell and husband John, Montague; grandchildren, Deana Uhl and husband David, Hempstead, Robert Galloway II and wife Amanda, Friendswood, Kerry Harpole and husband Jay, Houston, and Brandy Williams and husband Paul, Montague; and six great grandchildren, Robert Dean III and Promise Galloway, Kell and Lyla Harpole, and Jax and Kaz Williams.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Overcome Vision Loss Foundation, 37 Cannon Ridge Way, Gettysburg PA, 17325, www.overcomevisionloss.org.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
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John Wesley Woods

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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.

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Corina Mincher

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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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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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