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Leiland L. Jett

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Leiland L. Jett
March 29, 1926 – February 5, 2020
BOWIE – Leiland L. Jett, 93, died on Feb. 5, 2020 in Decatur, TX.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 at the First Baptist Church in Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Leiland was born March 29, 1926 to Robert F. Jett and Lena A. (Lasch) Jett in Kleberg.
Leiland served his country, becoming a soldier of the United States Army in 1944, retiring from the army and Texas National Guard in 1970 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Leiland graduated from Texas A&M University as a civil engineer and was immediately employed by the Texas Department of Transportation as a registered professional engineer for 44 years, all of which was in Bowie. He received awards and commendations for highway engineering and industry. He was awarded the prestigious Gibb Gilchrist award by the department in 1985.
For a number of years, Leiland assisted the local Boy Scouts of America at both the unit and council levels, for which he was awarded the “Silver Beaver” and the “Order of the Arrow.” He also served on the local hospital board and the water supply board of Bowie.
Leiland has been a member of the First Baptist of Bowie for more than 55 plus years and for more than 43 years he continuously taught the Gideon Sunday School class.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Monte Jett,; and two brothers, Granville Jett and Connie Jett.
Leiland is survived by his wife of 70 years, Bobby Jett; son, Stephen Jett; and granddaughter, Monika Jett.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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