OBITUARIES
Robert E. Brown
August 19, 1949 – September 13, 2020
SILVER LAKES – Robert E. Brown, 71, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Silver Lakes Ranch near Sunset, TX. on Sept. 13, 2020.
Robert will be buried at sea with a ceremony by the United States Navy. It will take place when the ship is deployed out of the Port of San Diego/Coronado Island where he did his basic.
Robert was born August 19, 1949 in Cleburne, TX. to Robert H. and Mary (Smith) Brown, grandson to “Gilley” Brown. All whom have preceded him in death.
He graduated from Cleburne High School in 1967 where he was voted “most flirtatious” of his senior class. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a “Frogman,” Underwater Demolition Team 11, in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969. During that time, “Brown Aye,” as his team called him, was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal twice, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and the Basic Parachute Insignia. He was thankful for the Navy as they taught him scuba diving and survival skills. As an avid scuba diver he used those skills until the day he passed even getting his grandson Carson certified diving at age 10.
He retired with 38 years of service from the ATSF/BNSF Rwy. Co. in August 2008. He started on a signal gang and worked his way up through the ranks retiring as a director. He attended Montague County Cowboy Church after he moved to Silver Lakes Ranch in 2007. He loved his SLR and MCCC “families” and in return was definitely loved by them! He was known as a kind, generous, funny and loving guy by all that were fortunate enough to have known him through the years. No one was a stranger to him. He was “bigger than life itself!”
Robert is survived by his wife, Debra K. Goodson, Silver Lakes Ranch; stepmother, Betty Brown, Dallas; mother-in-law, Loretta Bailey, Fort Madison, IA; siblings, Rita “Skeeter” Tidwell and Richard (Mary) Brown, both of Cleburne; step-siblings, Jerry (Christine) Holley, Carol Vathis, both of Dallas, Beth (Biff) Rippenkroeger and Jeff (Jackie) Walsinger both of Fort Madison, IA.; son, Dasan Brown, Alvarado; daughter, Dawn (Jerry) Chaparro, Fairview; grandchildren, Alecia Rene, South Carolina, Jerry Padilla, Fort Worth, Adam Elarnaouty, Lake Dallas and Carson Brown, his “special dive buddy,” Alvarado; three great-grandchildren; five nephews; three nieces; several great-nieces and nephews; great friend, Mike Elarnaouty, Lake Dallas; dog, Jessie; and cat, Marmalade.
Donations may be made in his name to: Bowie Animal Shelter 1504 E. Wise St. Bowie.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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