OBITUARIES
Marilyn Garrett
January 8, 1933 – September 22, 2020
BOWIE – Marilyn Garrett, 87, passed away on Sept. 22, 2020 and those who have the hope of heaven know we will meet again.
A private burial was Oct. 2 at Charlie Cemetery, Charlie. A memorial will be in Alberta in the summer of 2021.
Earl and Freda Erickson’s second child, a honey-haired girl they named Marilyn, was born on Jan. 8, 1933. Marilyn grew up with her family in a log cabin her father built along the North Saskatchewan River, outside of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada. Her people were hardy immigrants and settlers, whose unafraid, the creative outlook also served her well as she established homes for her family across the globe while following her husband’s work. Marilyn met her handsome Texan, Jim Garrett. He changed her life in the best, most adventuresome way, while she was working in a movie theater in Edmonton. They lived in love for 64 years before Jim’s passing in 2017. Despite living in an era that railed against it, Marilyn was unashamed and confident in her calling as she relished running a well-managed home and raising her children.
Throughout her life, and in spite of the distance, her elder sister, Gwen, remained Marilyn’s best friend. Their relationship was warm, loving and constant until a recent stroke took her sister’s ability to communicate. Having filled each other’s cup with love and laughter so many times before, nothing of value was truly lost. Those who knew Marilyn best, and those that will miss her most, will attest that her reserved surface was only a thin disguise to a wonderful, quirky and truly big personality that endeared her to many.
Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Jim and her parents.
She is survived by her son, Tim and wife, Ruth, Wichita Falls; daughter, Jamie, Garland; step-son, Jim and wife, Janet, Norman, OK; sister, Gwen and husband, Jim Awid, Beaumont, Alberta; brother, Neil and wife Nadine, Parkland County Alberta; grandson, Aaron, Wichita Falls; nephews, Brad and his family, Israel; niece, Glenda, Edmonton, Alberta and Nathan and his family, Saskatchewan and niece, Elizabeth Myers and her family, Parkland County Alberta.
A special, love-filled, thank you is owed to Marilyn’s heroes, ladies with beautiful and patient souls who enabled Marilyn to continue living life to her fullest during those difficult later years – Lisa Sharber, Bowie, Gayla Mattix, Sunset and Kim Rollins, Garland.
Your fond remembrances are enough; but, if you wish to make a donation in her memory, Marilyn’s favorite charities included: Shriner’s Hospital of Dallas, Happy Hill Farm in Granbury and Cal Farley’s in Amarillo.
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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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