OBITUARIES
Rick Glen Laughton
August 4, 1956 – February 26, 2021
BOWIE – Rick Glen Laughton, 64, Bowie, TX went home unexpectedly to be with his Heavenly Father on Feb. 20, 2021.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Feb. 26 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with the Rev. Mark Caswell officiating. The burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Rick was born on Aug. 4, 1956 in San Gabriel, CA to Richard and Gwendoline Laughton.
All who knew Rick well knew what a servant’s heart he had. They knew how he loved to give back. He was involved, and received great joy and excitement, in working for children and being involved in children’s charities such as Toys for Tots.
Rick was accomplished in many areas: Repairing and restoring cars, woodworking and in quite a variety of other projects he chose to tackle. He graduated from Edgewood High School in West Covina in 1974, completing their Automotive Technician’s Program. He received nine ASE certifications as a master diagnostic technician, which was no easy feat. He worked in the automotive industry at Toyota in Santa Maria, California and enjoyed volunteering at the Santa Maria Museum of Flight.
Rick moved to Texas and met and married the love of his life, Nancy Caswell Laughton, on Sept. 24, 2005. Rick loved family and community and did all he could to contribute to both. Ricked worked for and retired from Entegris, formerly Poco Graphite, in Decatur. Rick and Nancy joined the Piston Heads Auto Club in 2008. Rick served as president for several years, and he and Nancy are still active members and avid car lovers. They both also enjoyed the mountains and wildlife of New Mexico and Colorado.
Rick was a wonderful husband, father, son, Uncle Ricky and Boppa Ricky to his three beautiful and energetic granddaughters. Boppa Ricky loved sending the girls videos of him singing silly songs and loving messages, and how they loved receiving them!
Rick is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Caswell Laughton, Bowie; daughter, Heather Parry and husband, Brian, California; son, Kyle Trae Caswell, Colorado; brother, Fred Laughton and wife, Donna, California; sister, Jeanne Rogers and husband, John, California; sister, Donna Laughton, California; granddaughters, Gracie, Emmeline and June Parry; many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles and many cousins.
Through our hearts are heavy, and we miss him here with us, we take comfort in knowing he is now waiting for us above.
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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