OBITUARIES
Thomas Dean Richey
February 11, 1933 – April 8, 2021
BOWIE – Thomas Dean Richey, 88, Bowie, TX went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2021.
A graveside service was at 9 a.m. on April 12 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 11 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Thomas was born on Feb. 11, 1933 on the family farm in Bowie to Carl Sr. and Willie Mae (Collie) Richey. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1950, and as a young man joined the United States Air Force, where he served his country in the Korean War. Thomas then went to work in Fort Worth for Conviar. He then owned and operated a cleaners in Bowie. Later in life, he worked for various local businesses, before retiring from the First National Bank of Bowie in 1998.
After retirement, he enjoyed spending time on his farm working cattle and visiting with friends at the Longhorn in town. Thomas spent more than 50 years as a Mason in Bowie and was a longtime member of the VFW and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Bowie. Thomas will be remembered for his generosity and his willingness to help others without acknowledgment.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bonnie Richey Ford and her husband, Charles; second wife, Wilma Ford; brother, Carl Richey Jr. and wife, Pat; brother-in-law, Carroll Curb and nephews, Everett Richey and Freddy Ford.
Thomas is survived by his brother, Bennie Richey and wife, Sue, Midland; sister, Christine Curb, Albuquerque, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and special friends, Alan Miller and Jerry Clement both of Bowie.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Thomas to the First Baptist Church of Bowie at 307 Lindsey St. Bowie, TX 76230 or the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children at 2222 Welborn St. Dallas, TX 75219.
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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