OBITUARIES

Richard Lee Lipscomb

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5 years ago

06/29/2021

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January 29, 1946 – June 25, 2021

FORT WORTH – Richard Lee Lipscomb of Fort Worth – auto dealer, builder, real estate developer and family man extraordinaire – shut down his engine on June 25, 2021.
That motor fired January 29, 1946 when he was born to William Frederick and Frances Clark Lipscomb in Denton, Texas. He was raised in Nocona, Texas and following his graduation from Nocona High School in 1964 he went on to earn an accounting degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1968. He was also a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at UT. In the ensuing years he served his country in the National Guard and was the controller at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth while also buying and selling used cars on the side. The latter, which eventually became his full-time occupation, led to his 1979 acquisition of Jim Hogue Chevrolet Oldsmobile in his hometown of Nocona. Lipscomb Auto Center still thrives today, 43 years to the month, as the Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership in Bowie, Texas. Along the way he acquired more dealerships, built multiple real estate developments, and curated an extraordinary classic car collection. He also enjoyed his herd of longhorns at his ranch on the banks of the Brazos River.
His greatest love, though, was Carol Lynn Althage, his wife of almost 53 years who he met at The University of Texas. They were married in Augusta, Georgia on August 23rd, 1968.
He is survived by Carol; his three sons: Rik, Clark and Kelly; their wives and fiancé: Shaye, Meredith and Kelley; four grandkids: Carson, Liz, Mason and Dani; his adopted son Juan Carlos Zirion, wife Monika and their son JuanCa; his sister, Rita Talley; four cats, two dogs and a herd of longhorns.
Without a doubt, Richard Lipscomb is now cruising his Chevrolet Suburban down that great interstate in the sky, eating Oreos, heading to that eternal swap meet with aisles of classic car parts that never end. He had a great ride!
His life will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, at 2:30 in the afternoon at the Greenwood Cemetery Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth.
Please note: Richard was a man’s man and flowers were not really his thing, so his family requests donations be made in lieu of foliage to MD Anderson Leukemia Research at gifts.mdanderson.org.
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OBITUARIES

John Wesley Woods

Published

6 days ago

05/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Corina Mincher

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6 days ago

05/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Barbara Gail Noble

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2 weeks ago

05/13/2026

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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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