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Billie Lou Stark

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March 16, 1933 – January 6, 2022
BOWIE – Billie Lou Stark, 88, Bowie, TX, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 6, 2022.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the Montague County Cowboy Church in Montague, TX, with Pastor Joe Caballero officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Jan. 9, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Billie was born March 16, 1933 in Nocona to George and Posey Violet (Cato) Smith. She graduated from Bowie High School in 1952, where she was very active in basketball, and named basketball queen; as well as volleyball, and was voted class favorite.
On March 15, 1952, Billie married Thermon Stark in Terrall, OK. Together the couple raised six children. Billie enjoyed being a homemaker, keeping a spotless home and always offering to feed anyone. She was known for her amazing fried chicken. Billie enjoyed doing crafts and ceramics. Billie was a devoted wife and mother and loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thermon Stark, brother Jake Smith and sisters Helen Belcher, Cliffie Hill and Sue Yowell.
Billie is survived by her children Jim Stark and wife Carla, Brenda Makings and husband Jim, Larry Stark and wife Cindy, Ralph Stark and wife Jeanie, Judy Parker and husband Randy, and Jack Stark; grandchildren Devin Badly, Kayla Watts and husband Trey, Callie Jones and husband Ty, Ginger Morris, Kyle Makings and wife Nicole, Laramie Stark and wife Heather, Dylan Stark and wife Heather, Chelsea Mann, Sally DeArman and husband David, Lyndzie Ledford and husband Kyle, Justin Stark and wife Jennifer, Sheldyn Stark and husband BJ, Mendy Jones and husband Ben, Stacey Simpson and husband Nick; and 30 great-grandchildren.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
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John Wesley Woods

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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.

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Corina Mincher

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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.

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Barbara Gail Noble

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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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