OBITUARIES
Danny Lynn Austin
December 30, 1949 – January 26, 2022
BOWIE – Danny Lynn Austin, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on Jan. 26, six days after his loving wife Becky passed.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the First United Methodist Church in Bowie, with the Rev. Steve Martinez officiating. The burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Danny was born on Dec. 30, 1949, in Wichita Falls to Sylvia Jo and Dan Austin. Danny married Becky Hall on June 13, 1970 and they were together for 51 years. Danny was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1973. He and his brother Ford served all four years on the USS Lexington.
After leaving the Navy, Danny and his wife, Becky Austin, moved to Bowie where he embarked on a career in the oil and gas industry spanning over four decades. He worked in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Colorado and the North Sea.
Danny was an avid fisherman, an accomplished artist and animal lover. Above all, he was a family man and his two granddaughters, Sophie and Stella, were the light of his life. Danny never saw a well he couldn’t work, a fish he couldn’t catch or a dog he wouldn’t pet.
He is survived by his daughter, Shea Brown and husband, Todd; son, Hunter Austin; granddaughters, Sophie and Stella Brown; brother, Ford Austin and sister, Jan Finks and husband, Scott.
The gift of life was given to Danny in 2016 with a lung transplant. He and Becky formed a close relationship with the donor family, attending family gatherings and celebrations. Please consider becoming an organ donor. Gifts in Danny’s memory may be made to The Twice Blessed House allsaintsfoundation.bswhealth.com/areas-of-need/twice-blessed-house or the Areas of Need Twice Blessed House Baylor S&W All Saints Health Foundation located at 1400 Eighth Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76104, main office: 817-922-7707, fax: 817-922-7245, email: ashf@bswhealth.org allsaintsfoundation.bswhealth.com and the Boys and Girls Club, Wichita Falls.
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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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