OBITUARIES
James W. “Bud” Pickett
December 1, 1943 – February 7, 2022
FORT WORTH – James W. “Bud” Pickett went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 7, 2022.
A memorial service for Bud was at 2 p.m. Feb. 16, at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth.
Bud was born Dec. 1, 1943 in Bowie to Cecil W. Pickett and Tennie Lura “Kate” Farmer Pickett.
He spent his youth in Newport, graduating from Bowie High School in 1963. Bud married his high school sweetheart, Mary Ann Roberson, on Aug. 27, 1965. He was drafted in November 1965 and entered the U.S. Army on his birthday a month later. He served as a front line helicopter mechanic in Vietnam as part of the 1st Air Cavalry Division from May 1966 to May 1967. He was honorably discharged in December 1967.
Bud and Ann lived in Fort Worth from 1967 to 1974, and after a brief time living in southern California, they settled back in Fort Worth with their family 1976. He began his career with Clear Channel in February 1976 and worked there for 41 years before his retirement in December 2016.
Bud was an avid sports fan and attended every sporting event that his children were in. He spent his retirement years spending as much time as he could with his grandchildren, attending every sporting event of theirs that he could.
Bud was a people person who could strike up conversation with anyone, anywhere, about anything. He loved his children and his grandchildren who affectionately called him Pop. He will be sorely missed, but the memories are fantastic and many.
Bud is survived by his best friend and wife of 56 years, Mary Ann Roberson Pickett; sister, Glenda Kay Freestone and her husband Jimmy, Safford, AZ; son Will and wife Caty, Fort Worth; daughter Erin Moore and husband Jay, Chino, CA; and his grandchildren, James Pickett, Elizabeth Pickett, Scotty Pickett and Kenzie Roberts. He is also survived by 11 nieces and nephews.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Disabled Veterans of America or your favorite charity. Family and friends may sign an online register book at greenwoodfuneralhomes.com.
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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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