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Haley “Maxine” Orr Vowell

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April 29, 1943 – April 28, 2022
SUNSET – Haley “Maxine” Orr Vowell, 78, died on April 28, 2022.
The family recieved friends at the First Baptist Church in Sunset from 1 – 3 p.m. on May 2, with a funeral service followed. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on May 4, in Cotton Valley, LA.
Vowell was born April 29, 1943 in Vardaman, MS to Max Orr and Haley Monette Parker Orr. In Cotton Valley, LA, she was a cheerleader and an all state basketball player who didn’t miss a free throw her entire senior year.
Her father was old school and in his younger days didn’t think women should seek higher education, but despite this, Vowell went to business school and had a career, leaving her Cotton Valley home to work for an insurance agent, traveling throughout northern Louisiana and Arkansas.
In her early teens she met the love of her life, Kenneth Larry Vowell and they got married on April 25, 1964. Together they had two daughters. When her husband left the airforce, they settled in Texas and the couple became world travelers.
Vowell served her community and church in addition to caring for her family. The couple later moved to “The Ranch” in Sunset to enjoy their grandsons and large social circle of friends.
Vowell is preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Perry and Bennie Orr.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years; daughters, Karen Vowell Sales and Pam Vowell Lawrence; grandsons, Aaron Lawrence and Alec Lawrence; sister, Charlotte Stanley; one aunt; eight nieces and nephews; numerous grand–nieces and nephews, and many cousins.
Donations in Vowell’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Huntington’s Disease Society of America.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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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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1317 9th Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940-322-3181 | www.owensandbrumley.com

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