OBITUARIES
Gordy Clinton Lynch
August 25, 1940 – August 15, 2022
FORESTBURG – Gordy Clinton Lynch, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 15, 2022 in Forestburg.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Aug. 17, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. on Aug. 18, at the Forestburg Baptist Church with Pastor Larry McMullen officiating. Burial will follow at New Harp Cemetery in New Harp, TX.
Gordy was born on Aug. 25, 1940 in Decatur to Glen and Imogene Ray Lynch. He attended school in Forestburg and graduated in 1958. While in school Gordy worked with his father and had time to learn a lot from him. After Glen passed away, Gordy and his mother Imogene worked long and hard to continue the family cattle business as Glen had done. He worked throughout his life as a rancher, truck driver and businessman.
Gordy was a family man. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren so dearly. He married Deanna, the love of his life, on July 15, 1978 in Forestburg. He was a longtime member of the Forestburg Baptist Church and prominent member of the community. Gordy took pride in where he grew up and felt privileged to help out in any way he could.
Some of his contributions include providing the watermelons each year for the annual watermelon festival, rounding up items to be donated for the volunteer fire department auctions, being a board member of the New Harp Cemetery Association and making many donations throughout the years to ensure every Forestburg student received a Christmas gift. Gordy will be missed by so many of those that knew him.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Denna Lynch; parents, Glen and Imogene Lynch; sister, Peggy Gene Lynch and great-granddaughter, Evany Barragan.
Gordy is survived by his daughters, Melody Lynch Hamilton, Keela Lynch, Kellie Alker and husband Jeff and Kerri Hudson and husband Kenny; 11 grandchildren, Jordan Alker, Jansen Alker, Skyler Fluitt, Kyler Fluitt, Shayde Fluitt, Jesi Ramsey, Sami Moore, Felecia Pigg, Frankie Pigg, Robert Hudson and Hanna Hudson; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Doyle Ray Lynch and wife Virginia; many cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Gordy to the Forestburg Volunteer Fire Department at 261 Gainesville St. Forestburg, TX 76239 or the New Harp Cemetery Association in care of Olita Lanier at 745 Lanier Rd. Forestburg, TX 76239.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
John Wesley Woods
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
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
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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