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Jesse Rios Brown Sr.

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October 10, 1945 – August 20, 2022
DECATUR – Jesse Rios Brown Sr., 76, passed away on Aug. 20, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Aug. 27, at Central Baptist Church in Bowie.
Jesse was born Oct. 10, 1945 in Crowell to Jose Rios and Josefina Valladares Brown. He graduated from Crowell High School in 1966 and graduated from Draughn’s Business College in Wichita Falls in 1967. Jesse married Rosa Lopez on June 22, 1968 in Crowell. They were married for 54 years and had two children.
Jesse worked for General Dynamics for a few years and then went to work doing construction on highways and overpass bridges throughout Texas before settling in Bowie in the late 70s. He worked many years in home construction for Darrell Shaw in Bowie until going to work for the City of Bowie water and sewer department. After retirement from the City in 2002, Jesse kept busy working odd jobs for Eye Photography in Bowie.
Jesse served as a deacon for Lighthouse Assembly of God for 24 years, a Christ Ambassador Leader for five years and Sunday school teacher for four years. He also loved to play on the church softball team.
Jesse had a big smile, a bright personality and an infectious laugh. Because of this, he never met a stranger, just friends he hadn’t spoken to yet.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Josephine De Los Santos and brother, Baldemar Brown.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Rosa; son, Jesse Brown, Jr. and wife Michelle; daughter, Linda Viau and husband Michael; two grandchildren, Kaci (Devon) Farnsworth and Madison Reed; six bonus grandchildren; one great-grandchild, Rowan Farnsworth; brothers, Joe Brown, George Brown and Rual Brown; sisters, Gloria Riazati, Yolanda Nombrana and May Hampton and many loving nieces and nephews.
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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