OBITUARIES
Walter Joseph Lutkenhaus
November 14, 1945 – August 8, 2022
LINDSAY – A service for Walter Joseph Lutkenhaus, 76, Lindsay is set for 10 a.m., Aug.12 at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Saint Peter’s Cemetery under the direction of Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home of Gainesville.
Visitation begins at 6 p.m. with a Rosary Service to begin at 7 p.m., Aug. 11, in the Chapel at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home, Gainesville.
Lutkenhaus was born Nov. 14, 1945 in Muenster. He was the oldest child of August J. and Armella (Flusche) Lutkenhaus. He grew up on a farm southwest of Muenster, and attended grade school at Sacred Heart Catholic School. He graduated from Muenster High School in 1963.
On Jan. 24, 1966, Lutkenhaus was inducted into service with the United States Army in Dallas. Walter served proudly with the Service Battery of the 1st Battalion/40th Field Artillery He boarded the USS General LeRoy Eltinge for Da Nang, Vietnam and arrived in-country on Oct. 18, 1966 and was based in Dong Ha, Vietnam and saw duties all along the DMZ. For his service, he received many military honors. Walter received an honorable discharge on Jan. 23, 1968 at Fort Sil, OK.
Upon return Lutkenhaus married Kathleen Streng of Lindsay on April 20, 1968. He returned to his job at Shamburger Lumber Company and helped his dad on the family farm while attending night classes at Cooke County Junior College. He then went to work at National Supply Co. (Armco Steel) and by October 1970.
Lutkenhaus was employed at National Supply Co for 19 years, working as a receiving/shipping clerk and inventory specialist until the plant closed in 1988. He worked various jobs for a short time and then became a relief route carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a truck driver for Paul J. and Gary Hess Trucking until his retirement in 2007.
He has always been active in his church, school, and community volunteering at the VFW and the Lindsay Volunteer Fire Department. He was a life member of the VFW Post 1922 in Gainesville. Beginning in 1982 and continuing for 20 years, he served on the Selective Service Board (draft board) for Cooke County.
Lutkenhaus was currently working with Veterans Outreach Programs and assisting with military research for local veterans and their families.
He leaves behind his wife of 54 years, Kathleen (Streng) Lutkenhaus, Lindsay; daughters, Donna Neu, Laura and husband, Jim Fisher all of Lindsay; sons, Michael Lutkenhaus and Kim Spivey, Irene, TX and George and wife, Tricia Lutkenhaus, Justin, TX. Grandchildren include Samantha, Nicholas and Joseph Fisher, Lindsay, TX and George Jr, Andrew and Cooper Lutkenhaus, Justin, TX. Siblings and spouses include, Norma and John Kubicek, Valley View, Doris and WC Muller, Muenster, Dennis and Carolyn Lutkenhaus , Lindsay, TX, Leo and Peggy Lutkenhaus,Muenster, and Charles Lutkenhaus, Mesa, AZ.
To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Walter Joseph Lutkenhaus, visit: https://www.geojcarroll.com/obituary/walter-lutkenhaus.
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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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