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Brenda Kay Gilbert
June 24, 1961 – August 25, 2022
PAIGE, TX – Brenda Kay Gilbert, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on Aug. 25, 2022 surrounded by her family.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. on Sept. 17, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Paint Creek.
Brenda was born on June 24, 1961 to Judy Hahn and Wendell McWilliams in Brownfield, TX. She was the oldest of four children. Brenda was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She was baptized as an adult on June 17, 1990 and confirmed on July 22, 1990 by the Rev. August Hanemann at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Paint Creek. Her favorite Bible verses were John 3:16 and Psalm 23. In her younger years she enjoyed 4H, showing her horse and riding barrels. After she moved to Giddings, she rode motorcycles and hot rodded in her candy apple red truck.
She worked in several local restaurants and bars, some being Hills Store, Elm Creek Café and The Old Frontier. Brenda also owned and operated her own bar in Paige called Brenda’s. She worked in the cafeteria at Giddings Middle School then Giddings Elementary as well. Brenda loved the kids and treated each one like her own. She took pride in cooking the best food. Her kitchen was always spotless, well stocked and smelled good.
Her favorite times were spent with her daughter and son, watching her husband play music and time spent on the beach. The salt water was her happy place. She loved some rock ‘n’ roll and Bud Light, but her family was her world. She had several close friends who turned into family. Brenda was not scared to tell it how it is and could be hell on wheels, but she always loved with her whole heart.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Judy Hahn; father, Wendell McWilliams; Mema, Flora Dell Hahn; Granddad, Ira Hahn; parents-in-law, Mary and James Gilbert; two uncles, Bobby Beadles and Jerry Dave Hahn; parents-in-law, Sport and Jo Ann Holt and husband, James “Hubba” Holt.
Brenda is survived by her husband, Mike Gilbert, Paige; daughter, Kaitlynn and Jacob Phillips, Lexington; son, Michael and Sharei Gilbert, Bastrop; two sisters, Karen and Ronnie Gardenhire, O’Donnell and Debra and John Emmons, Henderson; brother, Brian McWilliams and Becky, Lubbock; three brothers-in-law, Robert and Monica Gilbert, Edinburg, David and Brenda Gilbert, Caldwell and Richard and Paula Holt, Giddings; sister-in-law, Susan and Rodney Sims, Giddings; aunt, Betty Beadles and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Memorials may be made to Down Home Ranch in Elgin.
Arrangements entrusted to Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Giddings.
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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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