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Floyd Worthy Rhyne
BOWIE – Floyd Worthy Rhyne, 90, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his beloved family.
Family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on May 3 at the Old Country Church in Bowie with Pastor Doyle Wade officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Floyd was born on Dec. 20, 1932, in Pleasant Ridge to Claude and Velma Gladish Rhyne. He attended school in Bowie and graduated in 1950.
In 1952 he was drafted into the United States Army. He went through basic training in Fort Hood and was then deployed to Korea where he served honorably.
On Feb. 7, 1959, Floyd married the love of his life, Noretta Hager and together, for the next 64 years, they lived, worked and raised their family in Bowie. In 1968, just shortly after his father passed away, Brother Paul Henderson led Floyd to the Lord and he accepted Jesus as his personal savior. Floyd grew up in a tough generation, born during the Great Depression, this made for a tough exterior, but for all of us who were blessed to call him son, husband, dad, pawpaw, brother, or uncle, we knew the kindhearted, gentle, compassionate man that he was. He loved his Lord and family unconditionally and he never wavered.
Floyd was self-employed for the majority of his life and got his start in the service station business in Bowie. After selling the stations he owned and operated laundromats in and around Mesquite.
In 1973 he started Floyd Rhyne Trucking and later added Bowie Construction and Dozer Service with his son and partner Darren. After a brief retirement, he started Premier Tank Truck service in 2001 and operated until selling in 2007. Regardless of the business, through hard work and dedication he was always successful in business. He owned his failures and successes and never procrastinated, if something needed to be done, he took care of it immediately. He had a keen eye for detail, a strong work ethic and he knew how to apply these qualities to the job.
His favorite pastime was working, but when he wasn’t working, he also enjoyed his cattle operation where he raised registered Angus cattle, quail hunting and collecting guns, no matter the number in the gun collection, he was always looking for the next one to buy. He also, in his opinion, owned and loved the two best Dachshunds that God ever made, Mitch and Cassie.
Floyd is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Velma Rhyne, and great-grandson, Heath Burns.
Floyd is survived by his wife of 64 years, Noretta Rhyne; son, Darren Rhyne and wife Misty, Nocona; daughter, Gaile Hand and husband Rusty, Park Springs; son, Bart Davis and wife Rhonda, Wautagu, TX; daughter, Rhonda Richey and husband Don, Bowie; grandchildren, Jake Rhyne, Brooklyn Rhyne, Ashton Burns and husband Tyler, Asa Hand and wife Shelby, Kiki Hall and husband John, Jason Richey and wife Jennifer, Jeremy Richey and wife Nicki, Justin Richey and wife Courtney; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Graves and Judy Gillaspia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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