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Armando Sabas Esparza

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March 13, 1960 – November 1st, 2023.
FORESTBURG – Armando Sabas Esparza, 63, went to his eternal home, Nov. 1, 2023.
Funeral services will take place at 4 p.m. on Nov. 5, at the Forestburg Baptist Church, with Pastor Tim Neely officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will follow at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg.
Armando was born March 13, 1960 in Aguascalientes, Mexico to Samuel Esparza Silva and Anita Sabas Martinez. Armando came to the United States in 1987, and later brought his wife and kids. He began working as a ranch hand for AG Hollenstein. Armando worked as a ranch hand for over 20 years. Everyone knew him as a rancher and the face of the Forestburg Store. Armando never met a stranger and was always there with a helping hand.
He is preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Anita Esparza, and daughter Anita Esparza.
Armando is survived by his wife, Gloria Esparza; Son, Jorge Chavez and wife, Martha Chavez; Son, Ricardo Esparza; Daughter, Claudia Esparza and husband, Cody Schelsteder; Daughter, Fatima Esparza and husband, Javier Gomez; Grandchildren, Cecilia Esparza, Gabrielle Esparza, Sierra Chavez, Natalie Gomez, Tatiana Gomez, Noah Gomez, Andrew Schelsteder and Sawyer Schelsteder; Brother and sisters, Esperanza Esparza, Maria del Refujio Esparza, Maria del Carmen Esparza, Maria Guadalupe Esparza, Elena Esparza Sabas, Juan Manuel Esparza, Ramiro Esparza, Samuel Esparza, and Guillermo Esparza.
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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1317 9th Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940-322-3181 | www.owensandbrumley.com

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