OBITUARIES
Ruth Jill “Marmie” Timberlake
July 16, 1942 – November 5, 2023
HEATH, TX – Jill Timberlake, 81, affectionately known as “Marmie” to her grandchildren and great grandchildren, surrounded by her husband and family, departed her earthly home on Nov. 5, 2023.
A celebration of Jill’s extraordinary life was at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10, at the First United Methodist Church of Heath, 140 Smirl Dr., Heath. A reception followed.
Jill was born on July 16, 1942, in San Antonio to Burton Junge and Ruth Brock Junge. Jill was raised in San Antonio and attended Ursuline Academy and later attended Thomas Jefferson High School. After high school, Jill attended San Antonio College majoring in history where she met the love of her life, Bill, who was finishing his studies to become a chiropractor.
Jill and Bill married on Sept. 7, 1963, at Travis Park United Methodist Church in San Antonio.
Jill and Bill moved to Dallas in 1964 where Jill assisted him in beginning his 54-year career as a Doctor of Chiropractic and a top consultant to the healthcare industry. Jill worked for Sun Oil Company until 1971 and thereafter dedicated her life to raising her four daughters and providing her loving support of Bill’s growing practice.
Jill was wildly talented, a creative who expressed herself across all mediums from the page to the canvas. She was an avid organic gardener and incredible cook, growing her own herbs and creating recipes that became legend in her family and social circles, that went on to be included in cookbooks and anthologies. She catered for three of her four daughter’s weddings and fed persons from every walk of life, from the homeless to the famous. She was a collector of dishes, a voracious reader, historian and a great American who loved her country and was active in politics from the local to federal level. Jill was a confidant and comfort to many and poured her heart into her family and friends every day of her life.
Jill is preceded in death by her parents, Burton and Ruth Junge; in-laws, Marvin P. Timberlake and Gladys Timberlake along with a host of cousins, aunts, and uncles.
Jill is survived by her husband of 60 years, Dr. Bill W. Timberlake; daughter, Dr. Kellie Timberlake-Lancaster and husband Dr. Diran Lancaster, Bowie; daughter, Amy Timberlake-Johnson and husband Brent Johnson, Forney; daughter, Cynthia White and husband Kevin White, Paris, and daughter, Jenny Timberlake-Bellamy and husband Richard Bellamy, Heath; and beloved brother, Howard Junge and wife Alice Junge, Greenville.
Jill is also survived by her grandchildren, Billy White and wife Mallory White, Bryan Stacy and fiancé Olivia Bailey, Pierce Lancaster, Jack White and wife Briggette White, Zachary Stacy, Lauren White, Dane Lancaster, Giddian Bellamy, Bird Bellamy, Ashley Hall and husband Ryan, Christian Johnson and wife Caitlyn, and Madeleine Johnson; and great-grandchildren, Kaydence White, Rowan White, Arden White, Rhyder Hall, Averly Hall, Easton Johnson, Sawyer Johnson, Nolan Johnson along with a long list of beloved cousins and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jill’s name to First United Methodist Church of Heath.
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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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