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William “Bill” Fred Hollowell

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September 26, 1946 – August 2, 2025
BOWIE – William “Bill” Fred Hollowell, 78, passed away on Aug. 2, 2025, doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle.
The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home on Aug. 8.
A memorial service will take place at 3 p.m. on Aug. 8 at the White Family Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Slayton and grandson Ethan Hollowell officiating.
Bill was born Sept. 26, 1946, in Bowie to the late Eska (Loyd) and Mary Emma (Heugatter) Hollowell. Bill grew up outside of Bowie in Sunset on the family farm. He graduated in 1965 from Bowie High School. After graduating he enjoyed chasing the rodeo circuit, steer roping and bulldogging. He and the late Darlene (Hector) Hollowell were married in 1968. Of this union, they had three children: Karen (Hollowell) Coffman, Toni (Hollowell) Corbin and Stephen Hollowell.
During his adult life he traveled the United States as a cross-country truck driver. He also went back to his roots and was a ranch manager for several years. He loved working with horses. He more recently drove transportation buses for Bowie Indenpent School District.
Bill served in many different positions in the Baptist churches that he attended. He was most recently a member of First Baptist Bellevue. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA). He was a big jokester and loved poking fun at people. One of his most known text messages was his infamous “LOL.” He believed it to mean “Lots of Love” and sent it in the most inappropriate times.
In 2012, he married the late Connie (Lee-Stevens) Hollowell, adding two daughters to the family, Michell Cassetty and Jodi Carter. He and Connie recently made a trip to Estes Park, CO and he loved telling the stories of their trip.
In addition to his parents and wives, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Wanda “Holly” (Hollowell) Wiles; brother, Glen Hollowell; brother-in-law, Charles Bryant and nephew, Mike Bryant.
Bill is survived by his children, Karen Coffman and husband Toby, Ravia, Toni Corbin and husband David, Tishomingo, Stephen Hollowell and wife Dana, Kingston, Michelle Cassetty and husband Bryon, Bellevue, and Jody Carter and husband Chris, Haslet Texas; 12 grandchildren and five great grandchildren; sister, Irene Bryant; uncle, R.L. Heugatter; Sister-in-law, Beth Hollowell; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
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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