OBITUARIES
Tracey Ann Henderson Tuggle
May 22, 1971- October 14, 2025
NOCONA – Tracey Ann Henderson Tuggle, 54, died on Oct. 14, 2025.
There was a visitation from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 17 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Oct. 18 at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona and interment followed in Molsbee Chapel Cemetery.
She was born on May 22, 1971 at Harris Hospital in Fort Worth to Frankie Allen Henderson and Noma Lee Kelton Henderson. She was their only child.
She graduated from Liberty Christian School in Denton in June 1989. She began her college studies at Tarrant County Junior College that same year, later transferring to the University of Oklahoma in Norman in 1991, and ultimately to Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. There, she earned her degree in elementary education with specializations in reading and English, completing her student teaching in special education and reading while finishing her certification. She graduated on Aug. 13, 1994.
She taught life skills at Taylor Elementary in Burleson (1995), special education in Tenaha (1996), first grade in Lampasas (1997), pre-kindergarten in Terrell (1998), special education at Kennedy Elementary in Terrell (2000), special education math teacher at Mineral wells Junior High (2002), first grade teacher at Mineral Wells Independent School District (2014), resources teacher at Bridgeport High School (2015), and special education teacher at Bridgeport Middle School (2017) where she retired early in May on 2020 due to her cancer.
She met her husband John David Tuggle in Nacogdoches. They had two children, Savannah Rae (1999) and Lane Alexander (2002).
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Frank Jasper Henderson and Gertrude Marie Brown, Roy Willard Kelton and Junie Lucille Robinson, and a grandbaby.
She is survived by; her husband, John David Tuggle; son, Lane Alexander Tuggle; daughter, Savannah Rae Jones; two grandchildren; parents, Noma Lee Henderson and Frankie Allen Henderson; and a host of other family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Molsbee Cemetery, Raquel’s Wings, www.twfl.org, and Texas Cowboys Against Cancer, www.cowboysagianstcancer.com.
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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July 5, 1946 – May 8, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – Sharon Blevins, 79, died on May 8, 2026.
There was a visitation at 12:30 p.m. on May 11 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona, followed by a chapel service at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Eric Bayer officiating. Interment followed in Ringgold Cemetery.
She was born on July 5, 1946 in Jacksboro to Truman and Anna May Hazelton McCallister. She worked mostly as a nurse all of her life. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Ryan, OK. She married the love of her life, Joe Blevins on June 22, 1963 in Jack County. Together they raised five sons and contributed to their community.
She preceded in death by her husband, Joe; parents; sons, Stacy Lynn Blevins and Larry Sean Blevins; a granddaughter; sister, Ouida and brother, Rex McCallister.
She is survived by her sons, Brad Blevins, Antelope, Nile Blevins, Nocona, Lance Blevins, Hastings, OK, 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Ryan First Baptist Church Angel Ministries, P.O. Box 159, Ryan, OK 73565.
October 3, 1936 – May 2, 2026
NOCONA – Roy Edward Gilleland, 89, died on May 2, 2026 in Nocona, TX.
There will be no formal service. A special mass will be at a later date and his ashes will be buried by his parents at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wichita Falls.
He was born on Oct. 3, 1936 to Roy Lee and Tacoma (Poirot) Gilleland in Scotland, TX. He was an Eagle Scout, Scout Master, devout Catholic, member of Knights of Columbus and life member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union.
He was preceded in death by sister, Patsy and two brothers, Johnny and Jimmy.
He is survived by daughter, Lauren Bristow; son, Justin Gilleland; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and his wife, Connie Jo.
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