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Betty Lowrance

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January 5, 1940 – March 19, 2026
SUNSET – Betty Lowrance, 86, passed peacefully on March 19, 2026 in Decatur, TX.
The family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on March 23, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
The funeral services were at 2 p.m. on March 24, at the Old Country Church in Bowie with Pastor Sam Cambell and Dr. Todd Renner officiating.
The burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sunset.
Betty was born on Jan. 5, 1940, to Robert and Juanita Ensey, in El Paso. She attended Forestburg High School. Betty married Louie Lowrance on Dec. 23, 1956, in Sunset. They were married for 69 years. Betty worked at the Hagger Slack Company for 10 years, and later the Howard Wolf Dress Factory for 10 years. She then started a 20-year career with the United States Postal Service, retiring as Postmaster of the Sunset office. Betty was a devout Christian and was a member of the Old Country Church in Bowie. One of Betty’s biggest blessings were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She always called her granddaughters her “Princesses”, and she was their queen. She loved to go on trips and outings with all the girls. Betty loved all sports and watched any activities that her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were involved in.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Juanita Ensey; son, Louie Marlon Lowrance and son-in-law, Kenneth Howerton.
Betty is survived by her devoted husband Louie Lowrance, Sunset; daughter, LaMona Howerton, Sunset; granddaughters, Paige DoByns, Sunset, Lacey Shook and husband Chadm, Yukon, OK, Hailey Hachtel and husband Dustin, Sunset, Loren Rhoades and husband Graig, Sunset and Lindsey Rhoades and husband Bryan, Bowie; great-grandchildren, Lexi Lowrance, Bowie, Kase Humpert, Sunset, Dodge Rhoades, Bowie, Londyn Humpert, Yukon, OK, Preslea and Kenna Hachtel, Sunset, and Chevy Rhoades, Sunset.
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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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