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Patsy Ruth Spracklen Ballard

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Patsy Ruth Spracklen Ballard
February 19, 1932 – March 13, 2018
BOWIE – Patsy Ruth Spracklen Ballard, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Bowie, TX.
A viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. March 18 at Moore Funeral Home on North Davis in Arlington.
A service will be at 10 a.m. March 19 with interment immediately following at Moore Funeral Home.
Patsy Ballard was born in Mineral Wells on Feb. 19, 1932 to Claude H. and Ruth W Bradley. She was a resident of Arlington for 48 years before moving to Bowie in 2001. Patsy was raised in Whitt and graduated as salutatorian of her class at Whitt High School.
She married Floyd Spracklen in 1951 and they both worked at L1V in Grand Prairie while earning their bachelor’s degrees from North Texas State University. Patsy also earned a master’s degree in education from East Texas State University. Patsy was a longtime educator in the Arlington ISD, teaching at Ferguson Junior High, Arlington High and Martin High Schools.
Patsy was a member of the Texas State Teachers Association. She was also an incredible seamstress whose favorite saying was “Whoever dies with the most material wins!” She also enjoyed two-step dancing at the Silver Strings Country Ballroom in Bowie.
Patsy and Floyd were the proud parents of three children and eight grandchildren. After Floyd’s death in 1991, Patsy married Wayne Ballard in 2000. Together, they were the proud grandparents of 10 grandchildren. She was so loved and will be greatly missed.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles; her first husband, and grandchild, Kaleb Fitzgerald.
Patsy is survived by her husband, Wayne Ballard; children, Larry and Carol Spracklen, Sondra and Dave Cowley, Brad and Beth Ann Spracklen, and Brad and Kristy Ballard; nine grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Charlene Bedinger, Wanda Spracklen and Joy Bradley; nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.
Donations in her honor can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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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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