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Sidney Sue Graham

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Sidney Sue Graham
July 3, 1934 – April 19, 2018
DENTON – Sidney Sue Graham, 83, passed away on April 19, 2018 at Presbyterian Hospital of Denton.
A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. on May 26 at the First Christian Church, 1203 Fulton St. Denton with the Rev. Jack Mullins officiating. The Rev. Dr. Charlotte Nabors will deliver the homily.
She was born July 3, 1934 in Bowie to Sidney Cyril “Bucket” Smith and Margaret Ruth (Scales) Smith. She is the niece of the late Frances and E.L. “Mutt” Kersey of Bowie.
Sidney graduated from Nocona High School. She then studied journalism at North Texas State University where she would meet her future husband, Freddie Othal Graham. Both earned bachelor of journalism degrees in 1957.
They were married in 1958 in Nocona. Both had their first professional journalism experience at the San Angelo Standard-Times. After a brief stint at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the couple returned to Denton. Fred was the sports information director at NTSU (UNT), while Sidney Sue was the lifestyle editor at the Denton Record-Chronicle. She also was the public information director at Flow Hospital.
Sidney Sue is frequently remembered as the person who gave the athletic teams at UNT the nickname “Mean Green.”
She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Graham.
Sidney Sue Graham is survived by sons, Gregory Fred Graham and wife Colleen, Mark Sidney Graham and Michael Kirk Graham, all of Denton; sisters, Peggy Funderburke, Houston and Deborah Frances Smith, Bowie; brother, Glenn Allen Smith and wife Euthelva, Nocona, and five grandchildren, Nathan Graham, Ian Graham, Phelan Graham, Ronan Graham and Megan Graham, all of Denton.
Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church Music Ministry or the Denton Community Food Center, P.O. Box 2121 Denton, TX 76202-2121.
Online condolences may be made at www.mulkeybowlesmontgomery.com.
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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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