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Wanda Jan Edwards
Wanda Jan Edwards
August 18, 1932 – October 1, 2018
TEMPLE – Wanda Jan Edwards, 86, passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2018 in Temple, TX.
Wanda’s remains will be interred at the Edwards Ireland Cemetery in Ireland, TX, where she joins her family and a host of ancestors on ranch land once owned by her great grandfather.
A private graveside service will be scheduled at a future date.
Wanda was born on Aug. 18, 1932, in Levita to Johnnie O’Dell (J.O.) and Marjorie Marial (Lady) Wilson Edwards.
She attended elementary school in Levita and secondary schools in Beaumont and Fort Worth graduating from Polytechnic High School. She received a bachelor of science and master of education
degrees from Texas Wesleyan College (University).
Wanda was an outstanding athlete in the Fort Worth City recreation leagues in both basketball and softball. She earned all-state and all-regional softball player in both Texas Amateur Athletic Federation and Amateur Athletic Union tournaments and participation.
She was named most outstanding player in both divisions. Her softball team participated in three world championship tournaments, finishing in the top bracket each year. Wanda was a participant in the Texas Amateur Golf Association tournaments under the tutelage of Smiley Rowland at Glen Garden Country Club in Fort Worth.
Upon completion of her bachelor’s degree in 1955, she moved to Bowie where she coached the Bowie High School girl’s basketball team to the Class AA Championship at the state tournament in Austin. Her tennis and volleyball teams were also crowned AA champions while she was at Bowie. On Sept. 21, 2018, Wanda was inducted into Bowie High School’s Hall of Honor in recognition of her coaching achievements.
Wanda returned to the Fort Worth area as a teacher, coach and administrator in the Fort Worth Independent School District for 31 years, retiring in 1989 as an administrator at Meadowbrook Middle School. During her time at Meadowbrook, she co-directed the annual talent show, “Stars Over Meadowbrook.” The auditorium is named in her honor.
She served as co-director for the junior athletic programs for the Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department for 19 years. During the same time, she served as co-director of the Southwest Conference Track meets and the state and national AAU and TAAF meets in Texas.
She enjoyed a retirement full of various activities from breeding, raising, and racing quarter and thoroughbred horses with her friends at the HSE Horse Ranch in Lake Worth, participating in various sports such as trout fishing, hunting and horse racing and visiting with friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Edwards, and brother, Billy Jack Edwards.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carol Ann Amberson Edwards; niece, Jacqueline Carol Edwards, Temple; nephew, Stacey Scott Edwards and wife, Diane Marie Greene Edwards and grand-niece, Bethany Ann Edwards all of Morgan’s Point Resort; grand-nephew John Robert Edwards, San Antonio; and numerous relatives, and many life-long and cherished friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the: American Liver Foundation, 5605 FM 423, Suite 500-353. Frisco, Texas 75034, First Methodist Church, PO Box 773, Temple, Texas 76503, or the charity of your choice.
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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.
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.
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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