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Billy Ray Lowery

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Billy Ray Lowery
June 23, 1941 – December 4, 2018
BOWIE – Billy Ray Lowery, 77, passed away on Dec. 4, 2018 in Fort Worth, TX.
A graveside service will be at 10 a.m. on Dec. 8 at the Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie with Tim Holley officiating.
Billy was born June 23, 1941 in Benton, KY to Rastus Richardson and Mary Elizabeth (English) Lowery. After high school he served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
After the military, Billy moved to Fort Worth and started a life long career in plumbing, he truly enjoyed being a layout man.
He worked for Atwood and O’Grady Plumbing Company, then moved to Bowie and owned and operated Bill Lowery Plumbing Company for more than 20 years. Billy then worked for Skipworth Plumbing Company for 22 years until his retirement.
Billy absolutely loved life and spending time with his million dollar poodle “Booter.” He never met a stranger, was always the life of the party and loved to bring joy and make people laugh. Billy will be remembered with loved and appreciation for not only being a wonderful man, but a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmy Lowery; grandchildren, April Lowery and Daisey Corrigan; and brother-in-law, Gale Kniffen.
Billy is survived by his wife, Judy Lowery, Bowie; children, Glen Lowery and wife Judy, Billy Lowery and wife Angie, Beth Jones and husband Marvin, all of Bowie, Chris Babcock and wife Cheryl, Burleson, Neomi Hice, Arkansas, Bobby Lowery and wife Christy, and Johnny Ras Lowery and wife Julie, all of Wichita Falls; 22 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; sister, June Kniffen, Benton, KY and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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