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James Sterling Medley USA Major (Ret.)
James Sterling Medley
USA Major (Ret.)
March 31, 1930 – December 7, 2018
BOWIE – James Sterling Medley USA Major (Ret.), 88, was called by God to join His eternal regiment on Dec. 7, 2018 in Bowie, TX.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Dec. 15 at the First United Methodist Church of Vashti with the Rev. Tom Medley officiating.
Burial will follow at Post Oak Cemetery in Post Oak.
Jim was born March 31, 1930 to James Harvey and Alta Mae (Bowman) Medley in Quanah. He met his wife of 66 years, Helen Ruth (Fox) Medley in 1952 and married her five days later, to her parent’s great dismay. Jim and Helen raised two sons, James C. Medley and Tommy R. Medley.
Jim had three great passions in life— his faith, his family, and the U.S. Army. Jim was raised Assembly of God under the firm hand of his father the Rev. James Harvey Medley, but finally graduated from the denomination as an alumnus of the Christian faith.
He had a great love of debating Christian theology and listening to gospel music, but his final theological treatise is “Christ risen for the salvation of humanity.”
Jim had a great love for his family and afforded them opportunities through his military career that few families have the opportunity to experience places and cultures in which we lived. Jim always offered wisdom and hope to his family.
He watched his children grow as every father does with the hope of their tomorrow and joy in life. The week God called him to His side, Jim while looking at pictures of his sons and grand/great grandchildren and said to Helen, “look, they look just like me.”
Major (Ret.) Medley served more than 25 years in the United States Army as an Infantryman, an Armored Cavalry Officer and as a finance and accounting officer. He completed his time in the military as the Comptroller for Far East Command.
During his service MAJ. (Ret.) Medley was awarded: The Purple Heart, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Occupation Medal (Japan), National Defense Medal with two stars, Korean Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Overseas Service Medal, United Nations Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, ROK Presidential Unit Citation and Presidential Unit Citation.
Jim is preceded in death by his mother and father; brother, Bobby Medley and sister, Louise Hoffman.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Helen; son, James and his wife Daniella, Port Arthur, son, Tom and his wife Cynthia, Wichita Falls; two grandchildren, Jenni Medley, Homer, Alaska and Sarah Dale and husband Kaleb, Fredericksburg; two great grandchildren, Adley Wren Dale and Ellis Boone Dale, Fredericksburg; his sister, Marie Ellis, Bellevue; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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