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Leroy McFerrin
October 30, 1934 – December 18, 2018
BOWIE – Leroy McFerrin, 84, passed away on Dec. 18, 2018 in Decatur, TX.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 21 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will at 2 p.m. on Dec. 22 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Leroy was born Oct. 30, 1934 in San Angelo to Williard A. and Ruby (Overton) McFerrin. He graduated from Old High in Wichita Falls in 1951.
Leroy then joined the United States Navy and served his country in Korea on submarine duty. During his service he was wounded, but was able to served his full term as well as a reserve, and received the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal.
After the navy, Leroy returned to Texas and started a career in sales of exterior siding. He worked for a siding company in Abilene for 15 years, then eventually owned and operated his own company for 10 years. On Nov. 28, 1994 Leroy married Shirley Gullett in Decatur and the two moved to Bowie and operated the Corner Store for 11 years.
Leroy joined the Masons at 65 and had devoted himself to the lodges for the last 19 years. He served as a past master of the Bowie Lodge #578, past district deputy grand master of Masonic District #86 the most worshipful grand lodge of Texas, he was a member of the Fort Worth Scottish Rite KCCH Night Commander and a Court Honour 32 degree Red Hat. He received the Golden Trowel Award, the highest award that can be bestowed upon a Mason and the Pink Apron Award, which was presented to him by his peers.
He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, he enjoyed swimming and loved taking care of his pets.
Leroy will be remembered for his friendly out going character. He truly had never met a stranger and made a point to always be caring and kind.
He is preceded in death by his parents; four sons; two sisters and one brother.
Leroy is survived by his wife, Shirley McFerrin, Bowie; children, James McFerrin, Abilene, Earl McFerrin and wife Lisa, Moran, Robert McFerrin and wife Karen, Abilene, Tammie Nickell and husband Richard, Abilene, Cherri Kay Seabourn, Abilene, Penny Ivy and husband Mark, Wichita Falls, Melissa McFerrin, Abilene and Lauri Crescenzo, Bowie; 21 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and a host of friends.
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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