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Anita Jean Garrett Jones

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Anita Jean Garrett Jones
April 7, 1951 – May 25, 2019
TYLER – Anita Jean Garrett Jones, 68, died in a Tyler TX hospital on May 25, 2019 of natural causes.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on June 6 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie.
Anita was an accomplished pianist from childhood, but in Bowie Junior High and Bowie High School, she began her love of band music. Anita made the Texas High School All State Band three years. She was selected to preform in the McDonalds’ All U.S. Band the summer of 1969. Anita attended West Texas University three years and earned a bachelor’s of arts degree in music from the University of North Texas.
She began her career at Notre Dame High School in Wichita Falls and at Windthorst High School. After a family move to East Texas she taught in various high schools doing what she loved, teaching students music.
Her contribution to the education and upbringing of countless students cannot be measured. She and her husband Willie resided in Chandler. They enjoyed their spare time in retirement by attending bazaars in the North Texas area.
She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Bowie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Talmage and Dorothy Odle Garrett; daughter, Laura Brown Hamid, from a previous marriage to Joe Brown.
She is survived by her husband, Willie Jones; step-son, William Bryan Jones; aunt and uncle, Barbara and James Winingham; brother, Lewis Garrett and his wife Natasha; nephew, Mark Garrett; niece, Lina Garrett Bird; grand niece, Elina Bird; grandchildren, McKenzie Hall and Marcus Simpson; and a great-grandchild, Aria Hall.
Family and friends wishing to make a donation in her name can make them to First Baptist Church of Bowie music fund, 307 Lindsay, Bowie; Bowie High School Band Program – German Torres, band director and any music program of their choice.
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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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Owens and Brumley Funeral Home and Cremation Center
1317 9th Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301
940-322-3181 | www.owensandbrumley.com

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