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Gretchen Kay Lutz
Gretchen Kay Lutz
January 6, 1948 – June 10, 2019
HOUSTON – Gretchen Kay Lutz, 71, passed from this life on June 10, 2019 at her home in Houston, TX.
A graveside service will be at the Benson family plot in Elmwood Cemetery at a later date.
She was born on Jan. 6, 1948 to Dana Sue Benson Lutz and James R. Lutz in Fort Worth. She grew up with her mother and maternal grandparents in Bowie. She was a member of First Christian Church in Bowie and was a member of First Christian-Houston at the time of her death. Gretchen graduated from Bowie High School in 1966.
She attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and the TCU Band, and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. She earned a master of arts degree from the University of Houston, an M.A. from Rice University, attended the School of Criticism and Theory at Dartmouth College, and received a Ph.D. from Rice University in English literature.
She was credentialed as a reading specialist through the University of Houston-Clear Lake. She held Texas teacher certification in English, English/language arts/reading, English as a second language, history, generic special education and as a reading specialist. She was an international student advisor at Schreiner University, an advance placement coordinator and testing coordinator/limited English proficiency coordinator at the American Academy of Excellence Charter High School.
Her teaching experiences included San Jacinto College Central Campus, Pasadena, South and North Campuses, Houston; University of Houston-Clear Lake; Houston Community College SE, Eastside Campus, Houston; University of Houston Downtown; Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch; Amarillo College in Amarillo and Galveston College. She also taught at Cesar E. Chavez High School, Houston; The Brown Schools Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program, Houston; Galveston Ball High School; H.W. Longfellow Academy, Dallas; and School of the Talented and Gifted at Yvonne Ewell Townview Center, Dallas. She authored and published numerous scholarly articles and reviews, and presented many of her papers throughout the United States. She was also an accomplished musician.
Gretchen was preceded in death by her parents; her maternal grandparents, Dana B. and Ova Benson, Bowie; and paternal grandparents, Jacob E. and Anna Lutz, Henrietta.
She is survived by three generations of cousins, Fred Slayden, The Woodlands, Joe Slayden, and Jack and Aaron, all of Lewisville, Jason Slayden, Alyssa, Zachary and Taylor, all of The Woodlands, Jane Slayden Redman, McAlester, OK, David Redman, McAlester, OK, Ross and Ben, and Paul Redman, Kennett Square, PA.
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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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