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Iris “Denna” Lynch

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Iris “Denna” Lynch
January 24, 1940 – July 21, 2019
FORESTBURG – Iris “Denna” Lynch, 79, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2019 in Bowie, TX.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 22 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on July 23 at Forestburg Baptist Church with Pastors Tim Neely and Micah Caswell officiating.
Burial followed at New Harp Cemetery in New Harp.
Iris Dean (Better known as Denna) Cowley Lynch was born on Jan. 24, 1940 in Newport. She is the daughter of Richard and Birdie Cowley and she had one older sister, Virgie Neeld. Denna married John Carver in 1959 in Bowie. They had two daughters, Kellie Carver Alker and Kerri Carver Hudson.
Denna received her beauty license and worked in a beauty shop in the early stages of her marriage. They move to Bowie in 1970 where they owned the Bowie Cleaners and then became partners in Hudson’s Restaurant. John and Denna divorced in 1976.
Denna married Gordy Lynch in Forestburg on July 15, 1978. Denna gained two new daughters on that day, Melody Lynch Hamilton and Keela Lynch.
Denna worked at the Bowie Clinic from 1977 to 1987. Gordy and Denna then owned and operated Denna’s Restaurant from 1987 to 1997. Denna also worked at the Forestburg Post Office before she retired to become Gordy’s “Right Hand Man.”
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Virgie Neeld and great granddaughter, Evany Barragan.
Denna is survived by her husband, Gordy Lynch, Forestburg; daughters, Kellie Tyree Carver Alker and husband Jeff, Kerri Deon Carver Hudson and husband Kenny, Melody LaShale Lynch Hamilton and Keela Kazan Lynch; grandchildren, Jordan Alker, Jansen Alker, Skyler Fluitt, Kyler Fluitt, Shayde Fluitt, Jesi Ramsey, Sami Moore, Robert Hudson, Hanna Hudson, Felecia Pigg and Frankie Pigg; and nine great grandchildren.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Denna to the Forestburg Volunteer Fire Department at 261 Gainesville St. Forestburg, TX 76239.
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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