OBITUARIES

Elizabeth “Ann” Jones

Published

6 years ago

02/18/2020

Elizabeth “Ann” Jones
July 16, 1948 – February 15, 2020
BRIDGEPORT – Elizabeth “Ann” Jones, 71, completed her life on Feb. 15, 2020 with her husband of 46 years at her side.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 16 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service was at 1 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Antelope Baptist Church in Antelope with Will Aston and David Hall officiating.
Ann began her life’s journey on July 16, 1948 in Bowie. She graduated from Bellevue High School in 1966. On Feb. 16, 1974 she married the love of her life, Jacob Jones, and together they were blessed with seven loving children. As her older children began to graduated high school, Ann decided to go back to college.
In May of 1996, she proudly graduated from Midwestern State University, with a bachelor of arts in social work. Ann then worked for Hospice of Rural Texas in Bowie until her retirement. During her time with hospice, she was a blessing in many people’s lives, during the most difficult times. She loved her job and was good at it.
In her spare time, Ann was a master cross stitcher. She created many works of art, as gifts for weddings and new babies. She was the kindest, most gentle, loving and caring wife to her husband and mother to her children. Later when Jacob and Ann were blessed with grandchildren, she excelled in her role as Nana. The grandbabies always knew that they could get a coke and popsicles at Nana’s house.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Jacob Thomas Jones Jr.; her children along with their spouses, Jeffery Jones, Buffalo Springs, Joseph and Jackie Jones, Wichita Falls, Travis Jones, Vashti, Amanda and Tom Sharp of Antelope, J.T. and Alyssa of Tulia, Sarah and Chris Koetter, Windthorst, and Caroline and Chase Broussard, Vashti; grandchildren, Austyn and fiance Makenna, John, Eliza, Zeke and Madalynn Sharp, Luke, Noah and Ava Koetter, Ella, Iva and C.J. Broussard, and Katherine Jones, Jaedyn Jones and Grady Jones; and closest friends, Kay Dunder, Alphine Wheeler and Harriet Nauert.
The Jones Family would like to especially thank Tracy, Emily, Karen, and all of the Hospice of Wichita Falls Family; as well as, Anna Gill, Mary Ann Bates, and Kerr Feed & Grain, for all the loving care and support shown to their Momma and the Jones Family.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

John Wesley Woods

Published

5 days ago

05/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Corina Mincher

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5 days ago

05/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Barbara Gail Noble

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2 weeks ago

05/13/2026

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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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