OBITUARIES

Lucretia Ann McClanahan “Cree”

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6 years ago

05/15/2020

March 4, 1939 – May 13, 2020
BOWIE – Lucretia Ann McClanahan “Cree” to those who loved her, 81 of Bowie, TX, passed away in her home of 43 years, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren on May 13, 2020. Cree was fierce before fierce was a thing.
A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on May 18 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with Chaplain Phillip Weitner officiating.
Family received friends from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on May 15 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Born Lucretia Ann Hardin on March 4, 1939 in Borger to Ellis M. Hardin and Vela M. Hardin, she was number three of four daughters and spent her childhood on a cotton farm in Planview. She met the love of her life Albert “Buddy” McClanahan in 1964, and married him on Feb. 11, 1966. Albert served in the army and they had many good times at the different places they were stationed. They spent time in Germany and Okinawa along with many other places in the United States, but Cree wasn’t a typical “Army wife” of that time. She was a nurse who loved her career and took it very seriously. She was nicknamed “Sarge” when she was the assistant director of nursing at Bellmire Nursing Home because everyone knew she expected quality work.
Albert’s fondest memory of his favorite sweetie was exploring Germany and all the adventures they went on all over Europe. Her son Larry’s favorite memory was how his mother was always there for him no matter what. Daughter Laurie says her mother raised her to be one of the next generation of fierce women by instilling in her a sense of adventure. Her grandchildren all loved grandma’s house because there were no rules! She loved spending time with her three sisters and they never missed a chance to have quality sister time!! A shared fond memory among the nieces and nephews was her dancing in the kitchen while she cooked amazing food!
She loved her family, Texas wildflowers, bird watching, shiny things and shopping.
We know heaven must be so beautiful right now because it has you in it.
Cree was a loving mother to son Larry Dodd and daughter Laurie Ann McClanahan. She was a wonderful Grandma/Grammy to eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She was Aunt Cree to twenty-one nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

John Wesley Woods

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6 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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6 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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