OBITUARIES

Kathryn Marjetta Sanders “Bunny”

Published

6 years ago

11/12/2020

May 16, 1923 – November 7, 2020
Kathryn Marjetta Sanders fondly known as “Bunny,” 97, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 7, 2020.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14 at The White Family Funeral home in Bowie, TX. The family requests guests please wear a mask.
Bunny was born May 16, 1923 in Bowie. In 1940 she attended Texas Woman’s University in Denton for two years. In 1942 while working as a secretary for the government at Sheppard Air Force Base, she met Eugene Leo Sheppard, whom she married. They moved to Dumas after WWII ended. While in Dumas she was active in Beta Sigma Phi, Eastern Star and Daughter of the Nile. When Gene retired they traveled to Canada and every state except Hawaii.
In 1987 Bunny taught herself how to make quilts and made several for family members. They were truly works of art. She enjoyed baking her specialty was Poppy Seed Cake. She loved working in the yard and had a garden where she grew cucumbers and made pickles. She made plum jelly from the plums off the plum tree.
Bunny was married to Eugene Sheppard for 50 years when he passed. In 1995 Bunny attended her high school reunion and got reacquainted with Roy Sanders, whom she had known since fifth grade. They were married in December 1995. After marrying they moved back to Bowie.
Roy and Bunny traveled extensively. They were active members of the Presbyterian church. Some of the activities Bunny enjoyed were Bible study, dancing, going out to eat, playing bridge and working in the yard. She was married to Roy Sanders for 18 years when he passed away.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Sheppard, second husband, Roy Sanders, parents, Erle and David Worley, brothers, David Worley and Bob Worley and sisters, Mary Jo Carlyle and Becky Curry.
Bunny is survived by her sons Leo Sheppard and Robert Sheppard; daughter-in-law, Linda Sheppard; daughter, Sandra Paolucci; son-in-law, Robert Paolucci; grandchildren, Amy Sheppard Scott, Jennifer Sheppard Shuler, Bobby Sheppard and Liza Schwartz and great-grandchild Trace Sheppard.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s research at alz.org in loving memory of her sister, Becky Curry and brother, David Worley.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

1418 Highway 59 N,
Bowie, TX
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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

Published

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

Published

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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