OBITUARIES
Ricky Darrell Tipton
October 27, 1962 – December 23, 2020
BOWIE – Ricky Darrell Tipton, 58, Bowie, TX fearlessly and courageously left us and returned home to be with Jesus on Dec. 23, 2020 in Wichita Falls, TX.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Dec. 31, at the Montague County Cowboy Church in Montague with Pastor DeWayne Holden officiating. The burial will follow at Montague Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 30, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Ricky was born Oct. 27, 1962 in Vernon to Harvey Sr. and Rena (Killian) Tipton. On Jan. 10, 1983 he married Donna Tipton in Montague and they were together for 38 years. As a younger man, he served six years in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged as an E5 Sergeant. He worked various forms of construction, he was the plant supervisor for Bishop Energy for 11 years, as well as a paramedic at Nocona General Hospital and he was a long-time business owner.
In May 2000, Ricky joined the Montague Volunteer Fire Department and has served as an officer ever since. In 2007 he became the safety officer to the EMS chief, and Ricky had been filling in as assistant chief since 2016. Ricky also had served as EMS chief for the Saint Jo Fire Department as well.
He was a soul like no other and loved with everything he had. Ricky’s family was his greatest achievement among many other accomplishments. He loved spending time with his family and friends, golfing, playing music and singing. He enjoyed helping his community and served on the Montague Independent School District school board for many years as President. He helped in any way he could and was loved by so many. Ricky always made you feel like family and loved immensely. He carried such heart and if you knew him, you could consider yourself blessed.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Sr. and Rena Tipton, brother, Harvey Tipton Jr. and father-in-law, Deedle Tipton.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Donna Tipton, Bowie; sons, Richard Tipton and wife, Jessica, Marietta, OK and Nathaniel Tipton and wife, Sara of Wichita Falls; daughters, Rebecca Hudson and husband, Scott and Rachel Young and husband, Brian all of Bowie; grandchildren, Katlyn, Alyssa (Jojo) and Trinity Hudson, Caiden and Brooklynn Young, McKenna and Emerson Tipton and Zachery and Brynleigh Tipton; sisters, Tammy Clary and husband, Chris, Mineral Wells, Lisa Huff and husband, Kenneth, Bowie, and Melinda Tipton, Bowie; mother-in-law, Gail Tipton, Bowie; aunt, Mozetta Martinez and husband, Paul, Vernon; many adopted children throughout the community and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to express gratitude for all the calls, texts, prayers, food, donations and general kindness and support through this difficult time.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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