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Sylvia Louise Lee

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November 7, 1932 – March 12, 2021
DECATUR – Sylvia Louise Lee, 88, went to be with our Lord on March 12, 2021 in Graham, TX.
A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on March 16 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with the burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. The family received friends 5-7 p.m. on March 15 at the funeral home. Pastor Gary Choate officiated the service. Pallbearers were Todd Smith, Kelly Horn, Tony Horn, Tony Van Baale, Fernando Cantu and Hildo De La Cruz.
Sylvia Louise Watkins was born Nov. 7, 1932 to Lucas Clell and Ione Elizabeth (Ridenour) Watkins in Tipton, OK. She graduated from Bowie High School in Bowie in 1950. Louise married Vernon Smith, Jr. on June 14, 1950. Together they had one son, Jerry and two daughters, Sharon and Leslie and they divorced in 1964. Louise was united in marriage on Feb. 8, 1966 to Walter Eugene Lee and they had one child, Carla. In 1980, Louise graduated from Cooke County College with a degree in nursing. She worked as a licensed vocational nurse at the Decatur Community Hospital until her retirement in 1997. Louise was a talented artist and turned her hand to several different media including oil and watercolor painting, sewing and quilting. For almost 20 years, she operated a quilting business which kept her surrounded by friends and provided an outlet for her boundless creativity. Louise was an avid gardener and loved working in her flower beds.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Walter Eugene Lee; son, Jerry Smith; sisters, Dollie Chester, Decatur and Agnes Moore, Vashti.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sharon VanBaale and husband, Gene, Jacksboro, Leslie Fletcher and husband, Micheal, May, and Carla Lee Johnson and husband, James, Decatur; twin sister, Lucille Stevens, Decatur; sister Bettie Wylie, and husband, Charles, Arlington; five grandchildren and their spouses; numerous great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends that brought joy to her life every day.
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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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