OBITUARIES

Clifford Joe “Papa” Moore

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5 years ago

06/22/2021

February 20, 1959 – June 20, 2021
BOWIE – Clifford Joe “Papa” Moore, 62, Bowie, TX went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2021 in Dallas, TX.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on June 24 in the Chapel of the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with the Rev. Steve Throckmorton and the Rev. Paul Moore officiating. The burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 23 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Clifford was born on Feb. 20, 1959 in Bakersfield, CA to Claude and Jennie (Johnson) Moore. On July 29, 1995 Clifford married Laura Slettvet in Mexia. A beloved husband and father who loved his children, family and the simple things of life dearly, Clifford had a God-given music talent, as an avid bass player, that opened doors for him to live his true calling to spread the word of God through music with his prison ministry group.
Throughout his life, Clifford enjoyed being involved with church groups, wherever he lived. He was a local contractor and roofer for more than 40 years.
His passion for the simple things of life, the outdoors, hunting, cattle, ranching and gardening, is what made Clifford who he was, a devoted husband, father and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Claude Moore and Jeannie Moore; brother, Jesse Moore, son, Clifford Moore Jr. and brother-in-law, Jim Pike.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Laura Moore of Bowie; children, Bobby Moore and wife, Haley, Amy Shields and husband, Chris, Jon Moore and wife, Sami, Josh Moore, Sherry Province all of Bowie and Brandy Crawford, Oklahoma; brothers, the Rev. Paul Moore and wife, Glenna, Toby Moore and wife, Linda and Donald Moore and wife, Fannie; sisters, Alice Pike, Ruth Bridges and Anna Sue Davidson and husband, Roger; grandchildren, Austin, Lane, Carli, Chelsea, Amber, Samantha, Emily, Bryson, Dillon, B.J., Brandon, Seth, Brady, Jasie, Hannah, Dallie, Demi and McKenzie and great-grandchildren, Beckam, Olivia, Saylor, Liam, Branson, Braizlynn and James.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

John Wesley Woods

Published

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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