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Melba Jean Yowell

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September 10, 1945 – July 23, 2021
BOWIE – Melba Jean Yowell, 75, of Bowie, TX, passed away July 23, 2021, after a lengthy illness.
A funeral service celebrating her life, will take place at 11 a.m. on July 28, at the Stoneburg Baptist Church in Stoneburg with the Rev. Larry Kennedy officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Stoneburg.
Family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m., on July 28, at the church.
Jeannie, as she was known by her family, was born Sept. 10, 1945 in Bowie to Cordie and Ruby (Swatsenbarg) Lewis.
On April 29, 1978, Jeannie married Monte Bobo Yowell in the home of her parents. A lifelong resident of Bowie, Jeannie played drums in the school band and loved playing the piano.
A homemaker, she also worked at various enterprises using her talents to better her life and the lives of those she loved. She loved life and was happiest with her family around her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Ceean Harried, son V-Bo Yowell, granddaughter Tyshonda Pearson, grandson Stephen Stout, great-granddaughter Madison Grider, sister Bonnie Jackson and brother CeeDee Lewis.
Jeannie is survived by her husband of 43 years, Monte Yowell; son Donald Croxton; daughters Sheila (Croxton) Owens, Kelia Lawrence and husband Euless, Jana Gilmore and husband Ronnie, Jeannine Yowell, Jaye Van Acht and husband Vincent; son Jackie Croxton; sisters Ava Lawson, Clea Buechler, CordieannBright and husband Charley; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild, and well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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