OBITUARIES
John Mark Greenlee
July 6, 1963 – September 6, 2021
BOWIE – John Mark Greenlee, 58, Bowie, TX died on Sept. 6, 2021 in Decatur, TX.
A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. The burial followed at 3 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Wayland Cemetery near Breckenridge. The visitation took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 9. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Greenlee was born on July 6, 1963, in Abilene to Charles and Dortha Greenlee. After graduating from Abilene High School, he attended Abilene Christian University, graduating with a bachelor of business administration. On Aug. 22, 1987 he married Maryann (Loveland) Greenlee at the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, LA and they were together for 34 years.
Greenlee served in the United States Army Reserve from 1986 to 1992, including a stint (from Dec. 1990 through April 1991) serving his country overseas as part of Operation Desert Storm. He attended the U.S. Army Airborne Training School (commonly referred to as “Jump School”) at Fort Benning, where he earned his “Jump Wings” as a certified parachutist.
Between 1996 to 2014, Greenlee owned multiple H&R Block franchises with his wife. They also owned and managed multiple rental properties and a storage rental business in Bowie. He was a member of the Churches of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dortha Greenlee and brother, Robert “Bob” Greenlee.
He is survived by his wife, Maryann; daughters, Amanda, San Antonio, Victoria, Oklahoma City, Rachel, Moore, OK; sister, Deborah, Giddings; brother, Ed, Abilene; one grandson and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to the Cherokee Home for Children (P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832; chc4kids.org), a charitable organization that John financially supported.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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