OBITUARIES

Juanita Riley Pollard

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4 years ago

01/11/2022

October 7, 1934 – January 5, 2022
BOWIE – Juanita Riley Pollard, 87, Bowie, TX passed away Jan. 5, 2022 at the Texas Health HEB Hospital in Bedford, TX at 87 years of age.
A funeral service was at 2 p.m Jan. 11, at the First Baptist Church in Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Juanita was born on Oct. 7, 1934 in Bowie to Henry and Ora Riley.
She graduated from Bowie High School in 1951. She married Marion Harold Pollard, Sr. in 1954 and they resided in Bowie their entire lives. She was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church in Bowie. She operated an accounting business in Bowie, for over 45 years. Juanita was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harold Pollard, Sr., sons Randy Lee Pollard and Larry Gregory Pollard two daughters Deane Pollard and Janis Pollard Archer.
Juanita is survived by son, Marion Harold Pollard, Jr., Bowie, three grandsons John Paul Barton Pollard and wife Jenny, Piedmont, OK; Gary Lynn Pollard and wife Brandi, Rineyville, KY; Marion Jay Pollard, Sanger; two granddaughters, Tyra Zell Hickerson and husband Lee, Colorado Springs, CO; Stacy Archer Rammage, Weatherford,; six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two local nephews David Lewis and wife, Becky, Bowie; Robert Lee Walker and wife, Pam, Bowie; and several other nieces, nephews, near family members, and dear friends. Too many to list.
Juanita was a very special woman and a part of so many lives. She loved God first and foremost. She felt so blessed to be living at Independence Hall and so thankful to all the staff over there that became such a large part of her life these last few years. She cherished every minute with all her family and friends. She loved First Baptist Church and all her church family. Last, but not least, she absolutely loved the town of Bowie with all her heart.
If you would like to do something in Juanita’s honor in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Independence Hall in Bowie or the First Baptist Church of Bowie.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.
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OBITUARIES

John Wesley Woods

Published

4 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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4 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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