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Charles Everett Wallace
September 16, 1936 – October 4, 2022
BOWIE – Charles Everett Wallace, 86, passed away on Oct. 4, 2022.
A graveside service will take place at 2:30 p.m. on October 8, at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.
Charles was born in Hamburg, MS on Sept. 16, 1936, to Everett and Ruth Wallace. He was raised in Natchez and attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, MS. He later transferred on a football scholarship and graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio.
After accepting a position with Continental Emsco Company, he and his former wife Kathryne Decell Massey established their home in Winnsboro, TX with their three sons, Ward, Chuck and Wes. They later moved to Bowie where son Chris was born. Charles built a lasting legacy for the Wallace family in Bowie. He was a member and former Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church Bowie.
A successful small businessman for more than five decades, Charles was the founder and owner of Wise Supply Company, Inc. in Bowie. He was a past president of Bowie Rotary Club and Top of the Lake Country Club, a long-time member of the Texas Independent Producers and Royal Owners (TIPRO) and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), as well as the Texas Association of Business. During his 55 years in Bowie, he and the company supported many local charitable and philanthropic programs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Wallace and Ruth Whitehead Wallace; sister, Patty Byrd; niece, Carman Byrd and brothers-in-law, Jack Byrd and Wendell Powell.
He is survived by his sister, Darlene Powell of Ferriday, Louisiana.
Charles was so proud of the numerous professional and personal accomplishments of his family including four sons, Ward Wallace and wife Julie, Chuck Wallace and wife Terri, Wes Wallace and wife Mitzi, all of Bowie and Chris Wallace, Irving; nine grandchildren, Blake Wallace (Tiffany), Lindsey, Jayla Minyard (Kyle), Shelbi Wallace Wood (Nathan), Chelsey Henry (Riley), all of Bowie, Karli Hudson, Northlake, Kyle Hudson, Cleburne, Kelli Wallace, Bowie, Levi Wallace and Madison Wallace both of Fort Worth; nine great-grandchildren, Banks Everett Wallace, Beckett Wood, Blakley Thompson, Garyson Minyard, Marley Austin, Everley, Jake and West-Lee Henry and Amelia Wallace; nieces, Allison (Cookie), Byrd Atkinson (Glenn), Natchez, MS, Rhonda Powell Lewis (Brian), Ferriday, LA, Wendy Powell Moon (Toby), Minden, TX and their families.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund and to the Bowie Educational Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home.
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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.
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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