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05/16/2026

Corina Mincher, 80, passed from this life on May 14, 2026 in Nocona, TX surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 23, 1945 in Atoka, OK to Ben & Mary Thompson Mincher. Corina was a kind person since the day she was born, always looking out for her family and caring for them. Corina had a twin sister, Loriena, and they were known as P*e Wee & Pug. They were inseparable and into their adult life they enjoyed going to the Choctaw Pow Wows. Corina worked at the Nursing Home in Nocona for most of her life where she continued to make sure the residents were well taken care of. Corina grew up going to the Baptist church. She was a down-to-earth woman whom loved her family very much and will be dearly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Malinda Beverage Marshall, granddaughter, Heather Greer, and siblings, Lee Roy, Pam, Sue, Dub, Ruthie May, her twin sister, Loriena, Houston and Lisa. She is survived by her children, Lana Greer & husband Joe Smith of Nocona, TX, Richard Beverage & wife Joanna of Bowie, TX, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. There will be a graveside service on Sunday, May 17, 2026, 2 P.M., 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. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

05/12/2026

John Wesley Woods, 71, passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on May 5, 2026, at his home in Nocona, Texas. John was born to Otha Lee and Ruby Dean Allison Woods on July 4, 1954, in El Paso, Texas. John was a hard worker who loved his family very much. He was a man who rarely sat still and truly came alive wherever there was an engine to build, an open road, or the outdoors calling his name. A talented mechanic for much of his life, he could fix just about anything with a motor and took great pride in his work. He spent many years doing what he loved, from working on automobiles to later becoming known as the “Boat Doc,” where he put his skill and passion to work helping others enjoy life on the water. He worked for the City of Nocona for many years, serving in a variety of roles, primarily at the water plant. Outside of work, John had a true need for speed and adventure. He was an accomplished drag racer who set track records on his drag bike, creating memories and stories that would be shared for years to come. When he wasn’t around engines or the racetrack, he could often be found outdoors doing what he loved most—shooting sporting clays with friends, hunting, fishing, and simply enjoying God’s creation. John was a hardworking, loyal, and spirited man whose love for family, friends, and the outdoors defined the life he lived. His legacy will live on in the stories, laughter, and memories he leaves behind. John married Robin O’Neal on April 14, 2007, in Nocona, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Austin Clark; and his brothers, Larry Woods and Jay Woods. He is survived by his wife, Robin Woods of Nocona, Texas; his children, Michelle Sutton of Nocona, Texas, and John C. Woods of Wichita Falls; his stepchildren, Wacey White and wife Candi of Terral, and Whitney Eldred and husband Gary; his brothers, Otha Woods and wife Vickie of Burleson, and Mike Woods of Rockwall; and his grandchildren, Drew, Devon, Jayci, McKenna, Karter, Wraylie, Brynlee, Brecken, Raylee, Reagan, and Ryann. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Nocona Volunteer Fire Department, Lucky Paw’s Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 595, Nocona, Texas 76255, or Jean’s Men’s Bible Class, P.O. Box 277, Nocona, Texas 76255.

05/09/2026

Sharon Blevins, 79, passed from this life on May 8, 2026 in Wichita Falls, TX. She was born on July 5, 1946 in Jacksboro, TX to Truman and Anna May Hazelton McCallister. Sharon was a hard-worker all of her life. She loved to crochet, loved to fish, tend a garden and work outside. She was one to sit in a deer stand and instead of shoot a deer, she would take pictures. She was a very brilliant woman attending college and having a master’s degree. She worked mostly as a nurse all of her life. She was also a member of First Baptist Church in Ryan, OK. She married the love of her life, Joe Blevins on June 22, 1963 in Jack County Texas. Together they raised five sons and contributed to their community. Joe preceded Sharon in death on Jan. 9, 2020. She is also preceded in death by her parents, sons, Stacy Lynn Blevins and Larry Sean Blevins, as well as a granddaughter, Samantha, sister, Ouida and brother, Rex McCallister. She is survived by her sons, Brad Blevins & wife Teresa of Antelope, TX, Nile Blevins & wife Cheramie of Nocona, TX, Lance Blevins & wife Tabatha of Hastings, OK, sixteen grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation on May 11, 2026 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona, TX at 12:30 P.M., followed by a chapel service at 1:30 with Pastor Eric Bayer officiating. Interment will follow in Ringgold Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Ryan First Baptist Church Angel Ministries, P.O. Box 159, Ryan, OK 73565.

05/05/2026

Roy Edward Gilleland, 89, passed away on May 2, 2026 in Nocona. He was born on October 3, 1936 to Roy Lee and Tacoma (Poirot) Gilleland in Scotland, TX. He was an Eagle Scout, Scout Master, devout Catholic, member of Knights of Columbus and life member of the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union. He was preceded in death by younger siblings, Patsy and two brothers, Johnny and Jimmy. He is survived by daughter, Lauren Bristow, her children, Anne and Eleanor, great-grandchildren, Abey and Maya, son, Justin his children, Molly and Randi, and Roy’s wife Connie Jo. There will be no formal service. A special mass will be said in his memory at a later date and his ashes will be buried by his parents at sacred heart cemetery in Wichita Falls.

04/22/2026

Sammy Joe Mitchell, 78, passed from this life on April 19, 2026 in Spanish Fort at his home surrounded by his loving family. Sammy was born on June 4, 1947 in Nocona, TX to Bonnie O. Mitchell Jr. & Mary Lou Cross Mitchell. Sammy grew up in the Spanish Fort area and went to school at Prairie Valley Schools. Sammy was a hard-working farmer, rancher, and mechanic all of his life, and served his nation in the Airforce. He was known to take the shirt off his back or anyone in need. Sammy was a godly man and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Spanish Fort. He married the love of his life Robbie Hawthorne on May 8, 1971 in Nocona. Together Sammy and Robbie worked and contributed to the community of Spanish Fort for many years. Sammy is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Steven Chris Mitchell. He is survived by his wife, Robbie Mitchell of Spanish Fort, Texas, children, Joe Chris Mitchell & wife Jamie of Spanish Fort, Texas, Kasie Hamilton & husband Jeremy of Bowie, TX, sister, Bonnie Robertson & husband Gary of Spanish Fort, Texas, grandchildren, Dirk Mitchell, Brittan Shoemaker & husband Cody, Mitchell Eldred & wife Ashley, Holt Mitchell & wife Aracely, Lacey Booker & husband Andy, Kellyn Martin & husband Tyler and several great-grandchildren. There will be a visitation on Friday, April 24, 2026 from 5 -6 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Aprill 25 at 10 A.M. at Spanish Fort Cemetery in Spanish Fort, Texas. Memorial donations may be made to The Montague County Youth Fair, c/o Kenton Holloway, 5549 F.M. 1758, Bowie, TX 76230.

04/22/2026

Lesli Jan Phipps, 67, passed from this life after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer at her home in Nocona, TX surrounded by her loving friends and family on April 20, 2026. Lesli was born in Nocona, TX on November 8, 1958 to Gerald “Jerry” & Lucia Painter Johnson. Lesli Jan grew up in Nocona and graduated Nocona High School in 1977. She attended Bethel Baptist Church and also supported many organizations in the community. She later attended college at Midwestern State University and was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She worked mostly in accounting for Northrop Grumman. She married Curtis Phipps on June 3rd 2021 in Henrietta, TX. She was loved by many and will be missed by all. She is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Curtis Phipps of Nocona, TX, children, Blake Gantz & wife Betsy of Euless, TX, Emily Gantz Hicks & husband Chris of Hoover, AL, Garrett Palla of Denton, TX, brother, Craig Johnson & wife Leslie of Dallas, TX and grandson, Hampton Hicks. There will be a funeral service on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2 P.M. at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona with Pastor David Rogers officiating. Interment will follow in Hope Cemetery, Henrietta, TX. Pallbearers will be Will Johnson, Ben Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Kaye Rhoades, Tom Skinner and Bill Holcomb. Memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation at www.komen.org.

04/15/2026

Frances Marie Baker, 92, passed peacefully from this life on April 11, 2026 in Decatur, Texas. Marie was born on January 8, 1934 in Spanish Fort to Charlie Lloyd and Detolia Cain Williams. Marie worked most of her life as a telephone operator in Nocona, Texas. She loved to sew clothes for her daughter and was a talented artist. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Spanish Fort. For the past few years of her life, Marie was a resident of Independence Hall in Bowie, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her younger sister, Bonnie York. She is survived by her daughter, Beth Hudson of Brock, TX and her grandsons, Andy (Shea) Hudson of Brock, Eric (Lauren) Hudson of Fort Worth and AJ Hudson also of Brock, along with her three great grandchildren, Laney, Coy and Bridgette Marie Hudson. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joys of her life and she loved to share their stories. She is also survived by her niece, Karen York of Azle. There will be a graveside service on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 2 P.M. at the Spanish Fort Cemetery officiated by her family. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to The American Macular Degeneration Foundation at the AMDF website.

04/03/2026

Gloria Ruth Lee Freeman, affectionally known as “Sam” to many people, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in Nocona, Texas. Gloria was born on January 22, 1944 to her loving parents Gerald and Margaret Morris Lee in Spanish Fort, Texas in the same house and same bed that her mother was born in. She spent her early years in Nocona, Texas. After graduating from Nocona High School in 1962, Gloria attended both Midwestern State University and cosmetology school in Wichita Falls, Texas. After graduation, she married Bill Freeman on May 6, 1967 in Gainesville, Texas. They were blessed with one son, Stephen Freeman, which completed their family. Throughout her life, she worked as a skilled and dedicated hairdresser. In this career she was able to meet, help, and befriend many people in the various communities she called home including Arlington, Ardmore, and Austin. Later in life she also served as a nanny to several special children. Her last official job was at The Carpenter’s Shop in Nocona, Texas. She was an avid sports fan, particularly football, who loved her teams such as the Kansas City Chiefs but none more than her beloved Texas Longhorns. If you ever doubted her love for burnt orange, you were quickly reminded by her wardrobe which was primarily Longhorn attire. While living in Austin later in life, she frequently enjoyed tailgating at and attending the Texas Longhorn games with friends and family. Gloria is survived by her son, Stephen Freeman, of Austin, as well as her sister, Marlene Bishop, and her brother Tim Lee, both of Nocona. She leaves behind her nieces Holly Leindecker, and husband Jeff, of Bowie, Hayley Bishop, of Nocona, and nephew Cody Lee, and wife Laura, of Gainesville. She also leaves behind two great nieces, Lana and Aspen Lee, and her great nephew, Lincoln Lee, all of Gainesville. She leaves behind her chosen grandson, Marshall Lyons, of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Freeman, and her parents, Gerald and Margaret Lee. She was also preceded in death by her baby sister, Holly Lee, and her brother-in-law, Steve Bishop. Her family would like to express our deep gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Nocona General Hospital for providing the utmost care for her in her final days. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church Nocona on Saturday, April 11th, at 11am. Visitation will occur prior to the service beginning at 10am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Lucky Paws Animal Shelter of Nocona as animals, particularly dogs, were something she dearly loved.

03/30/2026

Service for Westlynn LeeAnn

A moment in our arms, forever in our hearts.

Our precious baby girl, Westlynn LeeAnn, touched our lives in the most beautiful and unfortunate way. Though our time with her was far too short, she filled our hearts with a lifetime of love. She will forever be our angel. Deeply missed, endlessly loved, and always cherished.

Please join us as we celebrate h er life on Wednesday, April 1st at 11 A.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.

03/26/2026

Blake Eckeberger, 50, died in his home on March 25, 2026 with his family by his side. Blake was born on February 28, 1976 in Decatur, TX to John Milton and Darlene Eckeberger. Blake was a free spirit and a hard worker. He lived life his way, and he was always up for an adventure. He worked mainly as a hunting guide and outfitter. Blake married the love of his life Rachael Ford on March 13, 1999, and together they raised two beautiful children, Madelyn and Jacob. Blake brought a lot of joy to the people he was around and will be greatly missed. He is preceded in death by sister, Sunni Bratcher. He is survived by is wife, Rachael Eckeberger; children, Madelyn Eckeberger, Jacob Eckeberger and fiance Sky-Lar; parents, John Eckeberger and Debbie, Darlene Potter and Walter; siblings, Terri Wilson and Ricky, Patty Grubbs and Jimmy, Brandon Eckeberger and Dedie, Brian Potter and Shannon, Hillary Bratcher and Jerry, Mollie McDonald and Andy, and numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. There will be a visitation on Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 6 – 7 P.M. at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bellevue Booster Club, P.O. Box 38, Bellevue, TX 76228, Goldburg PTO, 468 Prater St., Bowie, TX 76230 or Alvord Booster Club, 185 Mosley Ln., Alvord, TX 76225.

03/23/2026

Bob Gilbert, 81, of Decatur, TX, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Denton, TX. Bob was born on September 26, 1944, in Wichita Falls, TX, to Sonny and Zora (Quinn) Gilbert. He spent his early years growing up in Nocona and Gainesville before graduating high school in Jacksboro, TX. He got his start training horses in Chico, TX, galloping horses while also working at Gifford Hill and Mitchell Energy. It wasn’t long before he started training horses full time. He went from racing at “brush” tracks around Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas to racing at Ruidoso Downs, Re*****on Park, Hollywood Park. Finally settling at Los Alamitos where he ran from 1980 to 2001. Over his career, he had 2,525 starts with 356 first place finishes, 331 second, and 354 third. Later in life he enjoyed watching westerns, playing cards, dominoes, spending time with family, and going out to eat with friends. He is survived by his son Chase and wife Cristy (Decatur, TX), daughter Staci McAvene and husband Ron (La Mesa, CA). Five grandchildren including Baylie Gilbert (Fort Worth, TX), Beck Gilbert (Decatur, TX), Taylor Quickel and husband Jonathan (Denton, TX), Gabbi Russell (Lubbock, TX), and Piper Russell (La Mesa, CA). Stepsons Brad, Marty, and Bryan Coffman, brother Tom Gilbert (Runaway Bay, TX), and numerous cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents. Memorial service will be held Saturday, March 28, 11:00am at Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona, TX.

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