New County Republican chairman
The Montague County Republican Party is excited to announce the election of a new Chairman. Lifetime Montague County resident, Michelle Fenoglio-Toerck, was elected chairman by the Executive Committee on Aug. 8. She succeeds Mari-Kathryn Braswell of Forestburg who recently resigned. Read more about this in this week’s edition of the Nocona News.
Read MoreLarry Gillihan
Larry Gillihan TUCSON, Ariz. – Larry Gillihan, 70, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away Aug. 16, 2019, in that community from respiratory failure. He was born Sept. 10, 1948, in Gadston, Ala., the son of the late Hershel and Ola Gillihan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Gillihan; his parents, Hershel and Ola…
Read MoreKeith Capwell
Keith Capwell Keith Allen Capwell, 60 of Nocona, passed from this life Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019. Keith was born April 4, 1959, in Memphis, Tenn., to Franklin and Ellen Capwell. Keith loved his family and was always very proud of his kids. Keith really enjoyed cooking. He worked as a fast food cook for many…
Read MoreJordan Kirk
Jordan Kirk Jordan Dixon Kirk, 4, of Nocona, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends. Jordan was born Aug.7, 2015, and joined the Kirk family on Dec. 2, 2015. One of Jordan’s most memorable features was his toothy grin; his smile could brighten anyone’s day. Jordan…
Read MoreRussell DeMoss
Russell DeMoss RINGGOLD — Russell Allen DeMoss, 59 passed away Tuesday Aug. 13, 2019, in Wichita Falls. Russell was born Aug. 17, 1959, in Bowie. He was a life-long pipeliner and roofer. Russell was also in the Texas Army National Guard. He loved to fish and play guitars with his sons and friends. He…
Read MoreBrittney Varnum
Brittney Nicole Varnum, 20, died on Aug. 3, 2019, in Wichita Falls. She was born on Dec. 7, 1998, to Quinten & Delma Bennett Varnum in Denton. She was a member of Bonita Baptist Church in Bonita. Brittney was due to marry Patrick Gilbert later this month. She is survived by her parents, Quinten &…
Read MoreCarol Hinton
Carol Hinton Martha Carol (Tucker) Hinton, 84, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, in Gainesville. Carol was born Oct. 12, 1934, in Spanish Fort to Raymond & Mabel Price Tucker. She gave her life to the Lord as a teenager, joining the Spanish Fort Methodist Church. The church later consolidated with the Nocona First United…
Read MoreLadies hit the court
The Nocona Lady Indians got in more than 2 hours of actually playing time practice against some quality opponents Saturday as they search to fill gaps created by graduation in their regional quarter-finalist roster. The Lady Indians faced off against Boyd, Abilene Wylie and Graham. Read more about the Lady Indians in this week’s edition…
Read MoreFootball season starts
With teacher-in-service beginning this week, the Nocona Indian football practice schedule is adjusting to coordinate. Practices Wednesday through Friday of this week will be from 4-7 p.m. with football pictures at 1:30 in Friday. The Indians will have an inter-squad scrimmage Saturday as the team practices from 10 a.m. to noon. Practices Monday through Wednesday,…
Read MoreJaden learns about stewardship
COLEMAN – Jayden Woodyard, from Prairie Valley, Texas recently participated in an extensive, hands-on educational camp on ranching and land stewardship at the Warren Ranch in West Central Texas. Ranch Brigade, a summer camp of Texas Brigades, is now in its seventh year and accepts youth ages 13 to 17 for approximately 25 coveted spots…
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