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Leatrice LaVerne Allen-Barker
Leatrice LaVerne Allen-Barker
April 2, 1930 – April 9, 2016
MIDLAND – Leatrice LaVerne Allen-Barker, 85, passed away on April 9, 2016.
A funeral service was at 10 am April 12 at Crestview Baptist Church with the Rev. Jimmy Daniel officiating.
LaVerne was born on April 2, 1930 in Ringgold to James William Vannoy and Octa Edweauna Wharton-Vannoy.
She was a wonderful and caring mother who also loved her Senior Sunday School and XYZ friends at Crestview Baptist Church. She was a talented seamstress who shared her skills with the Midland Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary in the 1950s and 60s. She was a co-founder of Allen Orthotics and Prosthetics in 1954 and enjoyed her retirement in 2011.
LaVerne was preceded in death by her parents, James and Edweauna Vannoy; brother, James Ponton Vannoy; her loving husband of 46 years, AJ Allen and grandson, Christopher Bearden.
She is survived by her husband Ralph Barker; daughters, Pamela Ausmus and husband Larry, and Belinda Newton and husband Mike; son, Michael Allen and wife Kim; five grandchildren, Christine Beebe and husband Richard, Suzanne McClanahan and husband John, Jessica Burton and husband Phil, Aaron Allen and wife Amber and Joshua Newton and wife Kristen; eight great-grandchildren, Michael Breeding, Kelsey Breeding, Nicole Breeding, Noah Vincent, Evalyn Beebe, Dylan Beebe, Maple Burton and Atley Allen; two great-great grandchildren, Bentlee and Harlee Breeding, and by Sally Allen.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be donated to the National Fibromyalgia Association, American Chronic Pain Association or an organization of their choice.
The family extends their sincere appreciation to Dr. Matthews, Dr. Vogel, Dr. Copeland, Dr. Miller and Dr. D’Agostino and the caring and dedicated staff of Midland Memorial Hospital and Hospice Midland. She was truly blessed by their care and compassion.
Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made at www.npwelch.com.
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OBITUARIES
Barbara Gail Noble
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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Sharon Blevins
July 5, 1946 – May 8, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – Sharon Blevins, 79, died on May 8, 2026.
There was a visitation at 12:30 p.m. on May 11 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona, followed by a chapel service at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Eric Bayer officiating. Interment followed in Ringgold Cemetery.
She was born on July 5, 1946 in Jacksboro to Truman and Anna May Hazelton McCallister. 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. Together they raised five sons and contributed to their community.
She preceded in death by her husband, Joe; parents; sons, Stacy Lynn Blevins and Larry Sean Blevins; a granddaughter; sister, Ouida and brother, Rex McCallister.
She is survived by her sons, Brad Blevins, Antelope, Nile Blevins, Nocona, Lance Blevins, Hastings, OK, 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Ryan First Baptist Church Angel Ministries, P.O. Box 159, Ryan, OK 73565.
OBITUARIES
Roy Edward Gilleland
October 3, 1936 – May 2, 2026
NOCONA – Roy Edward Gilleland, 89, died on May 2, 2026 in Nocona, TX.
There will be no formal service. A special mass will be at a later date and his ashes will be buried by his parents at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wichita Falls.
He was born on Oct. 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 sister, Patsy and two brothers, Johnny and Jimmy.
He is survived by daughter, Lauren Bristow; son, Justin Gilleland; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and his wife, Connie Jo.
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