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Jerry Thomas Miller

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Aug. 25, 1942 – October 27, 2024
DECATUR – Jerry Thomas Miller, 82, passed from this earth Oct. 27, 2024.
A funeral service was at 11 a.m. Nov. 1 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Gerre Joiner officiated. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers include Jerrod Spence, Cameron Ratcliff, Buddy Johnson, Randy Spence, Steve Perkins, Jonathan Morton and John Pennypacker.
Jerry was born Aug. 25, 1942 to Thomas Arvil and Virginia Arizona (Jones) Miller in Montague County. He was united in marriage to Billie June Dorsey on Aug. 18, 1962 in Dallas, happily married until her passing in 1992. Jerry was a retired home builder after many years building homes with J&J Custom Homes in the construction industry. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Virginia Miller; his wife, Billie June Miller and two brothers, A.C. Miller and Carol Miller.
Those left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Tami Spence and husband Randy, Decatur, Michelle Ratcliff, Argyle and Laurie Perkins and husband Steve, Decatur; eight grandchildren, Jerrod Spence, Lauren Morton, Cameron Ratcliff, Aaron Ratcliff, Ashley Ratcliff, Stevi Pennypacker, Buddy Johnson and Trevor Phillips; six great-grandchildren; long-time companion, Sue Smith, Decatur; her daughters, Brandy Moos and husband Bill, Bryan and Britney Johnson and husband Vaughn, Decatur; sister, Joan Jones; extended family members and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Hawkins Funeral Home of Decatur.

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Glyn Ann Beck

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September 5, 1945 – March 9, 2025
BOWIE – Glyn Ann Beck, 79, died on March 9, 2025.
Beck was born on Sept. 5, 1945, in Saint Louis, MO to Les and Glyn Ann Frailey. She worked as a flight attendant for American Airlines.
She was married to Glenn Beck her husband and best friend. She was known for her love of horses, and raised a world champion quarter horse, Quick Going and was a certified show secretary for horse shows all over the United States. She was a loyal member of AQHA, NCHA Association, The Cowboy Church and the Montague County 4H chapter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Les and Glyn Frailey; and her brother; Bruce Frailey.
She is survived by her husband, Glenn Beck, Bowie; son, Danny Beck, Bowie and her brother, Steve Frailey, Hawaii.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.

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Sarah Blasingame

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November 20, 1934 – March 13, 2025
OKLAHOMA- Sarah Blasingame, 90, died on March 13, 2025 in Tulsa, OK.
A visitation was at 1 p.m. on March 22 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel.
A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on March 22 at Jerry Woods Chapel with Bryan Boothe officiating. Interment followed in Dye Mound Cemetery, Montague County Texas. Pallbearers were Scott Dixon, Clayton Fellows, Hunter Climer, Mark Means, Kash Means, Michael Blasingame and Scott Blasingame. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Blasingame and Kelly Hall.
She was born on Nov. 20, 1934 in Corinth, MS.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Jay Blasingame; parents, Jack Akin, Luther and Ethel Wilkins; brother, Jeri Wilkins; son, Wayne Blasingame; daughters, Barbara Harell and Inez Crain; grandchildren, Christine, Charles and Travis; and great grandchildren, Randy, Taci and Kaylee.
She is survived by her sister, Shirley Chileski; children, Harold, Larry, Roy, Mike and Kay Blasingame; 24 grandchildren; 44 great grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren and three great-great-great grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Church on the Move, Sonny Ozuna and Rob Means.

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Gloria Ann Stone

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July 23, 1931 – March 4, 2025
NOCONA – Gloria Ann Stone, 93, died on March 4, 2025 in Nocona.
There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on March 29 at Nocona Hills Community Church with Pastor Paul Coronado officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date.
She was born on July 23, 1931 in Oakland, CA to Robert and Laura Frace Van Cleave. Stone was a hard-worker all of her life, working as a dental assistant. She was a member of Nocona Hills Community Church, The Delphians and The ARC’s.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Henry “Hank” Starke, and brothers, Robert and Edward Van Cleave.
She is survived by her children, Laura Starke, Nocona and James H. Stone, Fort Meyers, FL; brother, Phillip Van Cleave, Midlothian, VA and grandson, Christian Johnson, Austin.
Memorial donations may be made to The Stanley Fulton Memorial Veteran’s Fund at Nocona Hills Community Church, 104 Nocona Dr., Nocona, TX 76255.

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