OBITUARIES
Judy Gale Neal Sisk
May 8, 1942 – November 4, 2024
ALVORD – Judy Gale Neal Sisk, 82, went to be with our Lord Nov. 4, 2024.
A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Nov. 11 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. A family viewing will occur at noon, prior to the service. Barry Garrett will officiate.
Judy was born on May 8, 1942 in Birdville to Clarence Albert and Rosa Lee Neal. Judy graduated in 1960 from Bowie High School. She was united in marriage Aug. 15, 1960 to Milton Edgar Sisk of Alvord, and they shared 48 years together in a loving marriage. From their union, they had three children, Keith Dwayne (deceased), Tori Shannon and Misti Michelle.
Judy was a member of the Church of Christ. Judy loved to travel with her family and enjoyed creating precious memories together. She was a very devoted mother and encouraged her children to explore many diverse activities. She was an avid sports fan, supporting all local sports teams and spent much time cheering them on. Judy was a homebody that enjoyed being surrounded by fresh flowers and music.
After losing three sisters to breast cancer, Judy was diagnosed with the disease. She was a tenacious survivor and lived 38 years after her diagnosis. Her strength and determination were encouraging to her family as they also endured similar health challenges. Her faith never wavered even though she experienced many trials throughout her life. The greatest gifts of her life were her grandchildren, Jaxon (deceased), Zack and Marlee. They brought her great joy, many laughs and precious memories.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Albert and Rosa Lee Neal; husband, Milton Edgar Sisk; son, Keith Dwayne Sisk; grandson, Charles Jaxon Tibbels and sisters, Eva Glynn Woods, Patsy Lynn Dilbeck and Barbara Grace Winn.
Those left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Tori Sisk, Fort Worth and Misti Tibbels and husband Charlie Tibbels, Decatur; two grandchildren, Zack and Marlee Tibbels, Decatur; many nieces, nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Hawkins Funeral Home of Decatur.
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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.
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.
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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