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Glen Barker
Glen Barker
January 5, 1941-March 15, 2016
BOWIE—Glen Barker, 75, departed this life on March 15, 2016 in Bowie, TX.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. March 19 at the First Baptist Church of Montague.
Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Megargel Cemetery in Megargel.
The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 18 at the White Family Funeral Home.
Barker was born Jan. 5, 1941 just outside Hollis, OK to Claude and Lydia Smith Barker.
He professed his belief in Jesus Christ at a young age. Barker graduated from Megargel High School in 1961 and Midwestern State University in May 1969 with a bachelor of arts degree.
He worked in long term care for the State of Texas for 30 years until his retirement in 1993. Subsequently he worked as a nursing home administrator until his final retirement in 2009.
He married Carolyn Ann LaMar in August 1962. They remained married until her death in 2004. In 2009, Glen moved to Bowie to be near his family. There he met and fell in love with Gerry Burch and the two were married in October 2012.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Lydia Barker; wife, Carolyn Barker; brothers, Larry Barker; Leon Barker; Clarence Barker; and sister-in-law, Sonnie Barker.
Barker is survived by his wife, Gerry Barker, Bowie; son, Duane “Stewart” Barker and wife Carolyn, Norcross, GA; daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Etrella, Abilene; grandchildren, Amanda Adams Miller, Leesville, LA; Erica Barker and Hannah Barker, Norcross, GA; Zane Estrella and Cayla Estrella, Abilene; step-daughters, Sharon Kerby, Austin; Rhonda King, Lewisville; step-grandchildren, Kelsey Whitesell and husband Drew; Cody Gobin; one step-great-grandchild on the way; baby sister, Edith Lavon Foster and husband Bobby, Bowie; sister-in-law, Clem Barker Roper and husband John, Bowie; his beloved nieces and nephews; and he was a father figure to many young men and women and Grampy to their children. He is also survived by his beloved companion, Hollis.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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.
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.
October 10, 1937 – May 7, 2026
BOWIE – Frankie Lee Engledow, 88, died on May 7, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
She was born in Shawnee, OK on Oct. 10, 1937 to Burnis H. and Katie Mae (Rice) Marler. She worked as a waitress at the Travel Inn, Hager Slack Co. and later was a secretary for W.R. Grace Oil Company in the 70s.
She is preceded in death by her son, Bryan Scott Coggin.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald Engledow, Bowie; son, Bobby Coggin, Bowie; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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