OBITUARIES
Margaret Caroline Blythe
Margaret Caroline Blythe
October 21, 1918 – March 21, 2016
DECATUR- Margaret Caroline Blythe, 97, a homemaker, went to be with our Lord on March 21, 2016 in Decatur, TX.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel on March 24.
A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. March 24 at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Boyd Cemetery.
Bro. Danny Russell will officiate, assisted by Robert Bishop and Misty Spring. Pallbearers include Brian J. Bassham, Reese Moreno, Michael Bassham, Mark Gober, Michael Gober and Kyle Massie. Honorary pallbearers are James W. Blythe, Cody Webster and Patrick Kelley.
Margaret was born on Oct. 21, 1918 to Luther and Dessie (McKinsie) Rainbolt in Terre Haute, IN. She was united in marriage to James M. Blythe on Jan. 30, 1936 in Crown Point, IN.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Marion Blythe; grandson, David Blythe; sisters, Juanita Slawson, Lucille McKay and Barbara Barnhart; brothers, James Rainbolt and Lawrence Rainbolt; son-in-law, Alvin Bassham and daughter-in-law Leah Blythe.
Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughter, Carolyn Blythe Bassham, Bowie; sons, James L. Blythe and wife Ann, Azle, Lawrence D. Blythe, Louisiana, and Robert D. Blythe and wife Arlene, Kennedale; grandchildren, Ray Bassham and wife Patty, Rebecca Bishop and husband Robert, Brian Bassham, Jill Beran and husband Sudir, James W. Blythe and wife Christy; 12 great grandchildren; 20 great-great grandchildren; and one great great-great grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.
Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home, Boyd, TX, 940-433-5310, www.hawkinsfuneralhome.com.
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OBITUARIES
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.
OBITUARIES
Frankie Lee Engledow
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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