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Kenneth Ray Lemons Sr.

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February 16, 1936 – March 14, 2024
SUNSET – Kenneth Ray Lemons Sr., 88, died on March 14, 2024 in Wichita Falls.
A graveside service was at 10 a.m. on March 18 at Eagle Point Cemetery in Montague County with Pastor Joe Caballero as the officiant.
He was born on Feb. 16, 1936 in Nocona to Charlie Lemons and Opal McLaughlin Lemons. He worked as a carpenter for 35 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was a purple heart recipient for his time during the Vietnam War. He married Jimmie Flint on Oct. 16, 1982 in Thornberry, TX.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Mary Joyce Buck, Peggy Simpson, Charlene Akin, Earlene Allen and Weldon Lemons.
He is survived by his wife Jimmie Lemons, Sunset; children, Kenny Lemons Jr., Dean, TX and Kelly J. Lemons, Wichita County; sister, Martha Radke, Rockport; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to DAV Chapter 41 Wichita Falls, Department of Texas HQ, 1015 Lee Avenue, Lufkin, TX 75901.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

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Sharon Blevins

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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.

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Roy Edward Gilleland

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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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Frankie Lee Engledow

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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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