On the night of July 20, 2024, at approximately 11:16 p.m., Gladewater Police Department received a 911 call reporting a shooting at 220 S. Ferry Street in Gladewater, Texas. Upon arrival, officers discovered 47-year-old resident Sheri Shanell Evans suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite immediate medical assistance from the Gladewater Fire Department and Christus EMS, Evans succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Present at the residence during the incident was 74-year-old Jonie Mack Bowser. Following an initial investigation by the Gladewater Criminal Investigation Division, Bowser was arrested at the scene. He was subsequently transported to the Gregg County Jail, where he was booked on a charge of murder in connection with Evans' death.
The Gladewater Police Department expressed condolences to Evans' family and emphasized their commitment to conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident. They have urged anyone with relevant information to contact the department or Crime Stoppers.
Funeral services for Sheri Evans were held on August 3, 2024, at St. James United Methodist Church in Teague, Texas. Her obituary reflects a life remembered for warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories for family and friends.
