OBITUARIES
Janet S. Reese
December 22, 1942 – August 26, 2022
BOWIE – Janet S. Reese, 79, beloved mother and grandmother, died on Aug. 26, 2022 at Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare.
Memorial decisions are still being planned at this time.
Janet was born in Columbus, OH on Dec. 22, 1942 to Dr. Wilford and Dorothy Chaney. She graduated from Wright State University with a bachelor of science in 1975. She later obtained many certificates and her master’s in education with special education, early childhood and reading being her specialties.
Janet married Orlo Reese on Aug. 25, 1962 in Oakwood, OH. They had two children, Brad and Tina. They moved to Bowie in 1978. Janet worked for Bowie Independent School District from 1978 to 1994. She then worked for Region 9 Education Service Center for many years and after retirement went on to become a consultant, a HighScope trainer and a mentor to young mothers with children. Once she retired again she drove for the Meal on Wheels program, traveled and enjoyed being with her dogs.
Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Dorothy; sister, Connie Meier and the love of her life, Orlo.
She is survived by her sister, Betty Chaney, Florida; son, Brad Reese and wife Tiffany, Krum; daughter, Tina Roth and husband Kevin, Bowie; six grandchildren, Sally Chapin, Keni Reese, Roxi Reese, Craig Roth, Whitney Roth and Jessie Roth and one great grandchild, Jesse Chapin.
Donations to honor Janet can be made to the Bowie Senior Citizens Project Meals on Wheels, Friends of the Bowie Animal Shelter or Hospice.
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February 9, 1968 – July 4, 2026
BOWIE – Steven Douglas Drury, 58 died on July 4, 2026.
A private celebration of life for the family was on July 10.
He was an entrepreneur and created his business Drill Rig Depot.
He is survived by his wife, Christina Drury; four children, Sydney, Ben, Bailey and Josie; six grandchildren; parents, Don and Lois Drury; and brothers, David, Danny and Christopher.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
December 22, 1959 – July 1, 2026
SUNSET – John Wayne Shelton, 66, died on July 1, 2026.
There was a celebration of life for him from 5 – 7 p.m. on July 10 at Nocona Brewery.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1959 to Wade and Thelma Shelton in Nocona. He worked in the oilfield most of his life. He married Stephanie Burleson on Dec. 13, 1984 in Nocona.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his children, Jared Shelton, Bowie and Stacia Lorenz, Tennessee; sister, Serina Thomas, Bowie; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorial donations made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.
March 3, 1962 – July 6, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – Weldon Ray Duff, 64, died on July 6, 2026.
There was a visitation from 6 – 7 p.m. on July 10 at Jerry Woods Chapel in Nocona. A graveside service was at 10 a.m. on July 11 at Ringgold Cemetery with Richard Allen officiating. Pallbearers will be Mike Bonham, Jimmy Smith, Hatch Womack, Lynn Bugsy Allen, Blake Allen, Marlin Franklin, Joe Barnhill and Butch Matthews.
Duff was born on March 3, 1962 in Henrietta to Benjamin Franklin Duff Jr. and Myra Durham Duff. He worked as a machinist and was known as a “Jack-Of-All-Trades.”
Duff was a member of Bowie Masonic Lodge 578. He married Jowana Bussey on Aug. 8, 1980 in Ringgold.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Jowana Duff, Ringgold; daughter, Jessica Lierly, Collinsville; sister, Becky Case, Stoneburg; brother, Benjamin Franklin Duff III, Lonegrove, OK and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Wichita Falls, 440 Cypress Ave., Wichita Falls or Ringgold Cemetery Association, 1108 Hanson Rd., Ringgold.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.
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