OBITUARIES

Ole Lynn Butler

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4 years ago

09/13/2022

March 4, 1950 – September 10, 2022
VASHTI – Ole Lynn Butler, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 10, 2022, with his wife and children by his side after a long battle with cancer, in Wichita Falls.
The family received friends from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 13, at the Vashti Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Greg Fletcher.
Ole was born March 4, 1950 in Elk City, OK to E.T. “Travis” and Lillie Simpson Butler. He graduated from Bellevue High School in 1968. He joined the United States Army in August 1968, and served his country in Vietnam. Ole married his high school sweetheart, Nancy Liggett on June 21, 1969. He worked throughout his life as a herdsman and farmer.
Ole will be remembered by his loved ones for his willingness to help others, his funny stories and his love for Jesus. Ole’s favorite verse was Jeremiah 33:3, ”Call unto me, and I will answer thee and show thee great and might things that thou knowest not.” We have peace that Ole is with the angels and his Savior.
He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Layton Butler, Karen Cox and Logan McGill.
Ole is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nancy Butler, Vashti; children, Twyla Terry and husband, Jimmy, Vashti, Tammara Alarcon and husband, Manny, San Antonio and Twain Butler and wife, Misty, Yukon, OK; grandchildren, Tyler Terry and wife, Alicia; Trey Terry, Travis Terry and wife, Abigail, Kasey Thomas and husband, Matthew, Gabriel Alarcon, Alex Alarcon, Bailey Butler, Braelyn Butler and Jaxon Butler; great-grandchildren, Kaylah, Zion, Parker and Archer Terry; sister, Kristi Bates and husband, Tom, Bowie; brother, Mike Butler and wife, Carrie, El Dorado, OK; brothers-in-law, Elwyn Liggett, Vashti and Kenneth and wife, Sandra Liggett, Vashti; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in honor of Ole, to God’s Table at 505 Strong St. Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Steven Douglas Drury

Published

7 days ago

07/15/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

John Wayne Shelton

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7 days ago

07/15/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Weldon Ray Duff

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7 days ago

07/15/2026

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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.