OBITUARIES

Ella “Cissy” Barclay

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3 years ago

01/31/2023

May 22, 1942 – January 27, 2023
ALVORD – Ella “Cissy” Barclay, 80, passed away Jan. 27, 2023.
The family received friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Jan. 30, 2023 at the Alvord Church of Christ. A graveside service immediately followed at Alvord Cemetery.
Cissy was born May 22, 1942 in Decatur to Johnny and Bobbye Barclay. She was a 1960 graduate of Alvord High School. Cissy retired from Cargill Milling Company after many years of service. She was an active member of the Alvord Church of Christ.
Cissy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Barbara Klein; brother-in-law, David Klein; niece, Amy Barclay and special friend, Billy D. Scott.
Cissy is survived by her sons, Monnie Joe Hunt and wife Margaret, Bowie and John Hunt and wife Kristi, Bowie; daughter, Stacy Masten and husband John, Alvord; brother, Larry Barclay and wife Judy, Forestburg; grandchildren, Brian Rater and wife Cristi, Shane Hunt, Phylicia Gibbs and husband Levi, Bradyn Hunt and Cooper Masten; eight great grandchildren; niece, Kellye Souther and nephew, Jerry Klein.
The family would like to express special thanks to the staff of Advanced Rehab in Bowie and Solaris Hospice for their love and care during this time.
Memorials may be made to the Alvord Church of Christ in her memory.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home in 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.