OBITUARIES

Phillip Len Lawson

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3 years ago

04/25/2023

October 29, 1960 – April 23, 2023
VASHTI – Phillip Len Lawson, 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 23, 2023.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 26 at the White Family Funeral Home. A funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. on April 27 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bowie. Burial will follow at the Vashti Cemetery in Vashti.
Phillip was born on Oct. 29, 1960 in Bowie to Verne and Ava Lawson. Phillip married Lisa (Kleinhans) on Sept. 1, 1979. Phillip was a loving husband, devoted father and grandpa. His friends remember him as one of the most family-oriented people they knew. He worked for Lockheed Martin for 36 years. In his spare time, he loved spending time with his family and friends as well as hunting and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Doris and Verne A. Lawson Sr. and Ruby and Cordie Lewis and his father, Verne A Lawson Jr.
Phillip is survived by his mother, Ava Carol Lawson, Vashti; brother, C.D. and wife Kathy Lawson, Vashti; sister, Sue and husband Tony Phillips, Vashti; multiple nieces, nephews and cousins; his wife and the love of his life of 43 years, Lisa Lawson, Vashti; son, Cody and wife Shonda Lawson, Bowie along with their daughter, Trista Lawson, Amarillo; daughter, Heather Lawson, Watauga; son, Bryson and wife Taylor Lawson and their sons Parker and Wyatt Lawson, Montague.
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.