OBITUARIES

Genesis Leeann Mae Darland

Published

3 years ago

06/09/2023

October 15, 1999 – June 6, 2023
BOWIE – Genesis Leeann Mae Darland, 23, died on June 6, 2023 in Nocona.
Family and friends will gather for visitation from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on June 12 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on June 13 at First Free Will Baptist Church in Bowie, with Pastor Glenn Neff officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
She was born Oct. 15, 1999 in Decatur to Crystal Mann and Daryn Darland. She worked as certified nurse’s aide and caretaker. On May 17, 2021, she gave birth to her pride and joy, Lukas. She loved being a mama to Lukas above all, but also loved to travel, listen to music, dance and spend time with her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; one grandfather; her great-grandparents and one aunt.
She is survived by her son, Lukas Maxey; grandmothers, Diana Mann and Ann Darland, both of Bowie; grandfather, Dennis Mann, Wichita Falls; brothers, Rylin Brooks, J.J. Sipes, Ryder Mann, Parker Sparks, Tyler Darland, Nathan Darland, Nicklaus Darland, Dawson Bennett, Thomas Bryan and Raiden Mullenix; sisters, Jordyn Beasley and Marilla Woods; her step parents; loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and too many friends to list.
Donations can be made to help with funeral expenses to the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

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

Published

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

Published

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.