OBITUARIES

Cecile Denise Hamman Moore

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3 years ago

10/24/2023

August 19, 1961 – October 28, 2023
SAINT JO – Cecile Denise Hamman Moore age 62, passed away at home in Saint Jo, on Oct. 28. She was a housewife for many years and was taking care of the home when she passed
Funeral services are being held at DeBerry Funeral Directors, at 11 a.m. on Oct. 25. Cecile is being laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Wise County, Texas.
She was born in Lawton, OK., on Aug. 19, 1961, to Arlie and Doris Hamman. She was a city girl, who turned country after she met her husband Don on Oct. 7, 1989. She loved camping, fishing, four-wheeling, lawn work, splitting firewood, hot chocolate, morning coffee, taking pictures, and a million other things, especially cooking. No one would ever go away hungry if Cecile was there.
Cecile was a rare combination of steel and velvet, unbending in her faith in God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and what was right, but also so kind, tender, and nurturing, even leaving the porch light on at night to make sure the spider next to it caught some bugs.
Cecile and Don had 34 years of marriage, they did everything together, but they still fell asleep holding hands. She is tremendously missed. Don hopes that one day they will hold hands together again.
Cecile is survived by her husband, Don Moore; mother-in-law, Carol Moore; aunt-in-law, Helen Brooks; and several nieces and nephews, and cousins.
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OBITUARIES

Steven Douglas Drury

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6 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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6 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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6 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.