OBITUARIES

Helen “Joyce” Garrett

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2 years ago

02/23/2024

January 7, 1936 – February 19, 2024
BOWIE – Helen “Joyce” Garrett, 88, left this earth for her eternal home in heaven with Jesus on Feb. 19, 2024.
A graveside service took place at 2 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with Bro. Mike Henson officiating.
Joyce was born on Jan. 7, 1936 in Newport to Willie and Estelline (Brown) Williams. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles Garrett, on Aug. 17, 1952. Joyce was an active member of First Baptist Church Bowie for most of her life. She taught Sunday School classes and Precept Bible Study classes for many years.
She was the insurance clerk at Bowie Memorial Hospital for several years, before she decided to become a licensed realtor. She began her real estate career with Raborn Real Estate in Bowie. Eventually she started and ran Garrett Realty for many years until her retirement. Playing bridge with her bridge club lady friends was one of her favorite things to do in retirement.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; twin infant boys, Keith and Kevin and sister, Betty Isaacs.
Joyce is survived by son, Chris Garrett, Sanger; daughter, Cindy Garrett and husband Bob, Bowie; grandson, Shae Garrett and wife, Taras, Merkel; granddaughter, Sasha Marak and husband Chad, Liberty Hill; granddaughter, Nicole Garrett, Houston; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Wichita Falls for the compassionate and loving care that they gave to their mom and family during the last days of her life. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Bowie Building Fund or Hospice of Wichita Falls.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

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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.