OBITUARIES

Melvin Warren “Mel” Gilbert

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2 years ago

02/13/2024

October 11, 1937 – February 7, 2024
SAINT JO – Melvin Warren “Mel” Gilbert, 86, died on Feb. 7, 2024.
Visitations were from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 9 and from noon-1:45 p.m. on Feb. 10 at Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo.
A graveside service was at 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 with Minister Frank Johnson officiating at Starkey Cemetery in Montague County.
He was born on Oct. 11, 1937 in Point, TX to Lola Bell Anderson and Willie Warren Gilbert.
Gilbert was as an installer for Lone Star Gas, a Dallas police officer and a 3M Salesman. Covering four states, he also sold diamonds and solid jewelry for Town and Country Jewelry.
In 1968, he met the love of his life, Lois Doshier. They were married on May 3, 1969 in Lone Oak.
Gilbert created Gilbert Enterprises in Dallas where he and his family operated a wholesale warehouse selling to other salvage dealers from all over the area for nearly 50 years. They operated retail locations in Loan Oak, Point, Balch Springs, Garland and Saint Jo. He dedicated 35 years to Gilbert’s Freight Outlet off Highway 82 in Saint Jo. Due to age and health issues, he downsized by operating Mel’s Knife Shop, where he sold knives, sharpeners, and custom hand tooled leather works.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lola Anderson and Willie Gilbert; sister, Arnice Earnhart and grandson, Brady Watson.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Gilbert; sons, Todd Gilbert and Wayne Gilbert; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and numerous extended family and friends.

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.