OBITUARIES

Rhee Anna Gage

Published

2 years ago

03/01/2024

July 8, 1956 – February 27, 2024
BOWIE – Rhee Anna Gage, 67, lovingly known as MawMaw and Momma Gage, unexpectedly passed away on Feb. 27, 2024.
A memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on March 8 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Rhee Anna was born on July 8, 1956 in Bridgeport to James Sr. and Barbara (Johnson) Price. Known for her kind-hearted nature and infectious sense of humor, Rhee Anna had a remarkable ability to bring joy to those around her. Her family was her world, and her memory will forever be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, James Powers.
Rhee Anna is survived by her husband, Leslie Gage, who she shared 50 beautiful years of marriage with; her children, which she was always a devoted mother to, Michelle Long married to Kurt, Dustin Gage married to Kayla and Derek Gage married to Elaina and her grandchildren, that she cherished her role as a loving grandmother to, Lexi, Cody, Tessa, Teagan and Briar. Rhee Anna also is survived by her brother, Jim Price married to Liz; sister, Susie married to Rodney; her dear uncle and aunt, Bill Johnson and Peggy and her uncle, Bob.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Steven Douglas Drury

Published

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.

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John Wayne Shelton

Published

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.