OBITUARIES

Phillip (Phil) Barber

Published

2 years ago

09/10/2024

BOWIE – Phillip (Phil) Barber, 68, passed away Sept. 5, 2024 in Bowie after a short illness.
At Phil’s request, there will be no formal service. There will be a private family graveside gathering.
Phil was born to Ray and MaNell (May) Barber in Bowie. He graduated from BHS in the class of 1974, and went on to earn his master’s degree from the University of Houston. Phil loved his friends, family, all dogs, cats and furry animals. He was an incredible artist and sculpturer. He won several awards for his art work, especially known for his “soap carvings.”
Phil lived the past 15 years in Texas City, TX where he had many friends and enjoyed his work at the “Wood Shop.” He recently moved back to Bowie and was excited to be home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Nell Barber.
Phil is survived by his brother, Bruce Barber and wife Marcia; sister, Stacy Barber, all of Bowie; nieces, Melissa Hennings and Lauren Secchi; nephews, Matt Reneau and Michael Reneau; many loving cousins and his dearest friend, Tonya Spivey, Texas City.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to “D & S” Sanctuary for Homeless and Rescued Pets. Donations can be made at Sanger Bank in Bowie under”D & S” Sanctuary, Inc. Tax deductible receipts are available to you upon request.
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.

OBITUARIES

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

Published

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.