OBITUARIES

Robert G. Jones

Published

2 years ago

09/24/2024

May 9, 1942 – September 19, 2024
ARDMORE, OK – Robert G. Jones, 82, passed away on Sept. 19, 2024.
A graveside service took place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 23 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie with Pastor Kristi Roland Hand as the officiant.
Robert was born on May 9, 1942 to D. C. and Virginia (Dorn) Jones in Colorado City, TX where he spent his formative years. His momma later married Jabe J. Whirley who Robert always knew as his daddy.
In 1963, he married Linda Bartlett, from Lamesa, TX. This past May they celebrated 61 years of marriage. His working career began as a cotton farmer with Linda’s dad, JE Bartlett in Lamesa. He moved his growing family and began a career with Dr. Pepper in Hobbs, NM. His career in Dr. Pepper grew from being a route man to partial owner with the Dr. Pepper company before retiring in 1983.
After his retirement from Dr. Pepper he went back to farming. Robert was known for his hard work, dedication and passion for helping others. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Jr. and youngest daughter, LeeAnn Jones.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Linda; his daughter, Debby Custer and her husband Aaron; grandchildren, Melissa Stewart and husband Reno, Jacob Custer and Katy Buckner and husband Trey; great-grandchildren, Owen and Kodi Stewart and a Buckner baby due in February.
His memory will be cherished by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice at 1505 N. Commerce Suite 104, Ardmore, OK 73401.
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

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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.