OBITUARIES

Ruby “Claudine” Stom Kiles

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10 months ago

09/10/2025

January 15, 1933 – Septemeber 2, 2025
BOWIE – Ruby “Claudine” Stom Kiles, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 2, 2025 in Wichita Falls, TX.
The family received friends from 1:30-3 p.m. on Sept. 5 prior to the service at the church.
The funeral service was at 3 p.m. on Sept. 5 at First Free Will Baptist Church in Bowie with Pastor Glenn Neff officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Claudine was born Jan. 15, 1933, in Bowie to Claude Osborn Sr. and Ethel Cardellia (Parr) Stom.
Claudine dedicated her life to caring for others through a lifelong career in nursing at Bowie Memorial Hospital and Bellmire Health Care, with a brief period working in custodial services for Bowie Independent School District, all while lovingly raising her four children. In 1980, Claudine married Arthur “Ben” Kiles in Montague.
She was a devoted longtime member of First Free Will Baptist Church where she found joy in singing and spending time with her church family.
In her younger years, she enjoyed boating and family trips to New Mexico. Claudine, or “Granny” as she was known by most, held a deep love for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought her endless pride and happiness.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arthur “Ben” Kiles; daughter, Ruby “Carolene” Alexander; grandson, Michael McCarn; and siblings, C.O. Stom Jr., Eugene Guy Stom, George Stom, Roy Stom, Dawn Craig, Carl Stom and June Walker.
Claudine is survived by her children, Billy “Ray” White, Bowie, Teresa Spivey and husband Charles, Duncan, OK, and Elizabeth Dunn, Bowie; grandchildren, Jason Burgett and wife JoAnna, Cody Spivey and fiancé Tracey, Deanna Mendinghall and husband Jimbo, Amanda Conley, Toby Dunn, and Casey Dunn and wife Lindsey; bonus granddaughter, Brittany McPherson and husband Matthew; great-grandchildren, Kenzi Burgett, Chase Burgett, Zach, Isaiah, Charlee Mendinghall, Bryelyn Mendinghall, Tayla McCarn, Chase McCarn, Ashleigh Boatright, Aslynn Dunn, Jaden Dunn, Hank Dunn, Avaleigh, Waverlee, Emberly Papagno and Matthew McPherson Jr.; great-great-grandson, Beau Burgett; and dear friend, Lanny Hunt.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire memorials can be made in honor of Claudine to God’s Table at 505 Strong St. Bowie, TX 76230.
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

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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.