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Kyle Dean West-Williamson

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June 20, 1989 – October 17, 2025
FORT WORTH – Kyle Dean West-Williamson, 36, passed away on Oct. 17, 2025.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 25 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Juan Nieves Jr. officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at funeral home.
Burial will follow at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg next to his beloved Papa Willie West. Following burial meal for family and friends will be at the Forestburg Community Center.
Kyle was born on June 20, 1989 in Dallas to Ronda West-Williamson and Truman Dorman Williamson.
Kyle Dean West-Williamson was known for his infectious personality, his humor, his fierce passion and HIS GORGEOUS HAIR! Kyle never met a stranger. Kyle was a fierce defender of those he cared about to the point the devil would shake in his boots. He was a graduate of Red Oak High School and attended Blinn Junior College in College Station. Kyle had been a graphic artist for 20 years but had finally landed the job of HIS DREAMS and currently worked for MonkeyMotto in Argyle in their sales department selling motorcycles.
Kyle’s greatest achievement and hobby was his 12 year-old son, Dean Vance West-Williamson. Every decision about a job, etc. had Dean at the top of the list …. He made it known if his son needed him they would have to understand! Kyle would cut his hair periodically and donate it for sick children and so does his son Dean!
He was a loving father, son, grandson, half- brother, nephew and cousin and will be deeply deeply deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Willie Dean West.
He is survived by his son, Dean Vance West-Williamson and his mother Teresa Vandameer, Northlake; his mother, Ronda West, Forestburg; his father, Dorman Williamson, Terrell; his grandmother, Mary West, Forestburg; his aunt, Tina West Strand, Glenn Heights; his cousin, Abby Bland and her son, Oliver Dean, Manor; and his cousin, Hunter Bland and his wife Bri, Molino, FL and half sister, Quin Williamson, South Padre.
Ronda has asked in lieu of flowers or gifts, memorials can be made to Kyle’s son’s scholarship fund, c/o Mary West at 17325 FM 455, Forestburg, TX 76239, a Zelle account will be established for electronic donations, checks payable Mary West.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Steven Douglas Drury

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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

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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.

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Weldon Ray Duff

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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.

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