OBITUARIES

Lenard Mayo

Published

9 months ago

10/15/2025

June 14, 1949 – October 11, 2025
SUNSET – Lenard Mayo, 76, loving husband, father, papa and friend, was called home on Oct. 11, 2025 after a hard-fought and courageous battle with MDS.
A visitation will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 17 at the White Family Funeral Home.
A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Lenard was born June 14, 1949, in Wichita Falls to Leyhman and Melba Mayo. He was known for his outgoing personality, warm smile and ability to make friends wherever he went—he truly never met a stranger. Born and raised in Henrietta, Lenard graduated from Henrietta High School in 1968 before attending North Texas State University (now the University of North Texas). Proudly playing football alongside Mean Jo Green.
A proud patriot, Lenard honorably served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1969-1975. On Oct. 16, 1971, he married the love of his life, Carolyn Ford. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised three children, Clay, Shanah and Colt.
Lenard spent more than 40 years working in the oil and gas industry, where he forged countless lasting friendships and earned the respect of colleagues across the field. His charisma, integrity and work ethic left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.
Lenard is preceded in death by his parents.
Lenard is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Carolyn Mayo, Sunset; his children, Clay Mayo and wife Caralisa, Woodville, Shanah Hendricks, Chicago, IL, and Colt Mayo and Erica Parker, Ardmore, OK. He was a proud “Papa” to five grandchildren, Cason Mayo, Hubbard, Caylie Mayo, McCamey, Carlie Mayo, Ardmore, OK, Cougar Mayo, Woodville and Ember Caldwell, Ardmore, OK; brothers, Dennis Mayo and wife Linda, Sadler and Larry Mayo, and sister, Tressie Abbott.
The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at bloodcancerunited.org in Lenard’s honor.
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.