OBITUARIES

Jack Lee Stark

Published

9 months ago

11/05/2025

August 28, 1959 – November 1, 2025
BOWIE – Jack Lee Stark, 66, went home to be with our Lord on Nov. 1, 2025, in Fort Worth, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 4 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Bowie with Pastor Justin Harris officiating.
Burial followd at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Jack was born on Aug. 28, 1959, in Jacksboro to Thermon and Billie (Smith) Stark. Jack lived a life full of hard work, laughter and love. He spent most of his career in the oilfield industry, working for companies such as A-1 Well Service, Waco Tank Trucks, Energy Service Company, S&V Well Service, Bowie Industry and Bowie Independent School District. Jack was also an entrepreneur at heart, proudly owning and operating Stark Tank Trucks, Stark Roustabout Service, JL&R Pump Trucks and offering private consulting.
Jack was more than his work; he was a man who loved deeply and gave generously. He cherished time with his family and friends, whether hunting, fishing, golfing, playing tennis, cooking or traveling. Jack was famous for his crab and shrimp boils and his mouthwatering ribs, always bringing people together around the table. He took great pride in his home and property, making sure everything was in pristine condition.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Thermon and Billie Stark.
He leaves behind a legacy of love through his children, Mendy Jones and husband Ben; Justin Stark and wife Jenn; Stacey Simpson and husband Nick; and Sheldyn Stark and husband BJ; along with seven treasured grandchildren, Kaydee, Conner, Tucker, Jax, Lincoln, Maverick and Noah. Jack is also survived by Stacey Stark, who lovingly cared for him until the end, five siblings, Jim Stark and wife Carla, Brenda Makings and husband Jim, Larry Stark and wife Cindy, Ralph Stark and wife Jeanie, and Judy Parker and husband Randy; and many dear friends and extended family who will miss his warmth and humor.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Jack to the Lighthouse Youth Group.
Arrangements are entrusted to White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Steven Douglas Drury

Published

5 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

5 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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5 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.