OBITUARIES

Charles Gregory “Greg” Wells

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7 months ago

12/17/2025

December 12, 1955 – December 12, 2025
BOWIE – Charles Gregory “Greg” Wells, 70, passed away peacefully on Dec. 12, 2025.
A funeral service was at 1 p.m. on Dec. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. Burial followed at Ryan Cemetery in Ryan, OK.
The family received friends one hour prior to the service on Dec. 16 at the funeral home.
Greg was born on Dec. 12, 1955. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1974. He later attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls where he earned a bachelor of business administration degree in 1979.
Following his education, Greg pursued a career in accounting. He became a certified public accountant in 1983, and later on opened his own CPA firm in Bowie. Greg proudly served the Bowie community for many years, building a respected and successful practice.
Greg enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, and watching his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. He was known for his consistent presence, unwavering strength, and loyalty to both his profession and his community.
Greg was preceded in death by his father, Billy Charles Wells.
He is survived by his mother, Georgia Beth Wells, Bowie; sister, Sheri Wascom and husband JB Wascom, Bowie; niece, Beth Newton and husband Michael Newton, Montague; great-nephews, Daniel Chipman, Bowie and Caleb Newton, Montague; great-nieces, Haley Holcomb, Dallas and Whitney Newton, Montague; his beloved dog, Lola; and numerous friends and extended family members.
Greg will be remembered for his devotion to family, strong character, and the lasting impact he made on those who knew him.
His passing on his birthday marks a meaningful full-circle moment, as he was called home to be with the Lord after a life lived with integrity, purpose, and love.
John 16:22 says, “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but i will see you again, and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home in 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

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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.