OBITUARIES

Patsy Ruth Roland

Published

3 years ago

02/27/2023

September 25, 1940 – February 21, 2023
FORT WORTH – Patsy Ruth Roland, 82, passed away on Feb. 21, 2023.
A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Feb. 25 at the First Christian Church in Bowie. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Pat was born to Dan and Billie Hayes on Sept. 25, 1940 in Sunset. She was a graduate of Bowie High School in 1958. Pat married Don W. Roland in 1959 and the couple were together for 32 years, until his passing in 1991. She and her husband were the perfect example of a 1950s sweetheart couple.
Pat spent many years working at Lockheed Martin and retired from Elbit in Fort Worth. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and Altrusa until her illness made her bow out. She also was a member of the First Christian Church in Bowie. Pat was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and trusted friend who was loved by everyone who knew her.
Pat is survived by her son, Tommy R. Roland, Fort Worth; daughters, Diane Roland Black, Keller, Kimberly Roland Wells, Decatur and Niki Roland Carson and husband Frankie, North Richland Hills; brother, Jerry Hayes and wife Kay, Abilene and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Steven Douglas Drury

Published

7 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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7 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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7 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.