OBITUARIES

Herschel L. Boyd

Published

3 years ago

07/03/2023

September 4, 1946 – June 29, 2023
NOCONA – Herschel L. Boyd, 76, died on June 29, 2023 in Nocona.
Visitation was from from 5 to 6 p.m. on July 2 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on July 3 at First United Methodist Church in Nocona with Minister Valleri Sewell as the officiant. Pallbearers were Blake McNew, Lee Frost, Greg Talley, Hank Howard, Nick Mesler and Tim Meyer.
He was born on Sept. 4, 1946 in Saint Jo to Herschel A. Boyd and Lena Mae Griffin Boyd. He spent most of his life working for Texas New Mexico Power in various jobs from lineman to supervisor. He married Clara Fenoglio on Jan. 31, 1976 at the First United Methodist Church in Saint Jo, and together they had two sons.
Boyd was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea. He was a founding member of the Lion’s Club in Petrolia. He was an involved member and served on various boards of First United Methodist Church in Nocona. He also was a member of the Rotary Club in Nocona and a past member of the Nocona Hospital Board.
Boyd is survived by his wife of 47 years, Clara Boyd, Nocona; sons, Darrin Boyd, Austin, TX and Wesley Boyd, Bastrop, TX; four grandchildren; one sister-in-law; one nephew and numerous cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Solaris Hospice or First United Methodist Church of Nocona.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

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.