OBITUARIES

Julie Dianne Parker

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3 years ago

08/18/2023

July 11, 1957 – August 15, 2023
BOWIE – Julie Dianne Parker, 66, passed away at home on Aug. 15, 2023, with her family by her side.
A visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A graveside service was at 10 a.m. on Aug. 18 at Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie, with Rex Hamilton as the officiant. The family welcomed all friends to attend a gathering at their home following the service.
Julie was born July 11, 1957 in Fort Worth to Billy Gene and Loye Inez (Newman) Steen. She graduated from Northwest High School in 1975. On Aug. 16, 2008 Julie married Bill Parker in Bowie.
Julie was known as an entrepreneur. She owned and operated the Donut Station in Roanoke. Her true passion was “junkin” and refinishing furniture. She also owned and operated the Dusty Doornob in Bowie. She enjoyed going to garage sales and loved anything turquoise. Julie loved her family and friends and will be remembered with love and appreciation for being a devoted daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.
She is preceded in death by her father, Bill Steen and son-in-law, Philip Rosewell.
Julie is survived by her husband, Bill Parker, Bowie; daughters, Melissa Rosewell and Morgan Hoover and husband Jon Ramos and grandchildren, Maddie Frost, Mollie Frost, Cooper Frost, Spencer Rosewell, Xander Castaneda, Rhett Ramos and Ashlyn Ramos.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Steven Douglas Drury

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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

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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.