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Troy Ardean Gastins

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Troy Ardean Gastins
April 22, 1941 – January 15, 2015
BOWIE – Troy Ardean Gaskins, 73, passed away Jan. 15, 2015 at his home in Bowie after a six year battle against cancer.Troy Gaskins OBIT
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 16 at The White Family Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Jan. 17 in the drawing room of The White Family Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Troy was born April 22, 1941 near Forestburg in the Dewey Community to Lonnie and Nola (Chesser) Gaskins. The family moved to Bowie in 1949. Troy graduated from Bowie High School in 1959.
His life took him in many directions. Troy was a roughneck and driller for many years in the oilfield. He worked in aircraft mechanics and retired from the Denton State School. Troy was a licensed Texas Certified Medication Aide from 1998 and continued until his retirement. He maintained a HAM Radio license as general operator for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Nola Gaskins; and his son, Tommie Jeffers.
Troy is survived by his companion, Frankie Spikes Campbell, Bowie; brother, Jimmie Gaskins and wife Shirley, Bowie; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends and acquaintances.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Bryant Whitaker FFA Alumni Scholarship c/o Carla Hughes at P.O. Box 1302 Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Daniel Forrest Barrett

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December 27, 1965 – August 12, 2026
NOCONA – Daniel Forrest Barrett, 60, died on Aug. 12, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
He was born Dec. 27, 1965, in Spring Branch to James Harry Barrett and Opal Laverne Henderson. He played football at Northwestern and went on to graduate from Stephen F. Austin State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance. He worked mostly as a stock broker.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Chuck Barrett.
He is survived by his three children, Reagan, Dylan and Connor; two grandchildren; sister, Sherri Lynn Watson; two nieces; one nephew and siblings, Jesse, Rich and Cheryl.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.

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David Duke

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July 24, 1960 – August 12, 2026
WICHITA FALLS – David Duke, 66, died on Aug. 12, 2026 in Wichita Falls, TX.
There was a visitation from 6 – 8 p.m. on Aug. 16 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Aug. 17 at the Abundant Life Church officiated by Pastor James Messer.
Interment followed in Terral Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randy Harris, Randy Croxton, Wiley Vanover, Zak Weaver, Bradley Lawrence and Ross Atteberry. Honorary pallbearers were David Morrison and the Red River Dozer Crew.
He was born on July 24, 1960 in Bowie to Harvey and Marjorie Romine Duke. He was a dozer operator mainly for Red River Dozer. He grew up in Terral, OK where he graduated high school. He married Micheal Heathington on Nov. 26, 1994 in Spanish Fort.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Micheal Duke; children, Leslie Halt, Kendra Grottie and Kyle Duke; sisters, Delores Weatherly and Sharon Westbrook; brothers, Ricky Duke and Ronnie Duke, and nine grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Eagle Point Cemetery Association.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.

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Timothy Tompkins

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June 12, 1981 – August 2, 2026
DALLAS – Timothy Tompkins, 45, died on Aug. 2, 2026 in Dallas, TX.
There was a memorial service on at 10 a.m. Aug. 8 at Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church with Pastor Dan Sparkman officiating. A private family interment will follow at a later date.
He was born on June 12, 1981 to Sam and Paula Tompkins in Wichita Falls. He was a driver, worked the oil industry for several years, wroked as a ranch manager and carpenter. He was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. He married Christy Marie Harris on Sept. 24, 2005 in Nocona.
He is survived by his wife, Christy Tompkins, Nocona; parents, Sam and Paula Tompkins, Spanish Fort; sister, Amanda York, Wichita Falls; children, Samantha Dawn Tompkins, Stephenville, Brock Wilson Tompkins, Frisco, Deagan Brodie Tompkins, Spanish Fort, Lillian Marie “Lili” Tompkins, Spanish Fort and three nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Shepherd of the Hills Baptist Church, P.O. Box 330, Nocona.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona.

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