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Eldon Glen Matthews
Eldon Glen Matthews
July 26, 1930 – July 7, 2015
BOWIE – Eldon Glen Matthews, age 84, peacefully passed away July 7, 2015 at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.
A viewing was from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. July 9. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. July 9.
Funeral service was at 2 p.m. July 10 at the Terral First Baptist Church, with Bro. Barry Kelly and Bro. Larry Cox officiating, under the direction of Terral Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Terral Cemetery.
Eldon was born July 26, 1930 at Burkburnett to Glen and Lillie (Clary) Matthews. He and Frances Mozelle Bryant were united in marriage on June 3, 1950 at Henrietta. He was a truck driver for many years, a job which he truly loved. He drove more than two million miles without an accident. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, Local 886.
After his retirement in 1992 he and Mozelle moved from Edmond, OK to Bowie to make their home. Eldon was an avid fisherman. He also loved playing dominoes. He took great pleasure in being able to spend time with his grandchildren.
Eldon was a 32nd degree Mason, having received his 50-year pin several years ago. He was a member of the Nocona Masonic Lodge and a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Bowie.
Eldon was preceded in death by his parents; sister,Viola Butler and a brother, Wayne Matthews.
He is survived by his wife Mozelle, of the home; two sons, Eldon Glen Matthews Jr. and wife Jackie, Madill, OK, and Roger Matthews and wife Laurie, Edmond, OK; two granddaughters, Mindy Dawn Brown and husband Sam, League City, and Heather Dawn Pribble and husband Brett, Edmond, OK; three great-grandchildren, Ben Brown, Alyssa Brown and Samantha Dawn Brown; nephew Chris Matthews, Petrolia; niece, Rammona Polk, Bowie; and other relatives and friends.
Condolences may be sent to terralfh@pldi.net.
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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.
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.
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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