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Barbara Ann Talley
Barbara Ann Talley
April 1, 1938 – October 24, 2015
MIDLAND – Barbara Ann Talley, 77, passed away Oct. 24, 2015 surrounded by her family.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Smyrna Cemetery in Sunset.
Ann was born April 1, 1938 in Crowell, TX to Monte and Nina (Steadham) Eavenson. She was raised in Wichita Falls and graduated from Wichita Falls High.
On March 30, 1956 she married Alvin Charles Talley and began work as a Medical Lab Technologist after receiving her certification from Hendrick Hospital in Abilene. Ann later earned a bachelor of science degree in education from Midwestern State University. She taught physical science at Rider High School for four years before returning to the medical field working at Scott and White in Temple and West Texas Pathology in Midland. Ann and Alvin retired from their careers and began raising cattle on a farm in Sunset and enjoyed the country for ten years.
Ann also enjoyed reading, needlework, quilting, her family, and watching the Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks. She battled MS since her late 20s. As her disease progressed they moved to assisted living at Polo Park in Midland and in 2002 they became residents of Manor Park independent living. Ann and Alvin enjoyed traveling in their motor home for several years. She was affectionately known as “Hot Shot” by her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Monte and Nina Eavenson; brother, Jack Eavenson; and sister, Gerald Weaver.
Ann is survived by her husband of 59 years, Alvin Talley; daughter, Peggy Sorenson and husband Gary, Corpus Christi; son, Joel Talley and wife Sharon, Midland; grandchildren, Courtney Stombock and husband Brad of Cambridge, England, Fletcher Lewis and wife Emily, Minneapolis, MN, Reid Talley, Midland; great-grandchildren, Barrett Stombock, Emmett Stombock; sister, Elizabeth Cox, Wichita Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwestern State University Donor Services for the Ann and Alvin Talley scholarship, 3410 Taft, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. The scholarship will aid students in the college of science and mathematics.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Lucy Torres and the other caregivers for their love and kindness the past several years.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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