OBITUARIES
Jim Allen Moore
Jim Allen Moore
October 22, 1932 – December 2, 2015
BOWIE – Jim Allen Moore, 83, passed away Dec. 2, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec.7 at the First United Methodist Church of Bowie.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Jim was born Oct. 22, 1932 in Memphis, TX to Clarence and Estelle (Waddill) Moore. He graduated from Estelline High School where he excelled in all sports and other activities. Jim married his high school sweetheart Wanda Ann Bell in 1953. He graduated from Texas Tech in 1955 with a degree in accounting and earned a commission in the United States Air Force from ROTC.
In 1960 President Kennedy re-activated the Air Commando Unit. Jim was one of the original group accepted into the elite 4400th CCTS assigned to Hurlburt Field (#9) of Eglin AFB in Fort Walton Beach, FL. He served one tour in Vietnam with The Air Commandos while stationed in Germany. Jim began his airline career with Braniff Airways in 1967. After Braniff he flew with Piedmont Airlines in North Carolina and retired from USAIR and United States Air Force Reserves as Lieutenant Colonel.
Jim brought his family to Bowie in 1974 where he started his cattle operation. He was active in the First United Methodist Church until his illness. Jim also served his community by coaching Little League and serving on the Hospital Board and the Bowie Airport Board.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Estelle Moore; and his son, Matthew Allen Moore.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wanda Moore, Bowie; daughter, Ann Elizabeth Tobin and husband David, Dallas; sisters, Yvonne Peres, Scottsdale, AZ, Rebecca Sims and husband Ronald, Childress, and Carol Greene and husband Thomas, Bowie; brother, Larry Moore and wife Janiece, Schaumburg, IL; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Meals on Wheels at P.O. Box 1633, Bowie, TX 76230 and St. Jude’s Hospital For Children at 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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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