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Richard “Dick” Allen

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Richard “Dick” Allen
February 7, 1930 – December 13, 2015
BOWIE – Richard “Dick” Allen, 85, died Dec. 13, 2015 in Nocona, TX.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Cowboy’s Last Ride Cemetery in Bowie.
Dick was born Feb. 7, 1930 in Hollis, OK to Alton and Zula (Preswood) Allen. He graduated in 1948 from Stoneburg High School. Dick was a lifelong resident of Montague County.
He owned and operated Allen’s Texaco in Bowie since 1954. Dick was the arena director for Jim Bowie Days Rodeo since its beginning until 2011. He traveled most of Texas, Southern Oklahoma and Arkansas bull riding in the late 50s and early 60s.
Dick was a founding member of the Bowie Saddle Club and a lifelong member of AASP and RC. He was a member of American Quarterhorse and Texas Longhorn Breeders Association. He also was a farmer and rancher most of his life.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Zula Allen; wife, Darlene Allen and brother, Gene Allen.
He is survived by his sons, Snip Allen, Snake Allen and Lee Allen all of Bowie; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Allen, Ringgold; sister, Zelta Baker, Farmington, NM; special friend, Doris McGuffey, Bowie; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.
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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