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William Eugene “Gene” Skelton

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William Eugene “Gene” SkeltonOBIT Skelton
July 3, 1932 – December 13, 2015
HENRIETTA – William Eugene “Gene” Skelton, 83, passed away on Dec. 13, 2015.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15 at Davis Funeral Home.
A funeral service was at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta with Billy Waller, officiating. Burial followed in the Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.
Skelton was born on July 3, 1932 in Wennonah, TX to Charles Raymond and Lula may (Shytles) Skelton. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict and was chosen for the Reservoir Campaign. He was decorated with the Purple Heart.
He married Louise “Tiny” (Love) on March 29, 1954 in Midland. He drove race cars in the ‘60s and ‘70s and was the owner of Skelton Wall Coverings for 55 years. Skelton was a member of the Pleasant Mound Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his children, Kelly Jean Skelton O’Dell and Clay Skelton both of Joy, David Skelton, Wichita Fallsand Christine Turner, Fayetteville, AR; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and sister, Jorene Rutledge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Joy volunteer Fire Department at 910 FM 173, Henrietta, TX 76365 or Hospice of Wichita Falls at PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.
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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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