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Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money
Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money
April 25, 1932 – February 11, 2016
BOWIE – Cleta Gay (Shrum) Money,83, passed away Feb. 11, 2016 in Bowie, TX.
A memorial service was at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie.
A woman of unending faith, an obedient servant of the Lord, a faithful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was at her home when she passed.
She was born and raised in Oklahoma a graduate of Capitol Hill High school in Oklahoma City. She loved life and found beauty in her surroundings, where ever she found herself. She had a fondness for cats and had an impressive collection of various types that grew over the years to the delight of her grandchildren who would spend hours trying to count them all.
As an adult she traveled extensively and lived an adventurous life calling. Many countries and continents were called home including Africa, Europe, Australia, South East Asia and South America. She survived in two war zones, Alexandria Egypt as well as Port Harcourt Nigeria retiring to live out her years in Bowie where she was an active member of First Baptist Church. She volunteered for a time at a local nursing home and in later years was cared for by the staff at Independence Hall.
Gay touched so many lives along the way. Many called her friend, truly loved by her family, she was a blessing to all who knew her. Words cannot express how much her sweet smile will be missed.
Gay was preceded in death by her parents; three siblings; a daughter, Pamela Sue Money and a grandson, Michael Money.
Gay is survived by her husband of 49 years George E. Money; three daughters, Catherine Ann (Money) and Robert Poe, Micki Lynn (Gibson) and John Nittler, Ginger Lee Gibson; two sons, George Steven and Tammy Money, and Michael Money; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bowie or the Bowie Animal Shelter.
Arrangements were 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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