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Richard W. Myers
Richard W. Myers
1944 – January 15, 2016
MARYLAND-Richard W. Myers, 71, died on Jan. 15, 2016 in Rancho Mirage, CA.
A celebration of his life will be at 11 a.m. Feb.20 at The Lodge at Westshore, 4200 Hovnanian Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834
He was born in 1944 in Nocona to Ike and Charlene Myers. Myers grew up in Nocona where he graduated from Nocona High School in 1962 and played football for the Nocona Indians. He attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas where he earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Myers earned his medical doctorate at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1970.
He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of California. He then served his country as a military surgeon with the U.S. Public Health Service as well as a clinical associate, focusing on cardiology at the National Institute of Health.
In 1974, he returned to California to complete his residency in nuclear medicine at Stanford University Medical Center.
His career started at Herrick Hospital in Berkley, CA where he was named director of nuclear medicine. He then joined Mercy General Hospital of Sacramento.
After Mercy Hospital, he became the medical director at Roseville Positron Emission Tomography Imaging Center and a chairman with the Nuclear Medicine Division of Radiological Associates of Sacramento. He served this group as chairman, vice president and president before he retired in 2012.
He is survived by his loving wife, Judee Lynch Myers; children, Kara Myers, David Myers and Michelle Wiseman; stepdaughter, Kelle D’Alessio, Kara; David’s mother, Mary Cotton Myers and five grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, any remembrances may be made in Rick’s name to The Mercy Foundation, 3400 Data Drive, Sacramento, CA 95670-7956; Attn: Sister Bridget McCarthy or online @ www.mercyfoundationsacramento.org.
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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