OBITUARIES
Tandy Turner
Tandy Turner
October 7, 1939 – October 16, 2016
AUSTIN — Tandy Turner, 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Oct. 16, 2016.
A visitation was from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 19 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home.
A celebration of his life was at 1 p.m. Oct. 20 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North IH-35, Pflugerville with Pastor Paul Escamilla of St. John’s United Methodist will be officiating.
Tandy was born Oct. 7, 1939 to James Henry and Mabel Turner. He graduated from McCallum High School in Austin in 1958. Tandy married his middle and high school sweetheart, Juanita Randle on Oct. 16, 1959.
Tandy was a hardworking man who loved and provided for his wife and three sons. He was an automotive machinist for many years. He was part owner of an auto parts and machine business. Later he was sole owner of T’s Machine shop. Tandy was well known and respected in the automotive machinist trade in the Austin area.
Tandy loved sports, especially football and baseball. He spent many years in the backyard and at the fields coaching his three sons. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mabel Turner and his sister, Pat Darrel.
Tandy is survived by his wife Juanita Turner, Austin; three sons, Todd Randle Turner and his wife Teri, Spicewood, Tabb Martin Turner and his wife Teresa, Cedar Park, Tory Glenn Turner and his wife Tammy, Shiner; eight grandchildren, Tonya, Todd Nathan, Dustin and Luke Turner, Jonathan Gonzales, Deidra Kuntschik, Justin and Billie Gean Kloesel, seven great-grandchildren; sister, Jane Neels and aunt, Mary Hill both of Bowie, and many nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to Brookdale Hospice in Austin for their loving care and support and special caregiver Elsie.
Please visit Tandy’s memorial page at www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com where you can leave memories and condolences for his family.
Arrangements entrusted to Cook-Walden Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North IH-35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660.
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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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