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Loyal Don Killen
Loyal Don Killen
Decemeber 5, 1933 – January 5, 2017
BOWIE — Loyal Don Killen, 83, passed away Jan. 5, 2017 in Bowie, TX.
A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Jan. 9 at the Post Oak Cemetery with his friend Pastor John Clark of the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating.
Loyal was born Dec. 5,1933 in Silver Hill, TX to Robert and Pansy (McCafferty) Killen. He graduated from Jacksboro High School in May 1952 where he was active in the FFA.
Loyal married Shirley Rater and they were the parents of four sons. He served his country in the United States Army National Guard as a Sargent in artillery for eight years.
Loyal’s entrepreneurial spirit led him into many interests and careers. He was foreman for Bowie Industries for 10 years. Loyal was a licensed pilot and flew to Canada on frequent hunting trips.
He attended real estate studies to become a realtor and worked for Texland Real Estate. Loyal later formed his own firm, Red River Real Estate. He appreciated his many friends and supported several groups, such as, Bowie Senior Citizens Project, and Silver Strings Entertainment Center.
Loyal loved meeting his special friends for breakfast at the Dairy Queen, dancing at Silver Strings and playing 42. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Loyal married Harriett Bradley Butler in March 1992. They have resided on their farm near Silver Lakes since 1994.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Pansy Killen; brother, Lynford “Red” Killen and son, Roy Killen.
Loyal is survived by his wife of 25 years, Harriett Killen, Bowie; sons, Jim Killen, Iowa Park, John Killen and Mike Killen both of Bowie; step-son, Brad Butler, Bowie; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step-granddaughters; close members of the family, Bruce Ward and wife Jennifer and their three children of Paradise Valley, AZ; and special friend, Lynda Medley.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Bowie Senior Citizens Project at P.O. Box 1633, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements have been 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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