OBITUARIES

Richard Tilden ‘Dick’ O’Connor

Published

9 years ago

03/22/2017

Richard Tilden ‘Dick’ O’Connor
March 23, 1936 – March 12, 2017
BOWIE – Richard Tilden “Dick” O’Connor, 80,
passed away on March 12, 2017 at Wise Hospital in
Decatur surrounded by family and friends.
A funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. on March 16 at
St. Jerome Catholic Church with the Fr. Richard M.
Collins celebrating mass. A private burial will follow
at the Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie at a later date.
Friends may call one hour prior to the mass at the
church for visitation.
Richard was born March 23, 1936 in Galesburg,
IL to James Tilden and Loretta “Rita” (Gallagher)
O’Connor. He graduated from Corpus Christi High
School, Galesburg, in 1954.
On July 6, 1957 he married the former Rozella
“Rosie” Alice Hennenfent in Galesburg. Richard was
employed as a plumber 40 years in Illinois, Wisconsin
and Texas, retiring in 1993. He was an avid pilot and
spent most of his days reminiscing with his friends at
the Bowie Municipal Airport. He also enjoyed and supported
the conservation efforts of Ducks Unlimited.
Richard is survived by his loving wife Rosie, and
five children, Richard Tilden “Rick” O’Connor, Jr. and
wife Wendy of Alvord, Lezlye Ann (O’Connor) Long
and husband Skip of Mackinaw, IL., Mark Sterling
O’Connor and wife Gail, of Flower Mound, Jane Hela’n
O’Connor of Cameron,IL., and Timothy Joseph “T.J.”
O’Connor and wife, Christina of Waurika, OK; along
with one sister Margo (O’Connor) Simmons and her
husband Reid of Wheaton, IL; 15 grandchildren; 16
great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister
and two brothers. Truly, he loved and was very proud
of his entire family.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral
Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Daniel Forrest Barrett

Published

4 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

David Duke

Published

4 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Timothy Tompkins

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4 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.