OBITUARIES
Jolene Gee Davenport
Jolene Gee Davenport
May 31, 1927 – June 16, 2017
WICHITA FALLS — Jolene Gee Davenport, 90, passed from this life into her eternal life with the Lord Jesus Christ on June 16, 2017.
A memorial service was at 11 a.m. June 19 at First Baptist Church, Bellevue with the Rev. Charles Davenport officiating. Interment followed in Bellevue Cemetery under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.
Jolene was born on May 31, 1927 near Sunset. She graduated from Stoneburg High School in 1944. She married Roy W. Davenport Dec. 29, 1945 and resided in Bellevue until 2009. Her residence for the last eight years was in Wichita Falls.
She was a homemaker who was totally devoted to her Lord, her family, her church and her community. Nothing gave her more pleasure than to have the entire family present for a meal. She was, and still is, a great example of a Godly woman with a servant’s heart.
She was preceded in death by her parents Walter T. and Bonnie Lee Gee; husband Roy W. Davenport; brother, J.D. Gee and sister, Wanda Walters.
Jolene Davenport is survived by two sons, Thomas Davenport and wife Carolyn, Oak Point and Erwin Davenport and wife Elaine, Wichita Falls; five grandchildren, Brent Davenport, Wichita Falls, Jill Pennington and husband Dean, Lake Dallas, Todd Davenport and wife Nancy, Wichita Falls, Ruth Robbs and husband Tim, Frisco and Kyle Davenport and wife Jennifer, Wichita Falls; ten great-grandchildren; brother, John Gee and wife Louise; and sister, Judy Bardis and husband Michael.
The family requests that memorials be made to the following: Presbyterian Manor in Wichita Falls at 4600 Taft Blvd, Wichita Falls, TX 76308, Hospice of Wichita Falls at PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, First Baptist Church in Bellevue at PO Box 98, Bellevue, TX 76228, or the Bellevue Ex-Students’ Association Scholarship Fund at PO Box 38, Bellevue.
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at davisfuneralhome.net.
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OBITUARIES
Daniel Forrest Barrett
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
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
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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