OBITUARIES
Jimmy Harold Jones
Jimmy Harold Jones
November 6, 1935 – July 7, 2017
BOWIE — Jimmy Harold Jones, 81, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2017, in Decatur, TX.
Funeral service were at 10:30 am, July 11, 2017 at the Montague County Cowboy Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.
The service was officiated by Brother Roger Bishop, Mena, AR and Joe Caballero, Montague.
Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery, Bowie.
He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Bowie.
Jimmy was born Nov. 6, 1935, in Newport to Elbert B. and Harriet (Gustin) Jones. He graduated from Chico High School in 1956. Jimmy attended North Texas University in Denton.
Jimmy married Bill Ann Bishop on Aug. 26, 1960. Jimmy and Bill Ann moved back to Bowie where he owned and operated Sinclair Fuel Distributor. Jimmy became a real estate broker.
He owned and operated Jones Real Estate for more than 40 years in Bowie,. Jimmy was a founding member of the Montague County Board of Realtors where he held numerous offices and received numerous awards. Jimmy was known by his coffee shop friends to pull a few jokes on them.
Even though he experienced many challenges in life he overcame them and succeeded in all he did. He loved buying, selling and trading real estate and enjoyed working in his yard and riding his John Deere lawn mower.
Jimmy loved his children and grandchildren and he took great pride in teaching them that hard work always pays off.
He loved collecting old farm tools and was proud to tell the story of each and every one. His shop was off limits to everyone!
Sitting with his best friend “Scooby” watching the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers were a few of his favorite things to do.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Elbert B. and Harriet (Gustin) Jones; and brothers and sisters Viola Love; Edna Jones; Ada Christine Roades; Leon Jones; Neomia Kirkland; Dean Hickman; Thelma Oliver; Marshall Jones; and Kenith David Jones.
Jimmy is survived by his wife, Bill Ann Jones of Bowie; children, Redonna Pulis and husband Greg of Jacksboro; Kent Jones and wife Holly of Bowie; Terry Jones and wife Koni of Bowie; Brad Jones and wife Polly of Bowie; grandchildren, Ty Jones; Chris Beasley; Matt Jones; Mike Beasley; Keck Jones; Hope Howard; Taygon Jones; Brazos Jones; great-grandchildren, Parker Jones; Kennedy Jones; Baker Jones; Bo Beasley; Sydni Beasley; and brothers and sisters, L.E. Jones; Albert Jones; Loretta Jones; and Wendall Ray Jones.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made to the Montague County Child Welfare Board.
Arrangements have been entrusted to White Funeral Home, Bowie.
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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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