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B.J. Rainey
B.J. Rainey
October 31, 1973 – November 15, 2017
RINGGOLD – B.J. Rainey, 44, died Nov. 15, 2017 in Nocona, TX.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
A memorial service was at 2 p.m. Nov. 21 at the Montague County Cowboy Church in Montague with Pastor Joe Caballero officiating.
B.J. was born in Allegan, MI to William Traxler and Sandra Julian. She graduated from Little Elm High School in 1992. On Jan. 18, 1997 she married Tim Rainey, and together they raised two children.
B.J. worked 17 years for Montague County as an adult probation officer and in her spare time enjoyed photography. She was very involved in AG, 4H and FFA.
She also served on the County Livestock Show Board and the Gold-Burg School Board. Rainey was a volunteer for the Ringgold Fire Department and started the Toys for Tots Program in Montague County and surrounding areas. B.J. was known for her desire to give a helping hand, and would tend to others before herself. She will be remembered a loving wife, mother and friend.
She is survived by her husband Tim Rainey, Ringgold; father, William Traxler, Little Elm; mother, Sandra Devault and husband Randy, Little Elm; son, Chandler Rainey and girlfriend Hailey Kelly, Ringgold; daughter, Ashley Rainey, Ringgold; granddaughter, Aubrey Rainey, Ringgold; sisters, Kathy Hamilton, Little Elm and Marty Corn, Farmersville; step-brother, Randal Devault, Grand Prairie; grandmother, Gertrude Walker, Michigan; father-in-law, Lloyd Foster, Ringgold and mother-in-law Kathy Foster, Sunset.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to B.J. Rainey 4H Scholarship Fund at Legend Bank P.O. BOX 1081, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home in 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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