OBITUARIES
Harold F. Goad
Harold F. Goad
May 22, 1939 – January 14, 2018
MONTAGUE – Harold F. Goad, 78, passed away on Jan. 14, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
Family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 16 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Baptist Church of Montague with Pastor Israel Maxwell officiating. Burial will follow at Montague Cemetery in Montague.
He was born to Claude and Grace Goad on May 22, 1939 in Cascade, MO. Harold started playing music at an early age. When he joined the army and went overseas to Germany he formed a band and played there as well.
When he finished his service in the army he moved to Branson, MO and became the first paid roving musician at Silver Dollar City. He also started working at Shepherd of the Hills. During this time he met and married his wife Kathie.
Together Harold and Kathie would go on to make a tremendous amount of music. They worked at the Pine Mountain Jamboree and later opened their own daytime gospel music show.
They had one son, Warren, who grew up in a house full of music. Harold, Kathie and Warren formed the bluegrass gospel group The Village Singers. They toured the U.S. making many friends and memories.
One of their CDs went on to be nominated for a Dove Award. Harold loved God, family, music and people. He was happiest when he was with his family or making someone smile by telling a joke or story.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marie Gipson Roach and Katheen Haggett; and brother, Dellano Goad.
He is survived by his wife, Kathie Goad, Montague; son, Warren Goad and wife Jennifer, Montague; grandchildren, Charlie and Sam Goad, Montague; sister, Ruth “Dood” Wallace, Fredricktown, MO; brother, Gordon Goad, St. Louis, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Should friends desire, memorials in honor of Harold can be made to the Baptist Church of Montague P.O. Box 306 Montague, TX 76251.
Arrangements 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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