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Hershel “Elmo” Brewer
Hershel “Elmo” Brewer
January 10, 1932 – February 17, 2018
FORESTBURG – Hershel “Elmo” Brewer, 86, passed away on Feb. 17, 2018 in Nocona.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 20 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Feb. 21 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Salona Cemetery.
Elmo was born Jan. 10, 1932 in Forestburg to Jim W. and Tiny Brewer. After graduating from Forestburg High School, Elmo soon went to work for Convair (Lockheed Martin) and then for the Ford Motor Company for five years. He went on to work for General Motors, where he retired in 1989 with 31 years of service and many friends.
He married Imogene Holland on Feb. 10, 1951 in Nocona. Together they had three children and ranched on the land where Elmo was raised in Forestburg.
In his later years Elmo spent his days with his blue heeler Bella, a ranch companion. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s and great grandchildren’s sporting activities. The greats were very special in his eyes, he loved them dearly and they loved him in return.
He was a Mason and recently received his 60 year service pin and held dual memberships at the Masonic Lodge #523 in Forestburg and the Bowie Lodge #578. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite and held a Class A Certificate for many years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Tina Brewer; brothers, Winfred Brewer and Gerald Brewer; and daughter, Channa Brewer.
Elmo is survived by his wife of 67 years, Imogene Brewer; two children, Gary Brewer and Arlene, and Terry Brewer and wife Cindy; five grandchildren, Elesha Green and husband Guy, Carissa Hopson and husband Rowdy, Andrea Green and husband Brandon, Todd Brewer and wife Rachel, and Evan Brewer and wife Randi; twelve great grandchildren, Tristin and husband Jeffrey Padgett, Lane and special friend Brookelyn Bradshaw, Brylie, Lileigh, Ainsley, GW, Brayten, Isaac, Nathan, Chanten and Lydia; and two sister-in-laws, Johnnie Brewer and Julia Brewer.
Memorials can be made in honor of Elmo to the Bowie Mission 105 E. Greenwood Ave., Bowie, TX 76230, the First Baptist Church of Bowie, 307 Lindsey St., Bowie, TX 76230, the Masonic Home and School or a charity of your choice.
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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