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Patsy Ruth Spracklen Ballard
Patsy Ruth Spracklen Ballard
February 19, 1932 – March 13, 2018
BOWIE – Patsy Ruth Spracklen Ballard, 86, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Bowie, TX.
A viewing will be from 5-7 p.m. March 18 at Moore Funeral Home on North Davis in Arlington.
A service will be at 10 a.m. March 19 with interment immediately following at Moore Funeral Home.
Patsy Ballard was born in Mineral Wells on Feb. 19, 1932 to Claude H. and Ruth W Bradley. She was a resident of Arlington for 48 years before moving to Bowie in 2001. Patsy was raised in Whitt and graduated as salutatorian of her class at Whitt High School.
She married Floyd Spracklen in 1951 and they both worked at L1V in Grand Prairie while earning their bachelor’s degrees from North Texas State University. Patsy also earned a master’s degree in education from East Texas State University. Patsy was a longtime educator in the Arlington ISD, teaching at Ferguson Junior High, Arlington High and Martin High Schools.
Patsy was a member of the Texas State Teachers Association. She was also an incredible seamstress whose favorite saying was “Whoever dies with the most material wins!” She also enjoyed two-step dancing at the Silver Strings Country Ballroom in Bowie.
Patsy and Floyd were the proud parents of three children and eight grandchildren. After Floyd’s death in 1991, Patsy married Wayne Ballard in 2000. Together, they were the proud grandparents of 10 grandchildren. She was so loved and will be greatly missed.
Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles; her first husband, and grandchild, Kaleb Fitzgerald.
Patsy is survived by her husband, Wayne Ballard; children, Larry and Carol Spracklen, Sondra and Dave Cowley, Brad and Beth Ann Spracklen, and Brad and Kristy Ballard; nine grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Charlene Bedinger, Wanda Spracklen and Joy Bradley; nieces and nephews, and numerous friends.
Donations in her honor can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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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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