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Arthur Max Lile
Arthur Max Lile
September 17, 1921-July 7, 2018
BOWIE-On July 7, 2018, Arthur Lile passed away at the age of 96.
A graveside service will be at 9 a.m., July 11 at Elmwood Cemetery Bowie with Chaplain Lydia Pellikin officiating
He was born Sept. 17, 1921 in Tipton, OK to James A. Lile and Wilna Rogers Clark. He was raised in Wichita Falls and
was a graduate of Wichita Falls High School.
On Sept. 13, 1941 he married Loretta Hair. Lile entered the Air Corps as a cadet on April 6, 1942 and he retired as a major from the United States Air Force in 1962. From there he got his degree in accounting from North Texas State University and was an agent for the Internal Revenue Service for the next 20 years.
Lile and Loretta bought land in Bowie where they fulfilled their dream of farming.
The family knows his work here is done. He received a call for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with the love of his life, Loretta, as well as family and friends he has not seen in a long time.
Job security is exactly 110 percent. His new mission takes him to a wonderful place where he will be socializing, dancing,
playing to his heart’s content. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed.
He left detailed instructions for his daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to celebrate his mission here, which has now been completed.
Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated. We want to let him know that he did a great job and wish him a safe journey.
We will remember his laughter, his song, his faith, his honor and loyalty, and his love for life. He worked very hard all his life to provide for his family, up until the very end. His work ethic and strong morals made a difference in the lives of many.
Lile is preceded in death by his wife Loretta Lile, mother Wilna Rogers Clark, father Arthur Lile, sisters Shirley Bittle and Erdene Phelps and a brother Paul Lile.
Survivors include his daughter Jerry Lile, grandchildren Sharon Sullivan and husband Dustin Engelhaupt of Topeka Kansas, Sean Sullivan of Austin Texas, Sandra Robinson of Krum Texas, great grandchildren whom he adored Rhett, Reese and Cameron.
Memorial contributions may be sent to The Boys and Girls Club of Wichita Falls and P.E.T.S. of Wichita Falls.
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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