OBITUARIES
Donald E. Haney
Donald E. Haney
October 7, 1942 – August 12, 2018
SAINT JO – Donald E. Haney, 75, died on Aug. 12, 2018 in Muenster, TX.
A visitation was from 6-7 p.m. on Aug. 14 at the Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo.
A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Mountain Park Cemetery in Saint Jo.
He was born on Oct. 7, 1942 in Nocona to Elzie M Haney and Edith Allen Haney. Haney attended school at Nocona ISD and enlisted into the Air Force in December 1960 and retired on Sept. 30, 1981. He married Obie Lee Graham of Saint Jo on June 1, 1963. They have two children, Donald E. Haney Jr. and Dustin Graham Haney.
Haney completed his GED in the Air Force while holding a job as an inventory management specialist in the logistics division. During his military career he was stationed with his family at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock, Right-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, served one year in Vietnam, Altus Air Force Base in Altus, Oklahoma, Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, and Anderson Air Force Base in Guam. During his Air Force career, he received awards, including three commendations medals with Oak Leaf Clusters and TAC Com Area, Supply Man of the Year.
After retiring from the Air Force, he moved his family back to Montague County where he and his wife purchased the Saint Jo Dairy Queen. He was active in the Booster Club, a pervious member of the Saint Jo ISD School Board and a member of First Baptist Church of Saint Jo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie and Edith; his sister, Margie and his son, Donnie.
He is survived by his wife, Obie Lee Haney, Saint Jo; son, Dustin, Saint Jo; two grandchildren; sisters, Wanda McNatt, Nocona, Janey Price, Austin and Virginia Westergern, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, make a donation to the Saint Jo Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 638, Saint Jo, TX 76265.
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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