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Jarret Paul Duke
Jarret Paul Duke
August 8, 1989 – October 5, 2018
DALLAS – Jarret Paul Duke, 29, passed away on Oct. 5, 2018 in Dallas, TX.
Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 12 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Memorial services for Jarret Duke will be 2 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Montague Cowboy Church in Montague.
Jarret was born Aug. 8, 1989 in Nocona to Jeff Duke and Tammi (Nichols) Daniels. He was a genius musician, able to play any instruments he picked up. He loved to sing and performed in several one-act plays in high school. As an adult he was active in theater in New Mexico, were he was an instant hit. Jarret attended Cisco Junior College and was a drum major his senior year. He loved music and he loved people.
Jarret had a smile you could never forget and eyes that showed you his soul. He loved everyone and wanted to move to Hollywood and pursue an acting career but his life was cut short. He lost so many dear friends that his heart was filled with pain and yet he continued to be someone that you could turn to in a time of need.
Jarret left this world doing what he did every single day, helping someone else in need as an organ donor. He hated the thought of someone in need and not being able to help. He never in his 29 years met a stranger, never pushed away a needy hand and never asked for much of anything out of this life, except to help others.
He is preceded in death by his granny, Mary Wells and uncle, Dean Duke.
Jarret is survived by his dad Jeff Duke and wife Lisa, Waynoka, OK; mother, Tammi Daniels and husband Ikey, Graham; his other mom, Pam Campbell and husband Alan, Bowie; brothers, Justin Duke and wife Samantha, Waynoka, OK, and Jacob Rogers, Big Springs; step-brothers, Matthew and Brandon Blevins; someone he thought of as his sister, Ashley Campbell; nephews, Dalton Lee Duke and Jackson Ray Duke, Kansas; his sweet little nieces, Halo Grayce Duke, MacKynna Faye Reed and Novalee Rayne Reed all of Waynoka, OK; grandparents, Paul Wells, Montague, and Barbara Atteberry, Nocona; a very special friend, Josh Jefferson; and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Jarret was passionate about so many things and you weren’t going to change his mind, and that just made us love him more.
Should friends desire contributions may be made through White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, to help with the funeral expenses.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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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