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Margarette Virginia (Boyd) Williams

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Margarette Virginia (Boyd) Williams
November 20, 1926 – November 18, 2018
STANTON – Margarette Virginia (Boyd) Williams, 91, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2018 in Stanton, TX.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Margarette was born Nov. 20, 1926 in Hot Springs, AR. An excellent seamstress, she worked in the laundry and dry cleaning business in her youth. With that mutual background, she met and married T.L. (Lavern) Williams on Nov. 22, 1955 in Wichita Falls until his death on Feb. 22, 2015.
Together they owned and operated the Modern Steam Laundry and Dry Cleaners in Bowie until retirement in 1991. Margie loved being an active supporter of the school parent–teacher association when her girls were young, from baking cupcakes and cookies to making arts and crafts for various school projects. She was famous for her chili at the Halloween carnivals and Pecan Tassies at Christmas.
In retirement, they enjoyed many years of traveling, camping and especially fishing, making numerous new friends at each fishing spot. Margarette was a devoted wife and mother of two daughters, and grandmother to one granddaughter.
Margarette is survived by her daughters, Kathleen Mitchell and husband Douglas, Gainesville, and Randi Sue Monroe and husband Steve, Stanton; granddaughter, Miranda Debelevich and husband Jason, Misawa, Japan Air Force Base; sister, Alta Lambert and husband Harvey, Cayce, SC; her beloved dog, Cookie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and Hospice of West Texas for their loving care.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gilbreth Funeral Home, Stanton, TX.
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Daniel Forrest Barrett

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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.

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David Duke

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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.

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Timothy Tompkins

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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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