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Pearl Norris Lambert
Pearl Norris Lambert
January 12, 1944 – October 28, 2018
BOWIE – Pearl Norris Lambert, 74, left this earth all too early on Oct. 28, 2018 in Fort Worth, TX.
The family received friends from 1-2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
A graveside service was at 2 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Elmwood Cemetery with Pastor John Little officiating.
Pearl was born Jan. 12, 1944 in Russellville, AL to Roy and Rosalie (Sledge) Norris, and raised in Farmington, NM with five brothers and one sister.
She married Turner Lambert and had four boys and one daughter, finding her calling as a wonderful and beloved Momma. She truly worked hard to raise her children to become good people.
Pearl was a talented jeweler. She could make just about any kind of jewelry from scratch. She was “Momma Hen” to even those who were not family and she never met a stranger. It goes without saying how many people in this world she had touched.
“Momma, you may no longer be here physically, but you will live on in our hearts. We will never forget you or your love for us. We love you bunches, Belinda Ronnie and Bill.”
“My dear Honey, you were my baby and until we are reunited, I will miss you each and every day. I will love you forever, Turner.”
She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Rosalie Norris; sons, Audie Harris and Dwayne Matthews; and siblings, Daisy, Jared, Roy, Paul and Little Jay Norris.
Pearl is survived by her husband, Turner Lambert, Bowie; daughter, Belinda Green and husband Brian, NV; sons, Ron and Bill Lambert, Texas; grandchildren, Crystal Huss and husband Lonnie, Nevada, Neil Harris, Utah, Brandon Anderson and wife Brandi, Texas, and Jonathan Anderson and wife Christina, Arizona; great grandchildren, Logan and Cheyenne Huss, and Scarlett and Lucille Anderson; brother, Renford and wife Lana Norris; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends.
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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