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Frances Foster McCarty
Frances Foster McCarty
September 27, 1936 – January 5, 2019
BOWIE – Frances Foster McCarty, 82, went to her heavenly home on Jan. 5, 2019 in Bowie, TX.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 8 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Jan. 9 at Elmwood Cemetery with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Pallbearers will be James Lewis, Jerry Sutton, Jay Evans, Kenny Lewis, Cody Lewis and Clifford McClure.
Mrs. McCarty will be laid to rest with her husband James C. McCarty, who will be interred at this time.
Frances was born Sept. 27, 1936 in Bowie to Lawrence C. and Seba (Slaughter) Foster. She was born in the home of her maternal grandparents, George O. and Minnie (Graves) Slaughter. This home would later become the home in which she would raise her own family.
Frances graduated from Bowie High School in 1954 and graduated in the top 20 of her class. She was also a member of the band for all four years and would later be active as a band parent when her children played.
She attended Texas Tech University for one year before marrying James Clifford McCarty on July 3, 1955 in Bowie. Together, they raised a family of four children. Frances was very active in the lives of her children serving as den mother for cub scouts, helping with Blue Birds/Camp Fire, church choirs, band parents and chaperoning any trip that she could.
She worked for H&R Block for several years before returning to college to earn her teaching certificate. She taught for the Bowie Independent School District for 21 years before her retirement in 2004 and substituted for another eight years.
Frances will always be remembered for the many things she did for her family — baking cakes for the cake walk, choir concerts, band concerts, football games, a tradition that flowed into the lives of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her students. She enjoyed collecting Hallmark ornaments and was an avid Texas history buff.
She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and grandson, James Michael McCarty.
Frances is survived by her children, James L. McCarty and wife Cindy, Weatherford, Celeste Lewis and husband James, Denton, Charity Sutton and husband Jerry, Bowie, and Melissa McCarty, Bowie; five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and five step-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial to the American Cancer Society or American Diabetes Association would be appreciated.
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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