OBITUARIES
Bobbie Marie Smith
Bobbie Marie Smith
November 2, 1927 – February 3, 2019
RUNAWAY BAY – Bobbie Marie Smith, 91, passed away on Feb. 3 in Bridgeport, TX.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Feb. 24 at The Bay Community Church in Runaway Bay. Bobbie willed her body to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.
Bobbie Marie Smith was born on Nov. 2, 1927 in Waco to Dr. Wesley and Helen Klatt. She grew up there and attended Waco schools graduating in 1944. She has a younger brother, Jack.
Bobbie entered the University of Texas as a 16-year-old co-ed. She belonged to the Delta Delta Delta sorority. She graduated with a bachelor of business administration in 1948. She made her debut in Waco that same year and also represented Waco at the Tyler Rose Festival.
It was at UT where she met and fell in love with John Smith. They married in 1950 and moved to Dallas. They were both avid golfers and enjoyed the game their entire married life. Bobbie was executive secretary to the president of GSI, the predecessor of Texas Instruments. In 1961, they were blessed with their first son, David. Two and a half years later a second son, Stephen was born.
In 1965 the family moved to Bowie where John owned the Ford dealership. Bobbie was active at the library, serving on the board for several years. She delivered Meals on Wheels for 15 years.
She and John were instrumental in the organizing and building of the Episcopal Church in Bowie where they were active members. Bobbie eventually opened her own insurance agency. In 2005, Bobbie and John moved to Runaway Bay. They continued to enjoy golf and Bobbie became active in bridge clubs.
Bobbie is preceded in death by her parents; brother; and son, David.
She is survived by her husband; son, Stephen and three granddaughters, Miranda, Kassadi and Rebecka.
In lieu of flowers the family requested donations be made to Saint Patrick Episcopal Church, 902 US Hwy. 81 N., Bowie, TX 76230.
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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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