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Nathaniel Gene Hamilton
Nathaniel Gene Hamilton
September 7, 1940 – March 16, 2019
BOWIE – Nathaniel Gene Hamilton, 78, passed away on March 16, 2019 in Bowie, TX.
The family received friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 18 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A memorial service was at 4 p.m. on March 18 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Pastors Kendell Hamilton, Gerald Miller and Jack Greenwood officiating. Honorary pallbearers were John McShan, Larry Sanders, Mark Yeatts, Karl Frank, Eddie Anderson and James Dunn.
Nathaniel was born on Sept. 7, 1940 to Nathaniel (N.B.) and Anna Belle (Shaw) Hamilton. He attended Bowie Independent Schools and graduated in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard from 1958-1962, with 18 months active duty. Nathaniel married Barbara Wells on May 23, 1986.
Nathaniel was always a man of great passion in whatever he did. He owned his own hog farm and worked in construction for 32 years. Nathaniel began working for the U.S. Post Office in 1982 as a rural mail carrier and retired in 2003.
He was a member of Gateway Church in North Richland Hills and currently led a small Bible study group in his home for the last 14 years. He was a member of Prayer Group for Gateway and previously served as deacon at Southside Baptist Church. He also served as treasurer for the Montague County Crime Stoppers.
He is preceded in death by his parents; aunts Cap Phagan and Evelyn (Sis) Reeves; and his precious daughter-in-law, Bonnie Hamilton.
Nathaniel is survived by his wife of 32 years, Barbara Hamilton, Bowie; sons, Kendell Hamilton, Morris, OK, David Hamilton, Bowie, John Hamilton, Indianapolis and Jeremy Hamilton, Bowie; step-daughters, Alona Wilson, Fort Worth and Angie Horton, Bellevue; brother, Steve Hamilton, Bowie; 18 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Bowie Mission, P.O. Box 691, Bowie, TX 76230.
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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