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Jacob (Jake) Lavelle Jordan

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Jacob (Jake) Lavelle Jordan
July 11, 1920 – June 3, 2019
BOWIE – Jacob (Jake) Lavelle Jordon, 98, passed away June 3, 2019 at his home in Bowie, TX.
The Family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on June 5 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service was at 3 p.m. on June 6 at the Montague County Cowboy Church.
Burial will follow at Newport Cemetery.
Jake was born on July 11, 1920 in Newport to Charlie Dutwin and Katherine Lora (Cowley) Jordan. He married his wife, Fairy Ladell (Taylor) Jordan on June 25, 1940, who is the love of his life.
Another of Jake’s loves were his animals, always keeping a dog for a best friend at work and rest.
His pass time was raising horses and cattle for income and pleasure along with owning and operating Jake’s Garage for more than 50 years before retiring it.
Jake is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paschal (Pat) Jordan and Willie (Bill) Vinson Jordan; and sister, Ella Agnes (Jordan) Keenum.
He is survived by his wife of 78 plus years, Fairy Ladell; brother, Max Jordan, Pasadena; daughters, Glenda V. Phillips and husband John, Cave Springs AR and JaDell Jordan, Bowie; son, JB Jordan and wife Joanne, Bowie; 11 grandchildren, Brent Smith and wife Michelle, Weatherford, Jeff Smith and wife Melissa (Missy), Gravette AR, Scott Jordan and wife Diana, Abilene, Billy Foreman and wife Tammy, Marietta OK, Kile Foreman, Bowie, Angela Smith, Plano, Gary Jordan and wife Tai Vu, Cleburne, Julie Beth (Jordan) Qualls and husband Randy, Sunset, Jeff Jordan, Dean, Heather Boos and husband Greg, Grapevine, Jackie Jan Jordan and Ben Wheeler; 23 great grandchildren and 8eight great-great grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home.
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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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