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Iris “Denna” Lynch
Iris “Denna” Lynch
January 24, 1940 – July 21, 2019
FORESTBURG – Iris “Denna” Lynch, 79, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2019 in Bowie, TX.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 22 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on July 23 at Forestburg Baptist Church with Pastors Tim Neely and Micah Caswell officiating.
Burial followed at New Harp Cemetery in New Harp.
Iris Dean (Better known as Denna) Cowley Lynch was born on Jan. 24, 1940 in Newport. She is the daughter of Richard and Birdie Cowley and she had one older sister, Virgie Neeld. Denna married John Carver in 1959 in Bowie. They had two daughters, Kellie Carver Alker and Kerri Carver Hudson.
Denna received her beauty license and worked in a beauty shop in the early stages of her marriage. They move to Bowie in 1970 where they owned the Bowie Cleaners and then became partners in Hudson’s Restaurant. John and Denna divorced in 1976.
Denna married Gordy Lynch in Forestburg on July 15, 1978. Denna gained two new daughters on that day, Melody Lynch Hamilton and Keela Lynch.
Denna worked at the Bowie Clinic from 1977 to 1987. Gordy and Denna then owned and operated Denna’s Restaurant from 1987 to 1997. Denna also worked at the Forestburg Post Office before she retired to become Gordy’s “Right Hand Man.”
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Virgie Neeld and great granddaughter, Evany Barragan.
Denna is survived by her husband, Gordy Lynch, Forestburg; daughters, Kellie Tyree Carver Alker and husband Jeff, Kerri Deon Carver Hudson and husband Kenny, Melody LaShale Lynch Hamilton and Keela Kazan Lynch; grandchildren, Jordan Alker, Jansen Alker, Skyler Fluitt, Kyler Fluitt, Shayde Fluitt, Jesi Ramsey, Sami Moore, Robert Hudson, Hanna Hudson, Felecia Pigg and Frankie Pigg; and nine great grandchildren.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Denna to the Forestburg Volunteer Fire Department at 261 Gainesville St. Forestburg, TX 76239.
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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