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Roy Lee Chastain Jr.

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November 10, 1946 – July 7, 2019
BOWIE – Roy Lee Chastain Jr., 72, died on July 7, 2019 in Bowie, TX.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on July 13 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A memorial services will be at 4 p.m. on July 14, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Pastor Chris Osborne officiating.
Chastain will be buried at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. on July 16, 2019.
He was born in Abilene on Nov.10, 1946 to Roy Lee Chastain Sr. and Dorothy Marie Stoup Chastain.
At the age of 18, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served as an aviation machinist’s mate (jet engine mechanic) petty officer third class (ADJ3) on the U.S.S. Forrestal aircraft carrier from 1964 to 1970. He was on the flight deck during the tragic accident that killed 134 sailors and injured 161. At the time, the Forrestal was engaged in combat operations in the Gulf of Tonkin, during the Vietnam War. He received the Vietnam and National Defense Service Medals.
He also was a proud member of Carter Lake Baptist Church and dearly loved his church family.
Roy is survived by his sons Kevin Scott Chastain, James Christopher Gerdes; daughter Candice Rene Chastain; brothers James Marcus Chastain, Joe Ed Chastain; sisters Nora Marie Chastain, Eve Lynn Chastain; four grandchildren; and former spouse Betty Pierce Chastain.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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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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