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Billie Jean LaMar
Billie Jean LaMar
February 5, 1939 – November 8, 2019
NOCONA – Billie Jean LaMar, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 8, 2019 in Denton, TX surrounded by her loving family.
A celebration of life was at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 at Bethel Baptist Church in Nocona with the Rev. LaMoin Champ officiating. A private family interment followed at the Nocona Cemetery under the direction of Jerry Woods Funeral Home.
Jean was born in Jacksboro on Feb. 5, 1939 to A.D. and Lucille Peters. She graduated from Olney High School in 1957. She married Paul LaMar on June 2, 1957 at First Baptist Church, Olney. Unto this union of 62 years was born one daughter and two sons.
She graduated from Draughon’s Business College in Wichita Falls and was first employed by C.D. Shamburger Lumber Company. In the early years of marriage, they resided in Wichita Falls, Abilene and Stinnett before making their home in Nocona for 56 years. She was employed by T&R Construction Company before doing contract bookkeeping for several local businesses. She then joined Paul at LaMar Oil Company before becoming a stay at home mom.
She was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church where she previously taught children’s Sunday school and later teenagers. She enjoyed working in vacation bible school before being sidelined by health issues. She had a generous heart and loved helping others through many charities and organizations. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Joyce Miller.
She is survived by her husband, Paul LaMar, Nocona; children, Lisa Martinez and husband Alex, Corinth, Jim LaMar and wife Melissa, Southlake, and Kyle LaMar and wife Sherri, Nocona; grandchildren, Kypher LaMar, Gabby Martinez, Kinley LaMar, Gage Martinez, Keali LaMar, Brooks LaMar and Macie LaMar.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Building Fund, 310 7th St., Nocona, TX 76255, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.jerrywoodsfuneralhome.com.
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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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