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Lester Gene Stump
Lester Gene Stump
August 1, 1948 – November 5, 2019
BOWIE – Lester Gene Stump, 71, passed away at home on Nov. 5, 2019 and has gone to be with his Heavenly Father.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Nov. 12 in the Chapel of The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not meant to be; so He put His arms around you and whispered “Come with Me.” God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. In a bittersweet moment another angel has found their wings.
Lester was born on Aug. 1, 1948 in Bowie. After graduating Bowie High School in 1967, he was called to serve his country in 1968. He took his training in Fort Polk, LA and then went to Fort Rucker, AL for advance infantry training. In 1969 he was transferred to Fort Hood for additional AIT. He was deployed to North Vietnam and in his own words “it was a hornet’s nest.” He served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Rangers and was given several commendations including a Bronze Star, Silver Star and numerous ribbons for services, above and beyond the call of duty from U.S. Army as well as the South Vietnam Government. In 1970 he completed his tour of duty and thanks to God returned to his home town of Bowie.
He returned to work for Martin and Martin Construction for several years operating heavy equipment. He continued his education at Cooke County as an air conditioning technician. Lester was a man of many talents. He operated a truck, hauling cattle and oil field equipment. Lester was a born again Christian and loved life to it’s fullest. He could always put a smile on your face and would do anything to help people. He was loved by many. He will be dearly missed and will live forever in our hearts.
Lester is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Fry; parents, Earl and Oma; and sisters, Ruth Gardner and Debbie Lemons.
Lester is survived by one sister, Judy Mantooth; three sons; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
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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