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Richard Wayne “Rick” McCandless
Richard Wayne “Rick” McCandless
January 29, 1949 – November 26, 2019
BOWIE – Richard Wayne “Rick” McCandless, 70, went home to be the Lord on Nov. 26, 2019 in Bowie, TX.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 29 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 3 p.m. on Nov. 30 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemtery in Bowie.
Richard was born on Jan. 29, 1949 in Bowie. He was raised by his loving parents James and Roberta (Dye) Blanton. Throughout his life he was an all around handy man. Richard worked for Fred Boyd Plumbing, then as a pumper in the oilfield. He also operated his own carpentry business, “The House Doctor” in Bowie and worked for Bowie Industries.
On July 11, 1972 Richard married Margie Boyd in Bowie. He like to fish and was an avid sports fan, and always enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. Richard raised cattle and horses and liked being out on his tractor. Richard will be remembered as a family man, a devoted husband, daddy and papa.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Roberta Blanton; in-laws, Fred and Retha Boyd; three brother-in-laws, Lynn and Larry Boyd, and JE May; and great nephew, Tracey “Bubba” Gatewood.
Richard is survived by his wife of 47 years, Margie McCandless, Bowie; children, Shane McCandless, Bowie, Mandy Pullen and husband Kevin, Henrietta, and April Deford and husband Michael, Dean; grandchildren, Braxton and Sam Deford, Hunter, Fisher and Tanner Pullen, and Jaycee, Davee and Rickee McCandless; sisters, Linda Knott and husband Ralph, Henderson, Mamie May, Seguin and Sandy Nichols, Wichita Falls; brother, Burl McCandless, Bowie; special nephew, Jim Boyd; special great nieces and nephews, Laramie and Bailey Truax, Maddy and Marley Gatewood, and Raena and Leah Boyd; great-great nephew, Easton Truax; and numerous additional nieces and nephews.
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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