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Charley Henderson
Charley Henderson
February 21, 1949 – December 4, 2019
GAINESVILLE – Charley Henderson, 70, died at his home on Dec. 4, 2019.
A visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 8 at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral home in Gainesville.
The funeral was at 2 p.m. on Dec. 9 at First Baptist Church of Gainesville with interment that followed at Fairview Cemetery in Gainesville.
He was born on Feb. 21, 1949 in Gainesville to Milton and Jean Henderson. He attended Gainesville High School and graduated in 1967. Then attended Cooke County College and North Texas State University. He worked for KGAF 1580 AM and for Channel 12 KXII in Sherman while in high school.
Henderson owned and operated the Acme Cleaners with his dad from 1976-1990. After selling the cleaners, he applied to the Federal Communications Comission and was granted a new FM frequency in Gainesville, KXGM, 1991-2002. After a short retirement, Henderson purchased KNTX 1410 AM in Bowie in 2003.
Henderson was a member of the Gainesville Independent School District Board of Trustees from 1995-2004 where he served as the president of the school board for three years. He also was on the parks and recreation board and played a vital role in the restoration of Locke Field and Leonard Park in the 1990s. Henderson was a football official for 35 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton and Jean Henderson; father-in-law, Jimmy Cantrell and son, Curt Henderson.
Charley is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pam; sons, Chris, Highland Village and Chad, Gainesville; daughter, Courtney Waddle, Argyle; a brother-in-law; mother-in-law, Bobbie Cantrell; two grandchildren and numerous relatives.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, American Heart Association, Boys and Girls Club of Gainesville or the Gainesville Independent School District Education Foundation.
You may sign the online register at: geojcarroll.com.
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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