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John Edgar Doak
John Edgar Doak
October 28,1926 – February 22,2020
MONTAGUE COUNTY, TX – John Edgar Doak, 93, proprietor of Doak Orchards, passed away on Feb. 22, 2020.
A graveside service was at 2 p.m. on Feb. 25 at Salona Cemetery in Bowie with Danny Russell officiating.
John was born on Oct. 28, 1926 on a farm in Gallatin, MO to Edgar and Grace Doak. He was the fourth of seven siblings, who grew up “free range” in the country.
The mission of his life was to love and serve family and country. He is most frequently described as “gentle, loving and kind” by family members.
When his father became ill, he deferred his plans to enter the U.S. Army Air Corps, and instead took care of farm and family. After his father’s death, he joined the United States Army on Oct. 6, 1946, proudly wearing his uniform with the Eisenhower jacket. During his tour of duty in Germany, he sent home most of his salary to support family. In 1948, he enrolled in the University of Missouri. There he earned a degree in agriculture.
In the summer of 1950, he met Helon McClesky, sister to his brother Richard’s bride, Virginia. They were married Dec. 22, 1950. After his children, Suzann and Mark, were born, John worked multiple jobs to provide for his family. His primary occupation was as Soil Conservationist for the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
He also served in the Army Reserves, National Guard, sheared sheep and was a photographer. He was called to active duty during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After many years, he retired with the rank of Lt. Colonel. Upon retirement from the USDA he purchased a farm and a fruit orchard. Until almost the age of 90, he delighted in delivering peaches to loyal customers in Bowie, Denton and Fort Worth.
He is survived by daughter, Suzann Armitage and son-in-law Joe, Dallas; grandson, John Armitage, New York City, NY; daughter-in-law, Linda Huff Doak and grandson, Colton Doak, both of McKinney; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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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