OBITUARIES
Edna Cope
October 28, 1923 – April 12, 2020
WICHITA FALLS- Edna Earl Cope, 96, Wichita Falls, passed away April 12, 2020 at her home.
A funeral service will be streamed live at 1 p.m. on Facebook @HamptonVaughanCrestview on April 18.
Edna Earl McKenzie was born Oct. 28, 1923 to William Frank and Martha Dean McKenzie in Waxahachie.
Edna married George Edward Fischer in 1941. Together they had two children, a daughter Mary Deanna and a son Glenn Edward. They made their home in Wichita Falls until George’s death in 1960.
Edna then married a wonderful man Bobby Cope in 1961. During this time she obtained her GED in 1969. Together she and Bobby raised their family and cared for her mother until her passing. Bobby passed in 1981.
Edna was a wonderful housekeeper and cook. You could always find her in the kitchen cooking for her family who she loved. She worked for Rolling Meadows as a caregiver. She was also a personal caregiver and sitter to both young and old.
She was a member of Faith Village Church of Christ, Wichita Falls and later Carter Lake Road Church of Christ, Bowie where she attended with her late husband Sam Hardin.
She loved to dance and enjoyed time with friends. Her most cherished times were being with family, especially her sister Mary Frank. When those two were together the stories were endless and the laughter contagious. Edna loved gardening, her pets and ceramics.
Edna is preceded in death by her parents William and Martha McKenzie, her sisters Virginia Cagle and Mary Frank Alsup, her daughter Deanna Smith and her son Glenn Fischer.
Edna is survived by her grandchildren Brent Smith and wife Deidre, George Smith and wife Sonia, Christi Montellano and husband Adrian, Hollie Shea, Katie Wilson and husband Robby, Keldon Fischer and wife Ashli, nephew Rodney Alsup and wife Sharon, 15 great-grandchildren, and a great-great grandson, great nephews, a host of friends and her beloved Boston terrier Amy who never left her side.
Special thanks to Royal Estates, 1st Texas Home Health, Hospice Plus, and Carmen Rivera.
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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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