OBITUARIES
Dr. David Ray Brewer
February 7, 1943 – May 9, 2020
MONTAGUE – Dr. David Ray Brewer, 77, Montague, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 9, 2020.
A graveside service celebrating his life, was at 11 a.m. on May 12 at the Montague Cemetery, with Pastor Charles Nichols officiating.
Family received friends from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 11 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
David was born Feb. 7, 1943 to Walter and Frances Brewer. He graduated from Forestburg Independent School District. David received his bachelor degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls where he played basketball all four years and was a member of the 1965 national finals tournament team. He earned his master and doctorate of education from North Texas State University.
In the short 77 years he was on this earth, he impacted the lives of many people. David was a positive role model as a math teacher, basketball and football coach, middle school principal and superintendent for over 45 years. He was a founding member of the Forestburg Independent School District Education Foundation and an active member of the Montague County Retired School Personnel.
David loved his family beyond measure. He was married for 56 years to his high school sweetheart Wanda ‘Jody’ Johnson Brewer. Two daughters and five grandchildren later, there are too many memories of farming, fishing, laughing and holidays to mention. While love of his family and friends was paramount, more important was his love of God. For David, the Bible was not just a good book it was the manual by which to live his life and lead his family. This was evident in the way he loved and served God as a music director, Sunday school teacher, deacon, mentor and confidant.
David was preceded in death by his mother, father and brother, Paul Brewer.
David is survived by his wife Jody; daughters JaNae Paddock, Ponder; and RaeAnn Keck, Ponder; brother Keith Brewer and wife Cindy, Corinth; sister-in-law Louise Brewer, Whitesboro; Grandchildren Alexandria Zuleta and husband Ed, Kara Paddock, Kinley Keck and Lilly Keck; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
David will be sorely missed by his family and all who knew him. This is not ‘goodbye’, it is ‘we will see you soon.’
For those who wish to make donations in David’s memory, they may be made to the Forestburg Education Foundation, P.O. Box 415, Forestburg, TX 76239. Or the Montague County Retired School Personnel Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 223, Bowie, TX 76230.
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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