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Jerry Lyndon Hennings

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March 7, 1940 – June 20, 2020
BOWIE – Jerry Lyndon Hennings, 80, Bowie, died on June 20, 2020.
The burial is being arranged at 10 a.m on July 2 at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home, Bowie.
Hennings was born March 7, 1940 to Gerald and Marjorie Hennings. Following high school graduation he served in the U.S. Navy as Asst. Chaplain on the USS Antares.
He graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 1964 and began his teaching career in Barstow, California as a french instructor. In 1967 he began teaching in the Fremont, CA where he later became assistant principal at the Centerville jr. High, and later as principal at Warm Springs Elementary in the same school district.
His teaching profession took him to the International School of Manila, Brent School of Manila, and Rose Marie Academy of Manila through 2001. From 2002 through 2005 he taught at St. Stephens International School in Bangkok
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers Irving, Don and Elwood Hennings; and two sisters Lois Linder and Phyllis Sidwell.
Hennings is survived by sons, J Douglas, Shenandoah Valley, VA, Jeff Douglas, McKinney, TX and Robert Hennings, Fremont, CA; step-daughters, Mary Rose Mercado of Sask, Canada and Maria Arlene Hennings, Tokyo, Japan; brothers, David Hennings, Sparks, NV and Dick Hennings, Denton, TX; and sisters, Doloros Lindholm, Clark Summit, PA and Rachael Rice, Pensacola, FL.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Bowie Senior Center at P.O. Box 1633, Bowie.

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Daniel Forrest Barrett

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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.

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David Duke

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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.

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Timothy Tompkins

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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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