OBITUARIES
Jane Foster Brasch Jackson
January 29, 1931 – August 8, 2020
MARSHALL, TX – Jane Foster Brasch Jackson was the first-born child of Lawrence C Foster and Seba Slaughter Foster on a north Texas ranch after the depression on Jan. 29, 1931. She grew up with three younger sisters: Lois Foster Campbell, Frances Foster McCarty, and Virginia Foster Ellis. She had morning chores with the animals, school and band in the day and animal chores again in the evening.
After she graduated from Bowie High School, oil was discovered on the ranch and became possible for Jane and her sisters to attended college. She graduated from Texas Tech University in 1952 and married Edgar Williams Brasch, Jr. on June 14, 1952. They had three children, Kathlene Brasch Balesky, Edgar Williams (Bill) Brasch, III, and Robert Winston (Bob) Brasch. She was married to Edgar until his death in 1985 and to Thomas Rivers Jackson from 1987 until his death in 2009.
At first, Jane was a stay at home mom, teaching Sunday school, singing in the choir, and leading Methodist Women’s Society. Later, she helped organize and teach the kindergarten classes at St. Mark’s United Methodist, where she was a member. She also was the director of food service for Marshall Independent School District for 14 years, retiring in 1991.
Jane was an excellent seamstress, a creative decorator, a skilled performer of the flute, bassoon and piano and a culinary enthusiast. With her dietary skills, she provided healthy meals for Marshall’s school children, her family, and herself. She was a dedicated walker and swimmer. She travelled around the world by sea and air and enjoyed seeing famous places and learning about different cultures.
Jane was lovingly devoted to her God, her family and her friends. She leaves grandchildren, Lora Balesky Grigsby, Amie Balesky Fuhrman, Eddie Brasch, Jack Brasch, Sam Brasch, Ike Brasch, and Lauren Brasch. She also had great grandchildren Will Brasch, Tristan Mickens, Mason Grigsby and Ian Brasch.
The family is grateful for the kind and knowledgeable care provided by Marshall Manor and Marshall Hospice and by her private care givers. Memorial gifts may be given to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church choir or education funds or the charity of your choice.
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Downs Funeral Home
4608 Elysian Fields Rd, Marshall, TX
903-927-1700
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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