OBITUARIES

Marilyn Garrett

Published

6 years ago

10/02/2020

January 8, 1933 – September 22, 2020
BOWIE – Marilyn Garrett, 87, passed away on Sept. 22, 2020 and those who have the hope of heaven know we will meet again.
A private burial was Oct. 2 at Charlie Cemetery, Charlie. A memorial will be in Alberta in the summer of 2021.
Earl and Freda Erickson’s second child, a honey-haired girl they named Marilyn, was born on Jan. 8, 1933. Marilyn grew up with her family in a log cabin her father built along the North Saskatchewan River, outside of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada. Her people were hardy immigrants and settlers, whose unafraid, the creative outlook also served her well as she established homes for her family across the globe while following her husband’s work. Marilyn met her handsome Texan, Jim Garrett. He changed her life in the best, most adventuresome way, while she was working in a movie theater in Edmonton. They lived in love for 64 years before Jim’s passing in 2017. Despite living in an era that railed against it, Marilyn was unashamed and confident in her calling as she relished running a well-managed home and raising her children.
Throughout her life, and in spite of the distance, her elder sister, Gwen, remained Marilyn’s best friend. Their relationship was warm, loving and constant until a recent stroke took her sister’s ability to communicate. Having filled each other’s cup with love and laughter so many times before, nothing of value was truly lost. Those who knew Marilyn best, and those that will miss her most, will attest that her reserved surface was only a thin disguise to a wonderful, quirky and truly big personality that endeared her to many.
Marilyn was predeceased by her husband, Jim and her parents.
She is survived by her son, Tim and wife, Ruth, Wichita Falls; daughter, Jamie, Garland; step-son, Jim and wife, Janet, Norman, OK; sister, Gwen and husband, Jim Awid, Beaumont, Alberta; brother, Neil and wife Nadine, Parkland County Alberta; grandson, Aaron, Wichita Falls; nephews, Brad and his family, Israel; niece, Glenda, Edmonton, Alberta and Nathan and his family, Saskatchewan and niece, Elizabeth Myers and her family, Parkland County Alberta.
A special, love-filled, thank you is owed to Marilyn’s heroes, ladies with beautiful and patient souls who enabled Marilyn to continue living life to her fullest during those difficult later years – Lisa Sharber, Bowie, Gayla Mattix, Sunset and Kim Rollins, Garland.
Your fond remembrances are enough; but, if you wish to make a donation in her memory, Marilyn’s favorite charities included: Shriner’s Hospital of Dallas, Happy Hill Farm in Granbury and Cal Farley’s in Amarillo.
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OBITUARIES

Daniel Forrest Barrett

Published

5 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

David Duke

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5 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Timothy Tompkins

Published

5 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.