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David Lawrence Caswell
June 14, 1949 – December 2020
VALLEY VIEW – David Lawrence Caswell passed away after battling Covid in Denton, TX at the age of 71 surrounded by his family at Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital.
David was born in Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth to Elmer and Frances Caswell on June 14, 1949. He moved to Sunset in 1958 to be near to his grandparents on the land that had been in their family for generations. David graduated from Bowie High School in 1967. He was the class president and class favorite. He graduated with honors from North Texas State University in 1971. He was in Delta Sigma Pi, Blue Key Honor’s Society and was a Who’s Who in Marketing in the School of Business.
David married the love of his life, Alberta Moore on July 30, 1971. After working for H.J. Heinz and Southwestern Bell, he began his real estate career with Century 21 in Kingwood. That is where his three children, Molly, Micah and Mark, were born. In 1983, he moved to Denton where he continued as a real estate broker, eventually purchasing the ERA Cornerstone Franchise in Denton, selling real estate and mentoring young realtors.
David was active as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Denton and started the Crisis Pregnancy Center with Alberta that is now called Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. He was a partner in Caswell Brothers Oil Company. David loved reading and studying history, always in the middle of a book or two. He loved to travel, especially to the Hawaiian Islands, and sharing a good meal with friends.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Elmer and Frances Caswell, and grandson, Sam Cooper.
David is survived by his wife, Alberta Caswell, Valley View; children, Molly Cooper and husband Chris, Micah Caswell and wife Kristen and Mark Caswell and wife Terra; brothers, Norman Caswell and Gary Caswell and wife Shari, six grandchildren, Mia, Mason, Mary, Hudson, Jack and Kenlee; niece, Taylor Workman and her son, Grayson and nephews, Ty and Tate Caswell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Redeemer Church, 5017 Teasley Ste 145 #22, Denton, Texas 76210 or at RedeemerDenton.com
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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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