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Edwin “Ed” Glenn Seelye
August 28, 1947 – December 16, 2020
MONTAGUE – Edwin “Ed” Seelye passed away on Dec. 16, 2020 in Bowie, TX.
Ed had been in ill health for some time before he died, but it still was unexpected to those who cared for him. There will be no service. We will have a celebration of life at a later time.
He was born in Denton on Aug. 28, 1947 to Lonzo E. Seelye and Dorothy Laverne Sharber Seelye on March 25, 1990. He was married to Nancy Derks Seelye. After they met, they worked together in accounting in Las Vegas. She was the absolute love of his life and he of hers. She passed away in 2015, so he will now be reunited with her and his beloved mother and father and two baby sisters and his Lord.
On the Seelye headstone is written this: “Though we love with all our hearts, we cannot stop the rush of time.”
Ed and Nancy loved their time in Vegas but retired to Amon Carter Lake many years ago, to be near the family. They lived there happily for twenty-five years. There were many aunts and uncles and relatives in an area they called “Sharber Harbor!”
Ed worked as a mechanic and carpenter/builder when living at the lake. He also loved to fish and eat fried catfish. And he still had an affection for casinos, particularly Winstar in Oklahoma. Sometimes he won, but it really made no difference. He had a good sense of humor. We feel comfort knowing that he was confident in his relationship with the Lord emphasized in a recent social media post from Ed: “Don’t forget you belong to the lamb.”
The family left behind to grieve his passing are his daughter, Kelly Krueger and her husband, Jason Krueger along with three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, sister, Sherry DeBorde, Flower Mound and her daughters, Kristal Land and Lindsey DeBorde-Kent and her son, David DeBorde.
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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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