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James “Dickie” Rodgers
May 6, 1941 – January 25, 2021
BOWIE – James “Dickie” Rodgers, 79, Bowie, TX, passed away Jan. 25, 2021 in Nocona, TX.
A memorial visitation took place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie on Jan. 29.
Dickie was “born in a barn” on May 6, 1941 in Red River County to James and Ruby (Roberts) Rodgers. Dickie served his country in the United States Navy as a radar man from 1959 to 1962, stationed off the coast of Cuba at the Bay of Pigs on the U.S.S. Thomaston. On Nov. 2, 1963 he married Janell Whittington.
After the navy, he worked for McCullough Tools and Kerr-McGee in Hobbs, NM. In 1971, Dickie started at Cities Service, which later became Dynagy Midstream Services, and worked there until his retirement in 1999. Post-retirement, he worked part-time for ThermaGas and Enterprise Rental.
Dickie’s true passion was spending time with his grandsons. He always put family first and cherished time with his cousins and extended family. He enjoyed traveling with his family, fishing, reading and doing crossword puzzles. He was a do-it-yourself person and always fixed it himself, whether it was cars, mowers or home projects.
He is preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruby Rodgers.
Dickie is survived by his wife, Janell Rodgers, Bowie; children, Kendall Rodgers and wife, Susan, Tennessee, Kristy Rodgers, Dallas and Kelly Durham and husband, Brian, Bowie; grandchildren, Brock and Brice Durham, Bowie; sisters, Jann Dunham and husband, Mickey, Hobbs, NM and Gail Evans, MO and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Dickie to the Bowie Mission, 201 E. Greenwood Bowie, TX 76230 or the Saint Jo Education Foundation c/o Saint Jo Independent School District at Drawer L, Saint Jo, TX 76265.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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