OBITUARIES
Raymond R. Obregon Jr.
January 2, 1947 – January 29, 2021
BOWIE – Raymond R. Obregon Jr., 74, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 29, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.
A funeral service will take place Feb, 9, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Viewing and service will begin at 11 a.m. at Mount Olivet Chapel. Graveside burial will follow.
Pallbearers will be Patrick A. Obregon Jr, Joe E. Obregon, Jaymes R. Obregon, Mason Obregon, Kaden Obregon, Robert Smiley Jr., Samuel Murray, and Jaren Obregon.
Raymond (Pops) was born Jan. 2, 1947 to Raymond and Josephine Obregon Sr. in Fort Worth. He was the oldest of 10 children. He was a very talented athlete who graduated from Trimble Tech High School.
He put aside his dream of becoming a professional baseball player to enlist with the Marines to defend our country during the Vietnam War. He was a proud veteran and always flew his American and Marine flags high.
He ran a lucrative ceramic tile business for many years and his works of art are displayed in many homes and businesses throughout Dallas/Fort Worth and surrounding areas.
Upon retiring from the tile business, he moved to Bowie where he became a rancher and spent much time with his family. Even though he retired, he never quit working as he ran several side businesses including ranching, handyman, taxi and horse carriage services. Raymond enjoyed sharing his farm with all of his family and his legacy will live on at the Obie’s 111 ranch.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sherri Obregon; parents, Raymond and Josephine Obregon and sister, Antonia Villareal.
He is survived by son Anthony and wife Melissa Obregon; son Enrico and wife Tina Obregon; daughter, Alicia Evans Martinez; daughter Piper and husband, Robert Smiley, and son, Matthew Murray; brothers, Al (Yolanda) Obregon Sr., Joe (Linda) Obregon Sr., Johnny Obregon Sr., Daniel Obregon, Robert (Helen) Obregon, Jesse Obregon and sisters, Estella (Michael) Rodriguez and Cynthia Foster, 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
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OBITUARIES
Daniel Forrest Barrett
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
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
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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