OBITUARIES

Rick Glen Laughton

Published

6 years ago

02/23/2021

August 4, 1956 – February 26, 2021
BOWIE – Rick Glen Laughton, 64, Bowie, TX went home unexpectedly to be with his Heavenly Father on Feb. 20, 2021.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Feb. 26 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with the Rev. Mark Caswell officiating. The burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 25 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Rick was born on Aug. 4, 1956 in San Gabriel, CA to Richard and Gwendoline Laughton.
All who knew Rick well knew what a servant’s heart he had. They knew how he loved to give back. He was involved, and received great joy and excitement, in working for children and being involved in children’s charities such as Toys for Tots.
Rick was accomplished in many areas: Repairing and restoring cars, woodworking and in quite a variety of other projects he chose to tackle. He graduated from Edgewood High School in West Covina in 1974, completing their Automotive Technician’s Program. He received nine ASE certifications as a master diagnostic technician, which was no easy feat. He worked in the automotive industry at Toyota in Santa Maria, California and enjoyed volunteering at the Santa Maria Museum of Flight.
Rick moved to Texas and met and married the love of his life, Nancy Caswell Laughton, on Sept. 24, 2005. Rick loved family and community and did all he could to contribute to both. Ricked worked for and retired from Entegris, formerly Poco Graphite, in Decatur. Rick and Nancy joined the Piston Heads Auto Club in 2008. Rick served as president for several years, and he and Nancy are still active members and avid car lovers. They both also enjoyed the mountains and wildlife of New Mexico and Colorado.
Rick was a wonderful husband, father, son, Uncle Ricky and Boppa Ricky to his three beautiful and energetic granddaughters. Boppa Ricky loved sending the girls videos of him singing silly songs and loving messages, and how they loved receiving them!
Rick is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Caswell Laughton, Bowie; daughter, Heather Parry and husband, Brian, California; son, Kyle Trae Caswell, Colorado; brother, Fred Laughton and wife, Donna, California; sister, Jeanne Rogers and husband, John, California; sister, Donna Laughton, California; granddaughters, Gracie, Emmeline and June Parry; many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles and many cousins.
Through our hearts are heavy, and we miss him here with us, we take comfort in knowing he is now waiting for us above.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Daniel Forrest Barrett

Published

4 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

Published

4 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

4 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.