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Sherron Sue Williamson
October 7, 1941 – February 7, 2021
WICHITA FALLS – Sherron Sue Williamson, 79, Wichita Falls, TX passed away on Feb. 7, 2021.
A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Feb. 12 at Colonial Church with Jordan White officiating. A private interment was at Crestview Memorial Park under the direction of Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Kyle Clark, Kyle Hargrove, Greg Belz, Justin Keeter, Brady McAfee and Kai Belz.
A daughter of the late Lema (McDonald) and Quinton Williamson, Sherron was born on Oct. 7, 1941, in Bowie. She was currently working at Sheppard Elementary School as their librarian. Sherron worked with the children she loved every day trying to give them all of her love, and she made them feel special by decorating the school library for each different season of the year.
Sherron’s biggest task was looking after each different member of her family and trying to find a way to care for them or help them through a difficult time. Her family was her focus. She always enjoyed them coming to see her and being a part of their lives. Anytime there was an opportunity to gather, Sherron was ready to go.
When her health allowed, Sherron loved to travel and her favorite place to go was Ouray, Colorado. She would go and stay there on vacations just to look at the beauty. Taking a drive on weekend afternoons with her grandkids or friends was also very special to her.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lema McDonald Tucker, Bowie; father, Quinton Williamson, Bowie; daughter, Suzan Lewis, Wichita Falls and brother, Vick Williamson, Bowie.
Sherron is survived by her sister, Margie Calamia, Bernie; sons, Rick Belz and wife, Christine, Wichita Falls; and Jeff Belz and wife, Maria Nava, Dallas; grandchildren, Greg Belz and wife, Shelby, Scotland, TX, Justin Keeter and Cassidy Keeter, Wichita Falls, Amber Garcia and husband, Marcus, Wichita Falls, Brady McAfee, Wichita Falls, Kari Belz, Wichita Falls, Morgan Hasbrouck and husband, Luke, Georgetown, Savanah Lewis, Wichita Falls, Mia Belz, Dallas and Kai Belz, Dallas; great-grandchildren, Brodie Belz, Tagan Kloxin, Stonie Belz, Kree Keeter, Aubrey McAfee, Briley Belz, Kylar Keeter and Dawson Garcia.
Condolences may be sent to the family at lunnscolonial.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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