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Troy Claude Johnson
December 5, 1927 – February 3, 2021
BOWIE – Troy Claude Johnson, 93, Bowie, TX died Feb. 3, 2021 in Decatur, TX.
Because of COVID, a private family graveside service will take place at Elmwood Cemetery on Feb. 8 for family members. It will be officiated by Jonathan Page, minister of the Carter Lake Road Church of Christ in Bowie. A memorial service will take place at a later date.
Troy was born on Dec. 5, 1927 in Bowie to Claude and Orlie (Faulkenberry) Johnson. He graduated Bowie High School in 1946, where he was a member of the basketball team making a couple of trips to the state tournament in Austin. He remained an avid basketball and sports fan.
He married Bertie Sue Wetsel of Bellevue on Aug. 12, 1950. Troy and Sue recently celebrated their 70th anniversary this past August. They have remained inseparable as a couple.
Troy served in the U.S. Army in 1950 and 1951. He was stationed in Germany during this time. After the army, they lived in Bowie and Troy worked for the post office before moving to Wichita Falls where he worked for Wichita Tool as an oilfield welder.
In 1968 they moved to Bellevue, and he commuted to Wichita Falls for his job until retiring in 1988. He served as an Elder at the Bellevue Church of Christ where they attended until in 1993. They moved back to Bowie and were faithful members of the Carter Lake Road Church of Christ until the present.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Orlie Johnson: Sisters, Pebalena, Pauline and Frances. Brothers, Weldon, Russell and Paul.
He is survived by his wife, Bertie Sue, Bowie; brother, Bobby, Bowie; daughter, Patricia Downs, Bowie; son, Glenn Johnson and wife Sammie, Lake Dallas; grandchildren, David Downs, Brunswick, GA, Amanda Downs, North Augusta, SC, Doni (Downs) Carver, Augusta, GA, Jennifer (Johnson) Nevins, Tioga and Jade Johnson, Prescott, AZ and great-grandchildren, Cameron Downs, Charli Nevins and Jack Nevins.
Troy loved his family and enjoyed time spent with each one of them. He was a great example of a Christian father, grandfather and a role model for his family. He will be greatly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Carter Lake Road Church of Christ in Bowie.
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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