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Wrenda “Gail” Hall

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November 5, 1940 – February 19, 2021
SUNSET – Wrenda “Gail” Hall, 80, Sunset, TX, passed away Feb. 19, 2021 in Decatur, TX.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Feb. 24, at the Sunset Church of Christ in Sunset, with David Hall officiating. The burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery.
Gail was born on Nov. 5, 1940 in Arlington to Hershel Lye and Irene Hammond, the two parents who had previously moved from Merkel, just west of Abilene. Gail married Jerry Benton Hall of Sunset on July 5, 1959, and the country life on her husband’s farm and ranch became the way of living.
Gail was a member of the Sunset Church of Christ. She was talented and enjoyed a creative and warm side of life particularly music, art and writing. Gail loved all life and would show great compassion for animals.
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dale Hammond; niece, Suzy Hammond and her only daughter, Holly McCoy in 2014.
Gail is survived by her husband, Jerry Benton Hall; son, Jerry Benton Hall II, Lewisville; grandchildren, David Kenton Dosch and wife, Lauren, Bowie and Travis Keith Dosch, Springtown; great-grandchildren, Colton Allen Dosch, Keller Benton Dosch, Benton Keith Dosch and Paisley Kay Dosch; sister-in-law, Carolyn Young, Killeen and her three children who provided Gail with many great-nieces and nephews; and many other relatives in Merkel including her nephew, Clay Hammond.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Gail, online to the American Cancer Society or the Lymphoma Research Foundation,
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Daniel Forrest Barrett

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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.

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David Duke

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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.

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Timothy Tompkins

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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.

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