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Delma “Jean” Hammer

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May 30, 1934 – March 26, 2021
BOWIE – Delma “Jean” Hammer, 86, Bowie, TX returned to her Heavenly home on March 26, 2021.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on March 30 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. The burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 29 at the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
Jean was born in Haskell on May 30, 1934 to John Dee and Lou Ella (Hanna) Green. On Sept. 4, 1951 she married James Wesley Hammer in Nimrod and together they raised four children. Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Everyone who knew Jean knew two things; she loved her family and she loved the Lord. Jean was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bowie and loved to share the gospel of Jesus with everyone she met. She often shared her favorite scripture, Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” Jean served the Lord and ministered as a caregiver, working for various nursing facilities in the Texas panhandle before her retirement in 1996 from the Bowie Clinic.
She is preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, two brothers, granddaughter, Brenda Tidwell and great-granddaughter, Laci Tidwell.
Jean is survived by her husband, James Hammer, Bowie; children, Dianna Tidwell, Pampa, Danny Hammer and wife, Judy, Decatur, Jimmy Hammer and wife, Eva, Canadian and Rob Hammer, Bowie; daughter-in-law, Sherry Hammer, Bowie; 13 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
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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