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Glenn Rayburn Chokas

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January 19, 1943 – March 6, 2021
BOWIE – Glenn Rayburn Chokas, 78, Bowie, TX, passed away on March 6, 2021.
A celebration of life will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 11 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Glenn was born Jan. 19, 1943 in Bowie to Nick Rayburn and Faye Ruth (Williams) Chokas. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1960, while in high school, he was a member of the State Champion Track team. Glenn also played fullback for Bowie Jackrabbit’s football and was on the 1960 Oil Bowl Championship team. Glenn went on to play football for two years at Texas Christian University.
Glenn worked as a roughneck and pumper in the oil and gas industry for CRW Oil Company. He later farmed and had a great passion for the outdoors and an appreciation for agriculture and history. Glenn enjoyed cooking and woodworking.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Diane Moore and brother-in-law, Frankie Moore.
Glenn is survived by his three daughters, Lavonne L. Carpenter and husband, Scott, Irving, Sara Lara and husband, David, Decatur and Jamie Baen, Argyle; grandchildren, Shelby Carpenter, Scotty Carpenter, Zayd Bensellam, Layla Bensellam, David Lara Jr., Jasmine Lara, Jaxon Baen and Jaeger Baen; brother, Terry Chokas and wife, Dena, Olney; Nicki Slaggle and husband, Reed, Seymour and numerous nieces and nephews.
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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