OBITUARIES
Thomas Dean Richey
February 11, 1933 – April 8, 2021
BOWIE – Thomas Dean Richey, 88, Bowie, TX went home to be with the Lord on April 8, 2021.
A graveside service was at 9 a.m. on April 12 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 11 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Thomas was born on Feb. 11, 1933 on the family farm in Bowie to Carl Sr. and Willie Mae (Collie) Richey. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1950, and as a young man joined the United States Air Force, where he served his country in the Korean War. Thomas then went to work in Fort Worth for Conviar. He then owned and operated a cleaners in Bowie. Later in life, he worked for various local businesses, before retiring from the First National Bank of Bowie in 1998.
After retirement, he enjoyed spending time on his farm working cattle and visiting with friends at the Longhorn in town. Thomas spent more than 50 years as a Mason in Bowie and was a longtime member of the VFW and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Bowie. Thomas will be remembered for his generosity and his willingness to help others without acknowledgment.
He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Bonnie Richey Ford and her husband, Charles; second wife, Wilma Ford; brother, Carl Richey Jr. and wife, Pat; brother-in-law, Carroll Curb and nephews, Everett Richey and Freddy Ford.
Thomas is survived by his brother, Bennie Richey and wife, Sue, Midland; sister, Christine Curb, Albuquerque, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and special friends, Alan Miller and Jerry Clement both of Bowie.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Thomas to the First Baptist Church of Bowie at 307 Lindsey St. Bowie, TX 76230 or the Scottish Rite Hospital for Children at 2222 Welborn St. Dallas, TX 75219.
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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