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Clifford Joe “Papa” Moore
February 20, 1959 – June 20, 2021
BOWIE – Clifford Joe “Papa” Moore, 62, Bowie, TX went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2021 in Dallas, TX.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on June 24 in the Chapel of the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with the Rev. Steve Throckmorton and the Rev. Paul Moore officiating. The burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 23 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Clifford was born on Feb. 20, 1959 in Bakersfield, CA to Claude and Jennie (Johnson) Moore. On July 29, 1995 Clifford married Laura Slettvet in Mexia. A beloved husband and father who loved his children, family and the simple things of life dearly, Clifford had a God-given music talent, as an avid bass player, that opened doors for him to live his true calling to spread the word of God through music with his prison ministry group.
Throughout his life, Clifford enjoyed being involved with church groups, wherever he lived. He was a local contractor and roofer for more than 40 years.
His passion for the simple things of life, the outdoors, hunting, cattle, ranching and gardening, is what made Clifford who he was, a devoted husband, father and friend.
He is preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Claude Moore and Jeannie Moore; brother, Jesse Moore, son, Clifford Moore Jr. and brother-in-law, Jim Pike.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Laura Moore of Bowie; children, Bobby Moore and wife, Haley, Amy Shields and husband, Chris, Jon Moore and wife, Sami, Josh Moore, Sherry Province all of Bowie and Brandy Crawford, Oklahoma; brothers, the Rev. Paul Moore and wife, Glenna, Toby Moore and wife, Linda and Donald Moore and wife, Fannie; sisters, Alice Pike, Ruth Bridges and Anna Sue Davidson and husband, Roger; grandchildren, Austin, Lane, Carli, Chelsea, Amber, Samantha, Emily, Bryson, Dillon, B.J., Brandon, Seth, Brady, Jasie, Hannah, Dallie, Demi and McKenzie and great-grandchildren, Beckam, Olivia, Saylor, Liam, Branson, Braizlynn and James.
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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