OBITUARIES
Richard Lee Lipscomb
January 29, 1946 – June 25, 2021
FORT WORTH – Richard Lee Lipscomb of Fort Worth – auto dealer, builder, real estate developer and family man extraordinaire – shut down his engine on June 25, 2021.
That motor fired January 29, 1946 when he was born to William Frederick and Frances Clark Lipscomb in Denton, Texas. He was raised in Nocona, Texas and following his graduation from Nocona High School in 1964 he went on to earn an accounting degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1968. He was also a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at UT. In the ensuing years he served his country in the National Guard and was the controller at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth while also buying and selling used cars on the side. The latter, which eventually became his full-time occupation, led to his 1979 acquisition of Jim Hogue Chevrolet Oldsmobile in his hometown of Nocona. Lipscomb Auto Center still thrives today, 43 years to the month, as the Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership in Bowie, Texas. Along the way he acquired more dealerships, built multiple real estate developments, and curated an extraordinary classic car collection. He also enjoyed his herd of longhorns at his ranch on the banks of the Brazos River.
His greatest love, though, was Carol Lynn Althage, his wife of almost 53 years who he met at The University of Texas. They were married in Augusta, Georgia on August 23rd, 1968.
He is survived by Carol; his three sons: Rik, Clark and Kelly; their wives and fiancé: Shaye, Meredith and Kelley; four grandkids: Carson, Liz, Mason and Dani; his adopted son Juan Carlos Zirion, wife Monika and their son JuanCa; his sister, Rita Talley; four cats, two dogs and a herd of longhorns.
Without a doubt, Richard Lipscomb is now cruising his Chevrolet Suburban down that great interstate in the sky, eating Oreos, heading to that eternal swap meet with aisles of classic car parts that never end. He had a great ride!
His life will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, at 2:30 in the afternoon at the Greenwood Cemetery Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth.
Please note: Richard was a man’s man and flowers were not really his thing, so his family requests donations be made in lieu of foliage to MD Anderson Leukemia Research at gifts.mdanderson.org.
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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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