OBITUARIES
Mary Louise Perkins
September 25, 1932 – July 23, 2021
BOWIE – Mary Louise Perkins, 88, of Bowie, TX slipped peacefully from this life on July 23, 2021 in Bowie, TX.
A memorial service will be at noon on Aug. 7, at the First United Methodist Church of Bowie, with Pastor Steve Martinez officiating. A luncheon for friends and family will immediately follow the service.
Mary was born Sept. 25, 1932 in Dallas to Zirrell W and Iva (Kelly) Jones. She married her childhood sweetheart, Curtis (Cotton) Perkins on April 8, 1950. Mary spent her days as a homemaker, devoting her life to raising their two children. She and Cotton raised their family in Coppell and spent their retirement years in Bowie and Nocona. Mary loved entertaining at the ranch, loving on the grandkids and traveling in the RV with Cotton.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and love of her life Cotton; her brothers Howard Jones and Boyd Jones; sisters Gladys Womack, Alma Hall, Eva Jean Pearce and Helen Stricklin.
Mary is survived by her son Curtis Perkins and wife Sheri, Whitesboro; daughter Debra Dunlap and husband John, Bowie; grandchildren Audra Perkins, Chris Dunlap (Karrla), Clint Perkins (Shawna); step-grandchildren Johnny Zercher (Erin), Stacy Haverkamp (Jim), Amy Heinz (Mike) and Carly Sisemore; great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and several other special folks who considered her their surrogate mom or meemaw.
The family would like to thank the angels who cared for Mom at Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Bowie and Solaris Hospice. The incredible love and compassion demonstrated to her made Mom’s last years beautiful. We are forever grateful.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or the First United Methodist Church of Bowie.
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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