OBITUARIES
Melba Jean Yowell
September 10, 1945 – July 23, 2021
BOWIE – Melba Jean Yowell, 75, of Bowie, TX, passed away July 23, 2021, after a lengthy illness.
A funeral service celebrating her life, will take place at 11 a.m. on July 28, at the Stoneburg Baptist Church in Stoneburg with the Rev. Larry Kennedy officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Stoneburg.
Family will receive friends prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m., on July 28, at the church.
Jeannie, as she was known by her family, was born Sept. 10, 1945 in Bowie to Cordie and Ruby (Swatsenbarg) Lewis.
On April 29, 1978, Jeannie married Monte Bobo Yowell in the home of her parents. A lifelong resident of Bowie, Jeannie played drums in the school band and loved playing the piano.
A homemaker, she also worked at various enterprises using her talents to better her life and the lives of those she loved. She loved life and was happiest with her family around her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Ceean Harried, son V-Bo Yowell, granddaughter Tyshonda Pearson, grandson Stephen Stout, great-granddaughter Madison Grider, sister Bonnie Jackson and brother CeeDee Lewis.
Jeannie is survived by her husband of 43 years, Monte Yowell; son Donald Croxton; daughters Sheila (Croxton) Owens, Kelia Lawrence and husband Euless, Jana Gilmore and husband Ronnie, Jeannine Yowell, Jaye Van Acht and husband Vincent; son Jackie Croxton; sisters Ava Lawson, Clea Buechler, CordieannBright and husband Charley; 23 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild, and well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
Daniel Forrest Barrett
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.
OBITUARIES
David Duke
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.
OBITUARIES
Timothy Tompkins
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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