OBITUARIES
Eduardo Picena Cordero
October 10, 1979 – August 3, 2021
BOWIE – Eduardo Picena Cordero, 41, passed away on Aug.3, 2021 in Wichita Falls, TX.
Rosary and visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Aug. 6 at Scott-Morris Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral mass will be at 10 a.m. on Aug. 7 at Saint William’s Catholic Church in Montague with Father Albert celebrating the mass.
Mr. Cordero was born on Oct. 10, 1979 in Goliad, to Mariano and Antonia Cordero. Eduardo touched a number of people and anyone who met him was better off than before. He was the best husband, son, brother, friend and agriculture teacher that you could ever know. He faced his illness with grace, humility and above all faith. All who were lucky enough to know Mr. Cordero are humbled and privileged to be loved by him.
While Ed did not have any children of his own, he helped raise and mentor a number of youth, in a way that parents just can’t sometimes. He motivated and lifted his students to spread his gentleness and kindness out into the world. He used his time as an ag teacher to teach students, to love students, to encourage students and to empower his students to be able to take on this world that we live in.
Ed had many hobbies, but for those who knew him, they knew he was a horse snob. He loved pretty horses. He liked to team rope, ride, but most of all he liked to check wheat field cattle on horseback with his dad.
Mr. Cordero was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Shayne Knipe, Bluff Dale; mom, Bowie; brother, Mariano Jr. and wife, Amber and their two boys, Grayson and Elias.
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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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