OBITUARIES

Toni (Riley) Clary

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5 years ago

08/24/2021

September 27, 1986 – August 22, 2021
BOWIE – Toni (Riley) Clary, 34, Bowie, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Aug. 22, 2021 in Wichita Falls.
A visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on Aug. 26 at Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie.
Toni was born on Sept. 27, 1986 in Muenster to Patrick Irving Riley of Gainesville and Julie (Neu) Curry of Lindsay. Toni graduated from junior high at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Gainesville and graduated from high school in Bowie.
On Sept. 29, 2007 Toni married Joe Tom Clary at her stepfather, George Curry, and mother’s beautiful ranch in Sunset. Toni had a loving, nurturing spirit and always wanted to be a mother. On Oct. 31, 2014 her dream came true when Bennett Wayne Clary was born.
Toni was a very proud mother and always strived to create the most loving home and seek out the best education for her favorite little person. Of the many things that Toni has taught Bennett in her time with him, the most evident is the way she taught him to love. Bennett is a sweet little boy with a heart of gold and a warm smile for anyone who meets him.
Toni was the best daughter a mother could hope for. She was always willing to help when she was needed. She was a beloved aunt to 13 nieces and nephews and always insisted on showering them with gifts on every holiday. She was known for organizing family gatherings and never missed an opportunity for Bennett to play with his cousins.
Toni had a tight-knit work family as well and spoke of her coworkers often. She was passionate about her work at the Bowie Pet Clinic where she worked for eight years as the practice manager. Toni always loved animals and it was a dream of hers to have a career helping to care for them.
She is preceded in death by her father, Patrick I. Riley; maternal grandparents, Freddie and Betty Neu; paternal grandparents, Frank and Candy Riley; uncle, Chris Metzler; aunt, Pamela Neu; nephews, Samuel Riley and Colt Curry and a cousin (infant child of Duane and Danita Neu).
Toni is survived by her husband, Joe Tom Clary; son, Bennett Clary; stepson, Dallas Clary; brothers, Patrick Riley and wife, Katie and Bryan Riley and wife, Ashley; stepsister, Angela Hill and husband, Shawn; stepbrothers, Matt Curry and wife, Destanie and Calvin Curry and wife, Jessica and 13 nieces and nephews, Madison, Abigail, Caleb, Gabe, Avrie, Noah, Presley, Stetson, Sadler, Nathan, Katherine, Case and Callie.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Daniel Forrest Barrett

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5 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

David Duke

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5 days ago

08/20/2026

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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

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5 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.