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George Head
March 8, 1947 – August 27, 2021
SUNSET – George Head, 74, Sunset, TX went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 27, 2021 in Wichita Falls, TX.
A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. on Sept. 2 at the First United Methodist Church in Bowie.
George was born on March 8, 1947 in Little Rock, AR to Carl and Opal (Curtis) Head. He was raised in a military family and grew up in Arkansas, Kansas, Texas, Alaska and Germany. As a young man, he joined the United States Marine Corps, and served eight and half years for his country including the Vietnam War. Just prior to his deployment, George married Kathy Wright on March 8, 1968. Following the war, the service took the family to Camp Pendleton, CA, Hawaii, 29 Palms, CA and the Panama Canal Zone. Civilian life brought the family to Texas and they settled in the Dallas- Fort Worth area. George attended a trade school and became a computer repair technician.
After many years of searching, George and Kathy found a 10-acre piece of land in Sunset and finally were able to make it their permanent home. The two of them took to the road, driving a truck until Kathy’s health declined. The couple then started a small crafting business, selling their creations. George dedicated his life to taking care of Kathy; caring for her during her final years as her health was failing. He then took time to enjoy his retirement, raising chickens, volunteering where he was needed, solving the world’s problems over coffee at the Dairy Queen, and spending time with his church family at the First United Methodist Church.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Kathleen Ann Head.
George is survived by his sons, Harold Head and wife, Dona, Coppell and Chris Head and wife, Dinah, Kearns, UT; sister, Fran Smith; brothers, Carl Head Jr. and Richard Head; grandchildren, Samantha Lynn, Sabrina Jeanette and Anna-Lee and great-grandchildren, Chyenne and Levi.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church at 1515 Jefferson St. Bowie, TX 76230.
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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