OBITUARIES
Janice Ann Ball
February 19, 1964 – August 23, 2021 NOCONA – Janice Ann Ball, 57, went home to be with our Lord on Aug. 23, 2021 in Wichita Falls, TX.
A celebration of Janice’s life will be at 11 a.m. on Aug. 27 with visitation immediately preceding at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church Nocona, with Dave Woodbury officiating, and under the direction of Scott-Morris Funeral Home.
Janice was born on Feb. 19, 1964 to Fred and Frankie Jane Castle. Janice graduated Nocona High School in 1982 and married the love of her life, Barney Dale Ball, on Sept. 4, 1982. In addition to being a truly devoted wife and mother, Janice worked for Nocona Boot Company, Nocona Independent School District, First Baptist Church and Gibbs Drug, where she came to know and love so many people in her hometown of Nocona.
She enjoyed volunteering for Meals on Wheels and being around kids when she worked for Nocona ISD. Janice and Barney have a daughter, Heather, who was the light of her life! She was always so excited to tell anyone who would listen, all of Heather’s successes and future plans.
Janice loved big! Janice loved everyone! She would start every day by seeing whose birthday or anniversary it was and then proceed to personally contact them on their special day! Upon meeting anyone, she would give a hug, a kiss on the cheek or call you by the nickname she gave you. More often than not, you received a neck rub, whether you wanted one or not! Janice loved her small town of Nocona and everyone in it. She was loved by all that knew her and will truly be missed.
Janice is preceded in death by her mother, Frankie Jane Castle and grandparents, Fred and Edith Castle, W. F. Conway and Majorie Conway.
Janice is survived by her husband, Barney; dad, Fred Castle; daughter, Heather and fiancé, Patrick; sisters, Marie Castle and Jean Crow and husband Danny; brother, Jason Castle; aunt, Carolyn Fenoglio who was like a sister and numerous other aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your favorite charity or her favorite, First Baptist Church. An online guestbook is available at scottmorrisfh.com.
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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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