OBITUARIES
John Mark Greenlee
July 6, 1963 – September 6, 2021
BOWIE – John Mark Greenlee, 58, Bowie, TX died on Sept. 6, 2021 in Decatur, TX.
A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 10 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. The burial followed at 3 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the Wayland Cemetery near Breckenridge. The visitation took place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 9. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Greenlee was born on July 6, 1963, in Abilene to Charles and Dortha Greenlee. After graduating from Abilene High School, he attended Abilene Christian University, graduating with a bachelor of business administration. On Aug. 22, 1987 he married Maryann (Loveland) Greenlee at the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ in West Monroe, LA and they were together for 34 years.
Greenlee served in the United States Army Reserve from 1986 to 1992, including a stint (from Dec. 1990 through April 1991) serving his country overseas as part of Operation Desert Storm. He attended the U.S. Army Airborne Training School (commonly referred to as “Jump School”) at Fort Benning, where he earned his “Jump Wings” as a certified parachutist.
Between 1996 to 2014, Greenlee owned multiple H&R Block franchises with his wife. They also owned and managed multiple rental properties and a storage rental business in Bowie. He was a member of the Churches of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dortha Greenlee and brother, Robert “Bob” Greenlee.
He is survived by his wife, Maryann; daughters, Amanda, San Antonio, Victoria, Oklahoma City, Rachel, Moore, OK; sister, Deborah, Giddings; brother, Ed, Abilene; one grandson and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be made to the Cherokee Home for Children (P.O. Box 295, Cherokee, TX 76832; chc4kids.org), a charitable organization that John financially supported.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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