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Phillip Murphy Scruggs

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July 27, 1947 – September 15, 2021
BOWIE – Phillip Murphy Scruggs, 74, Bowie, TX went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 15, 2021.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Sept. 20 at the Montague County Cowboy Church in Montague with Pastor Joe Caballero officiating. The burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. on Sept. 19 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Phillip was born on July 27, 1947 in Bowie to J.P. and Jewel (Rogers) Scruggs. As a young man, he served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968, during the Vietnam War. On Nov. 26, 1969 Phillip married Kay (Cornelison) Scruggs in Bowie. Throughout his life he worked as a pumper in the oilfield for several companies, and as a truck driver for Quality Terminal Services. He enjoyed doing yard work and was known for his green thumb. Phillip was a devoted father and grandfather and always loved to coach his kids in baseball.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kay Scruggs and brothers J.W. Scruggs, J.H. Scruggs and Monroe Scruggs.
Phillip is survived by his children, Lance Scruggs and wife, Lisa, Tonya Gilbert and husband, Stevie, Robin Reynolds and husband, Brian and Kelly Dishman and husband, Steven all of Bowie; brother, James Scruggs; sisters, Lena Boydston and Louise Jones; grandchildren, Ty Scruggs, J.P. Scruggs, Emily Gilbert, Matthew Gilbert, Randi Reynolds and Brett Reynolds; great-grandchildren, Savanna Scruggs, Caysen Scruggs, Maci Scruggs, Makenzi Scruggs, Jemah Scruggs and Benjamin Reynolds; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Daniel Forrest Barrett

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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.

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David Duke

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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.

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Timothy Tompkins

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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.

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