OBITUARIES
Holly Yvonne Burk
July 9, 1986 – October 1, 2021
BOWIE – Holly Yvonne Burk, 35, Bowie, TX, passed from this earth on Oct. 1, 2021 and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Holly’s passing leaves an enormous hole in the hearts of those she leaves behind, but they are comforted in knowing she is sitting in her heavenly mansion embraced in the arms of her Mom and Nanny.
Friends and family will celebrate the life of Holly at 2 p.m. on Oct. 7 at Calvary Baptist Church in Bowie with Pastor Chris Litt officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Holly was born on July 9, 1986 to Joseph Wade Burk and Kimberly Kay (Fuller)Burk of Bowie. She spent her life living adventure to its fullest. Whether her adventure took place as she turned the pages of a book and traveled through the corridors of Hogwarts, designed houses on Sims or rode “shotgun” in a car to see the museums and zoos of Nebraska, Holly refused to live a life void of excitement.
While Holly found great pleasure in reading books, playing computer games and visiting various places, she experienced her greatest joy when spending time with her family.
Holly was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend. Most importantly, however, Holly was the heart of her family and the glue that held everyone together. Holly had a great sense of humor and never let a day pass in which she did not call or visit the ones she loved. To know Holly was to love Holly and to be loved by Holly was an insurmountable feeling.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Kimberly Kay Burk; grandmothers, Kay Fuller and Wanda Burk and grandfather, Charlie Fuller.
Holly is survived by her father, Joe Burk, Bowie; sister, KaSandra Burk and fiance, Kelly Parchman; Bowie; brother, Mark Burk and wife, Brittany Burk, Joy; uncle, Aaron Fuller and husband, Ralph Ortiz, Denton; aunts, Kathy Dauenhauer, Newport, Christy McCarley and husband, Burk McCarley, Bellevue; nephews, Corbyn Burk and Mason Burk; nieces, Gina Jones and Miley Burk and numerous cousins.
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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