OBITUARIES
Melton Athie Hargrove
November 4, 1933 – November 15, 2021
MONTAGUE – Melton Athie Hargrove, 88, Montague, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 15, 2021.
A funeral service took place at 1 p.m. on Nov. 19 at the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bowie, with the Rev. Larry Knobloch officiating. The burial followed at the St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery in Bowie. The family received friends from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. prior to the service at the church on Nov. 19.
Melton was born on Nov. 4, 1933 in Dallas to Athie and Eleanor Hargrove. He was baptized at Victory Baptist Church in Houston on June 13, 1943. Melton made his confirmation of faith on May 24, 1964 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tyler.
Melton honorably served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, where he was a cook. He married Rita Eddy Miller in Houston and together they raised three children. Melton worked as an accountant for Brown and Root in Baytown. He then opened his own accounting firm where he served many clients. Melton was a charter member of the Houston Dive Association where he made lifelong friends and scuba dived around the world.
He baked and cooked for friends, family, church, law enforcement and women’s shelters on a regular basis. Melton married Cholly Richards in 2013 after meeting her at church. He and Cholly were faithful members of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bowie. Melton was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Rita Eddy Hargrove; parents, Athie and Eleanor Hargrove; son, Steve Wayne Hargrove; daughter, Regina Ann Prince; sister, Georgia Schulte; brothers, Robert Hargrove and Danny Hargrove and grandson, Kyle Adam Childers.
Melton is survived by his wife, Cholly Hargrove, Montague; daughters, Elizabeth Childers and husband, Danny, Bowie and Rebecca Horton and husband, Dennis, Stoneburg; brother, Tharon Hargrove wife, Linda; sister, Patty Harris; grandsons, Jason Prince, Rev. Jacob Prince, Mark Childers, Mike Childers, Justin Childers and Noah Hargrove; granddaughters, Krystal Villanueva, Shelby Horton and Sarah Horton 22 great-grandchildren and Norman, “Unc” Tooman and wife, Marian.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the building fund at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Bowie.
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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