OBITUARIES
Harold Seth Haile
September 1, 1937 – December 8, 2021
BOWIE – Harold Seth Haile, 84, Bowie, TX, slipped into the arms of Jesus on Dec. 8, 2021 surrounded by his family.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Dec. 13 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating. The burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Harold was born on Sept. 1, 1937 in Elbert, Throckmorton County to M.S. and Mattie Alice Haile. In 1956 he met Evelyn Juanell Stewart, who he affectionately called “J”. They were married on July 27, 1957 and were together for 64 years. She was the love of his life, business partner and best friend.
Harold was well-known in the North Texas area for his many years working in the oilfield, but Bowie was his home. He was a bulldozer operator and formed Bowie Dozer Service in 1973. He and Evelyn were in business for 33 years with offices in Bowie and Decatur.
Harold dearly loved the Dallas Cowboys and visiting with people from all walks of life. He was never shy about sharing his faith or how much he loved the Lord.
He is preceded in death by his parents, M.S. and Mattie Alice Haile; brothers, Curtis Haile, David Haile, and Hubert Haile; sisters, Louise Pacheo, Freda Orris and Rita Roddy; grandson, Chris Darden and special friend, Martin Beck.
Harold is survived by his wife, Evelyn Haile; daughter, Lesia Darden and husband, Roy; son, Craig Haile and wife, Kim; sister, Betty Weimer; brother, Arnold Haile; grandchildren, Landon Sims and wife, Erika, Leah Walton and husband, Rob, Matt Haile and wife, Elizabeth, Kayla Burnett and husband, Wes, Larry Don Byas and Niki Sosa; great-grandchildren, Addy Sims, Brody Sims, Delainey Walton, Hadleigh Walton, McKinley Walton, Eloise Haile, Hattie Haile, Numa Burnett, Wells Burnett, Garrett Darden, Bailey Young and husband, Klay, Bella Sosa and Ella Darden and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in honor of Harold to the First Baptist Church of Bowie at 307 Lindsey, Bowie, TX 76230 or the Bowie Mission at 201 E. Greenwood, Bowie, TX 76230.
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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