OBITUARIES
Jimmy Lee Love
November 15, 1929 – January 8, 2022
MOBEETIE – Jimmy Lee Love, 92, died Jan. 8, 2022 at his home in Mobeetie, TX.
Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 10, at Robertson’s Funeral Home in Wheeler, TX. Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Jan. 11, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the White Family Funeral Home. Burial will immediately follow at Briar Creek Cemetery, Bowie. The family will then go to the Vashti Community Center.
Love was born on Nov. 15, 1929 in Montague County, near Bowie, to Morgan Jasper Love and Lola Mae (Roscoe) Love.
He stated that he was one of the last students to graduate eighth grade at Bugscuffle School before it closed. He began ninth grade at Bowie High School, but quit to break horses and do ranch work in the area.
He was drafted into the army in 1951. After boot camp at Fort Lee, VI, he was in the 45th Infantry, Field Artillery Batallion, during the Korean War. He served 14 consecutive months on the battlefields until his honorable discharge in 1953.
Love married Joe Ann McLane in Woodson on June 15, 1957. During his lifetime he worked as an auto mechanic, ranch hand, ranch foreman, custom farmer, painter, and truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Roy Dalton Love and James Prochaska; and sister, Louise (Tiny) Skelton.
He is survived by his wife Joe Ann of the home; son, Wayne Love; daughters Sheryl Lane, Diane Partlow, Wanda Jo Love and Barbara Foos; 11 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; three sisters, Leota Shurbet, Cookie Cantrell, Jo Ann Cummings; brother, Sonny Love; many adored nieces and nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in Love’s memory to Hemphill County Hospice, 1020 South 4th Street, Canadian, TX 79014; or to your local volunteer fire department.
Arrangements entrusted to Robertson Funeral Directors, Wheeler and the White Family Funeral Home, 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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