OBITUARIES
Danny Lynn Austin
December 30, 1949 – January 26, 2022
BOWIE – Danny Lynn Austin, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away on Jan. 26, six days after his loving wife Becky passed.
A funeral service took place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 31 at the First United Methodist Church in Bowie, with the Rev. Steve Martinez officiating. The burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Danny was born on Dec. 30, 1949, in Wichita Falls to Sylvia Jo and Dan Austin. Danny married Becky Hall on June 13, 1970 and they were together for 51 years. Danny was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1973. He and his brother Ford served all four years on the USS Lexington.
After leaving the Navy, Danny and his wife, Becky Austin, moved to Bowie where he embarked on a career in the oil and gas industry spanning over four decades. He worked in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Colorado and the North Sea.
Danny was an avid fisherman, an accomplished artist and animal lover. Above all, he was a family man and his two granddaughters, Sophie and Stella, were the light of his life. Danny never saw a well he couldn’t work, a fish he couldn’t catch or a dog he wouldn’t pet.
He is survived by his daughter, Shea Brown and husband, Todd; son, Hunter Austin; granddaughters, Sophie and Stella Brown; brother, Ford Austin and sister, Jan Finks and husband, Scott.
The gift of life was given to Danny in 2016 with a lung transplant. He and Becky formed a close relationship with the donor family, attending family gatherings and celebrations. Please consider becoming an organ donor. Gifts in Danny’s memory may be made to The Twice Blessed House allsaintsfoundation.bswhealth.com/areas-of-need/twice-blessed-house or the Areas of Need Twice Blessed House Baylor S&W All Saints Health Foundation located at 1400 Eighth Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76104, main office: 817-922-7707, fax: 817-922-7245, email: ashf@bswhealth.org allsaintsfoundation.bswhealth.com and the Boys and Girls Club, Wichita Falls.
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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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