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Lloyde E. “Buddy” Golden
November 10, 1932 – February 4, 2022
ALTUS, OK – Lloyde E. “Buddy” Golden, 89, Altus, passed away at his home on Feb. 4 with his family by his side.
A celebration of life memorial service will take place at 2 p.m. on Feb. 26 in the Kincannon Memorial Chapel with Associate Pastor Doug Altom officiating.
Lloyde was born on Nov. 10, 1932 at home near Hollister, OK to Mack and Agnes (Mansel) Golden. He graduated from Laing High School, with the class of 1950. He had attended Cameron College in Lawton, OK on a music scholarship prior to enlisting in the United States Air Force in 1953 and was stationed at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock.
He married Patsy Dunegan on Nov. 7, 1953. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1957, and the couple moved to El Dorado, KS where Lloyde worked at the local Ford dealership while also running cattle on their 160-acre ranch. He then established his own used car business while in Kansas. Shortly afterward, the family moved to Wichita Falls and Lloyde re-established his used-car business and then on to Bowie continuing in the business for an additional 21 years until his retirement in 2018, due to illness.
After retirement, the couple then moved to Altus to be close to family. Lloyde was a member of the First Baptist Church in Altus. He enjoyed playing the guitar, piano, flying, tinkering with cars and spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Lloyde was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Agnes Golden and 12 siblings.
He is survived by his wife, Patti; sons, Chad Randall Golden and wife, Linda and Chet Ray Golden and wife, Jayme; brother, Monte Golden and wife, Lilly; grandchildren, Louie Golden, Cade Golden, Calen Golden and Cierra Gilbert; great-grandchildren, Charlie Golden, Carlee Golden, Ava Golden, Wyatt McConnell, Zialas Kooper, Cade Eugene Golden, Verity Golden, Kynzley Golden, Coy Gilbert and Ava Gilbert as well as many friends.
Online tributes may be made at kincannonfuneralhome.com. Cremation and memorial services are under the direction of Kincannon Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
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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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