OBITUARIES

Herman Lee Arami

Published

4 years ago

03/15/2022

December 8, 1931 – March 7, 2022
MONTAGUE – Herman Lee Arami completed his time on earth March 7 2022, at the age of 90 years.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on March 18th, at Saint William’s Catholic Church in Montague.
Burial will follow at the Montague Catholic Cemetery.
Herman was born Dec. 8, 1931 at home, he lived his entire life as a resident of Montague on the Arami family farm. Herman was a life-time member of Saint Williams Catholic Church of Montague.
A 1949 graduate of Nocona High School, Herman belonged to a graduating class of young men and women so devoted to one another they continued to meet monthly for years following graduation. When America called, Herman joined the U.S. Army and served as a clerk in the Korean War 1950-1952. Upon his return to the farm, he worked for a short time at Nocona Boots and then at Sun Oil where he continued until his retirement.
Herman served as the post commander for the Bowie American Legion Chapter for 27 years and lifetime member in the VFW. He built the current farmhouse in the 1960s where he devoted his life to the care of his mother and the farm operation. Herman practiced the three Cs on the Arami farm raising chickens, cattle, and cotton. The family also grew and sold peaches, potatoes, eggs and cream. Herman in particular excelled in making homemade beer and wine and took great pride in perfecting a top-notch line of fighting roosters along with the help of his best friend Kenny.
The youngest child born to Angelina Vicari Arami and Amedeo (Mack) Arami, Herman’s parents were Italian immigrants who came to America through Ellis Island in the early 1900s. Herman’s sisters Velva Arami Sloan, (married to Gene Sloan, deceased) and Mother Superior Cabrini (Bertha Arami) all whom have preceded him in death.
Herman leaves behind three nephews, Steven Sloan and wife BJ, Hurst, Norbert Sloan and wife Donna, Arlington, Richard Sloan, Fort Worth, (wife Marla, deceased), and Jason Sloan, Arlington, (deceased). Also, a niece, Velinda Sloan, Arlington. More like a big brother than uncle, Herman delighted in teaching his young nephews and niece just how to fashion a fishing pole out of a sapling, target shoot beer cans and the best way to run a tractor over a bee hive–always in high gear.
A prolific family, Herman also leaves behind five great nephews, Shawn, Dustin, Dean, Winston and Wyatt Sloan and six great nieces, Marissa LaCour, Megan Spehar, Mandy Murphy, Chelsea Cutrer, Whitney Tilson and Kendra Waddell, as well as seven great-great nephews, 13 great-great nieces, a great-great-great nephew and a great-great-great niece.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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OBITUARIES

Daniel Forrest Barrett

Published

3 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

David Duke

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3 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Timothy Tompkins

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3 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.