OBITUARIES
Judy Janelle Tilghman Duncan
December 28, 1951 – March 16, 2022
MONTAGUE – Judy Janelle Tilghman Duncan, 70 of Montague, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2022 in Bowie, TX.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on March 19 at the Montague Holiness Church in Montague with Pastors Billy Clayburn, Darrel Shaw and Wayne Morrow officiating.
Burial will follow at Montague Cemetery.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 18 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Judy was born Dec. 28, 1951 in Jacksboro to Steve and Dollie Tilghman. On June 5, 1970, she married Rondall Ray Duncan in Jacksboro. The couple resided in Alamogordo, NM for four years before returning to Montague to make their home. Judy worked in the oil and gas industry before taking a position in banking in 1986.
Judy enjoyed being involved in many community groups, and was a former president of the Nocona Chamber of Commerce. Her greatest joy in life was serving the Lord, as well as playing the piano and singing. Judy and Rondall played at many community events and Advanced Rehabilitation for the patients. She also enjoyed cheering on her grandkids at sporting events, and was known as a fierce prayer warrior for many family members and friends.
Judy was a member of the Montague Holiness Church for more than 40 years, where she played the piano and taught Sunday school for many years. She also was active in the Montague County Jail ministry program. Judy was a blessing to those who knew her and will be missed by so many.
She is preceded in death by her daughter Rhonda Duncan Parr, and her parents Steve and Dollie Tilghman.
Judy is survived by her husband Rondall Duncan; daughter, Jayla Yarbro and husband Kyle; son-in-law David Parr; grandchildren, Tilghman Parr, Landra Parr, Kellan Orr and Chandler Yarbro; and many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to say thank you to family friends Koni Jones and Melissa Robinson for stepping in and helping during their time of need. Thank you also to Solaris Hospice and Advanced Rehab of Bowie.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Coach Rhonda Parr Scholarship Fund, c/o Koni Jones P.O. Box 1291, 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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