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Patricia Ann Knox
October 10, 1933 – March 5, 2022
BOWIE – Patricia Ann Knox, 88, Bowie, TX peacefully stepped into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by her children on March 5, 2022.
A graveside service will take place on March 9, at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.
Family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 8 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Pat was born Patricia Ann Nelms, the youngest of six children, to Harry and Lela Nelms on Oct.10, 1933, in Hugo, OK.
Following a proper courtship, she, and Edgar Eugene (Gene) Knox were married on Oct. 10, 1953. Remaining together for 61 years and five months until his passing on March 15, 2015.
As her children, we are blessed to have been raised with a moral compass, and given direction by two Godly parents who led by example. As children, Mom was always there when we came home from school for lunch and to meet us at the end of the day. She will be missed. Our joy now comes knowing that as a Christ follower she is as the Apostle Paul wrote, “absent from the body, present with the Lord.”
She is preceded in death by husband Gene Knox; parents Harry and Lela Nelms; sisters Methel Totten, Mary Louise Fry, Avis Hoell and Joe Shirley Hughey and brother Harry Nelms.
Pat is survived by children Wayne Knox and wife Rita, Keith Knox, and Rachel Knox, all of Bowie; grandchildren Seth Knox and wife Brittany, Conroe and Joshua Knox and wife Katie, Denison; great-grandchildren Kaye Knox, Diesel Knox, Madelyn Knox and Landri Knox; sisters-in-law Mary Louise Mayfield, Hugo, OK and Lottie Smith, Tipton, OK; and many nieces and nephews.
Thank you to the staff of Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Bowie and Hospice of Wichita Falls Texas for the compassion and care shown to our mother.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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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