OBITUARIES
Danny Joe Nichols
March 18, 1951 – May 17, 2022
ARDMORE, OK – Danny Joe Nichols went home to be with the Lord on May 17, 2022.
Visitation will be at 1 p.m. on May 21 at Southside Baptist Church in Bowie. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with lifelong friend and pastor, Mike Henson officiating.
Danny was born on March 18, 1951, in Bowie to Dean O. Nichols Sr. and Sophia Pauline Moser. He grew up in Bowie, where he attended Southside Baptist Church as a child.
He graduated from Bowie High School in 1969 and was recognized as a stellar athlete, lettering in football, basketball and track. Upon graduation he attended Howard Payne University on a football scholarship. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from North Texas University.
Danny’s career in petroleum engineering lasted for 42 years until his retirement from Schlumberger. After retiring, Danny fulfilled a lifelong dream of traveling overseas, visiting England, Hungary, Jordan, Qatar, Malaysia, India, China, Japan, Australia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil in 32 days.
Prior to his passing, Danny lived in Ardmore, OK for more than 45 years where he made lifelong friends. In Danny’s spare time he enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing pool. He often traveled with a group to Las Vegas for their annual tournaments. He enjoyed exploring his property in New Mexico which often included panning for gold and metal detecting. Danny loved to read and was an avid book collector.
Danny will be remembered for sense of humor and his stories as well as his sense of adventure. He relished his friendships and was devoted to his family. It didn’t matter if he spoke with a friend daily or once in a decade; if they needed anything he would be there.
Danny is preceded in death by his parents, Dean O. Nichols Sr. and Sophia Pauline Moser and sister-in-law, Marita Wilson Nichols.
He is survived by his brothers, Dean O. “Don” Nichols and William Thomas Nichols; nieces, Lisa Nichols Lowrance and husband Michael and Lori Nichols Thomason and husband Andy; great niece, Sophia Rose Morros; nephew, Adam Thomason and friend Jan Burton as well as many other friends and extended family.
Arrangements entrusted to Craddock Funeral Home in Ardmore, OK.
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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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