OBITUARIES
Bradley Leon Costello
August 17, 1959 – July 8, 2022
IOWA PARK – Bradley Leon Costello, 62, joined our heavenly father on July 8, 2022.
The family received friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on July 12, at Owens and Brumley Funeral Home in Wichita Falls. A celebration service will be at 10 a.m. on July 13, at the First Baptist Church in Iowa Park. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery.
Brad was born on Aug. 17, 1959 to Forrest L. and Dolores Watson Costello in Great Falls, MT. His family moved to Iowa Park in 1973 and he graduated from Iowa Park High School in 1977. He attended Midwestern State University where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He met the love of his life, Patricia Cummings, in high school and they married on April 12, 1980. Together they had two beautiful daughters, Jessica and Shannon. From working in the manufacturing industry to becoming a beloved educator and administrator, Brad encouraged everyone around him and wanted everyone to succeed.
Brad enjoyed sharing his love of music with his family and friends, working in the garden with his wife, children and grandchildren and cooking for the family gatherings. He enjoyed seeing his grandchildren doing what they loved and participating whenever he could. He loved his family, especially being Papa to all his grandchildren.
Brad is preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Paul and sister, Kathy.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Patricia; daughters, Jessica Brady and husband James and Shannon Huffman and husband Nick; six grandchildren, Matthew, Melissa, Kristen, Ruby Ann, Isabella, and Shelby Ray; brothers, Tom Costello and wife Cherry and Mike Costello and wife Amy; sister, Kim Boland and husband Denny and numerous loved family and friends.
Donations in memory of Brad may be made to the First Baptist Church Children and Youth Ministries, 300 N Yosemite, Iowa Park, TX 76367.
Arrangements entrusted to Owens and Brumley Funeral Home of Wichita Falls.
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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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