OBITUARIES
Jennie Lou Tune Ensey
January 14, 1929 – July 19, 2022
BOWIE – Jennie Lou Tune Ensey, 93, passed away on July 19, 2022 in Bowie.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. on July 22 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on July 23, in the chapel of The White Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Jennie was born on Jan. 14, 1929 to Sam and Olga Tune in Big Sandy, TX where she grew up and graduated from high school early at the age of 16. She then went on to attend The University of North Texas, receiving her bachelor’s degree at the age of 19. Jennie was the librarian at Stephenville High School and Bowie Junior High where she worked for 23 years before retiring in 1992.
Jennie met the love of her life, Harold Ensey and they married on Jan. 11, 1953. During their marriage they had three children, Ken, Karen and Kathy, and lived in various places throughout Texas before settling in Bowie in 1965. After retirement, Jennie and Harold spent most of their time traveling, visiting all 50 states and multiple countries, always making time for a round of golf. Jennie had a great love for genealogy and enjoyed researching her family roots. She was a member of Carter Lake Road Church of Christ.
Jennie is preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Olga Tune; husband, Harold Ensey; son, Kenneth Ensey; daughter-in-law, Renee Laird Ensey and brother-in-law, Joe Curry.
Jennie is survived by her daughters, Karen Ensey King and husband Mickey, Bowie and Kathryn Ensey Tyson and husband Billy, Bellevue; sister, Mary Tune Evans, Bowie; sister-in-law, Betty Ensey Curry, Bowie; brother-in-law, Jerry Ensey and wife Roffie, Willis; grandsons, Gary Ensey, Bowie, Jason Ratliff and wife Brandy, Bowie and Erik King and wife Morgan, Bowie; granddaughters, Stephanie Tyson McCugh and husband David, Bowie and Leigh Ann Tyson Darneal and huband Jay, Houston; eight great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers you may donate to the library of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home in 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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