OBITUARIES

Annie Ruth Mitchell

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4 years ago

10/21/2022

August 1, 1932 – October 13, 2022
SAINT JO – Annie Ruth Mitchell, 90, passed away on Oct. 13, 2022 in Decatur.
A funeral service led by Pastor Mark McBride and Gerre Joiner was on Oct. 17 at the First Baptist Church of Saint Jo.
Annie Ruth was born to Claud and Martha McMahan Baker on Aug. 1, 1932 in the Dye Mound area of Montague County. She was one of seven siblings. Annie Ruth married Loyd Daile Mitchell on July 10, 1953 in Saint Jo. Together, they had three children. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2006.
Annie Ruth graduated from Saint Jo High School in 1950. She attended North Texas State College (now the University of North Texas), where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She also completed coursework in pursuit of a Ph.D. in education from Texas Woman’s University.
She was a teacher in school districts throughout Montague County for nearly 40 years, retiring from Saint Jo Independent School District in 1995. Annie Ruth spent most of her career teaching kindergarten and special education. She received multiple awards and recognitions, including the Outstanding Teacher award from the Council for Exceptional Children in 1984. Her dedication to Saint Jo ISD and her love of her students led her to help with numerous school organizations, including serving as cheerleader sponsor, class sponsor and Special Olympics sponsor, as well as helping with many other district activities.
Annie Ruth was a member of the First Baptist Church in Saint Jo where she was involved in various ministries such as Sunday school, GAs, Vacation Bible School and Camp Copass. She enjoyed listening to gospel and country music. She also loved family vacations to Branson, MO, the Grand Canyon and Colorado, often balancing these trips with her husband’s oilfield work schedule. She enjoyed hobbies such as crocheting and knitting, creating various pieces for friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, James Wilson Baker and Claude Baker; sister, Dellie Baker and granddaughter, Melissa Norseworthy.
She is survived by her sisters, Bernice Southerland, Duncan, OK and Martha Curtis (Craig), Fritch, TX; brother, Tom Baker (Linda), Gainesville; daughters, Daifletta Norseworthy, Saint Jo and Cecelia McCuistion (Marty), Lake Kiowa; son, Nathan Mitchell (Melissa), Decatur; grandchildren, John Daile and Christopher McCuistion, Lake Kiowa, Stephanie Norseworthy, Saint Jo and Maci Talley (David), Denton and one great-grandchild, Natalia Norseworthy, Saint Jo.
Memorials are suggested to Saint Jo ISD.
Arrangements entrusted to Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo.

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OBITUARIES

Daniel Forrest Barrett

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4 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

David Duke

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4 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Timothy Tompkins

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4 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.