OBITUARIES

Charles Everett Wallace

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4 years ago

10/07/2022

September 16, 1936 – October 4, 2022
BOWIE – Charles Everett Wallace, 86, passed away on Oct. 4, 2022.
A graveside service will take place at 2:30 p.m. on October 8, at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie, with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.
Charles was born in Hamburg, MS on Sept. 16, 1936, to Everett and Ruth Wallace. He was raised in Natchez and attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, MS. He later transferred on a football scholarship and graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio.
After accepting a position with Continental Emsco Company, he and his former wife Kathryne Decell Massey established their home in Winnsboro, TX with their three sons, Ward, Chuck and Wes. They later moved to Bowie where son Chris was born. Charles built a lasting legacy for the Wallace family in Bowie. He was a member and former Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church Bowie.
A successful small businessman for more than five decades, Charles was the founder and owner of Wise Supply Company, Inc. in Bowie. He was a past president of Bowie Rotary Club and Top of the Lake Country Club, a long-time member of the Texas Independent Producers and Royal Owners (TIPRO) and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), as well as the Texas Association of Business. During his 55 years in Bowie, he and the company supported many local charitable and philanthropic programs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Everett Wallace and Ruth Whitehead Wallace; sister, Patty Byrd; niece, Carman Byrd and brothers-in-law, Jack Byrd and Wendell Powell.
He is survived by his sister, Darlene Powell of Ferriday, Louisiana.
Charles was so proud of the numerous professional and personal accomplishments of his family including four sons, Ward Wallace and wife Julie, Chuck Wallace and wife Terri, Wes Wallace and wife Mitzi, all of Bowie and Chris Wallace, Irving; nine grandchildren, Blake Wallace (Tiffany), Lindsey, Jayla Minyard (Kyle), Shelbi Wallace Wood (Nathan), Chelsey Henry (Riley), all of Bowie, Karli Hudson, Northlake, Kyle Hudson, Cleburne, Kelli Wallace, Bowie, Levi Wallace and Madison Wallace both of Fort Worth; nine great-grandchildren, Banks Everett Wallace, Beckett Wood, Blakley Thompson, Garyson Minyard, Marley Austin, Everley, Jake and West-Lee Henry and Amelia Wallace; nieces, Allison (Cookie), Byrd Atkinson (Glenn), Natchez, MS, Rhonda Powell Lewis (Brian), Ferriday, LA, Wendy Powell Moon (Toby), Minden, TX and their families.
The family suggests memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund and to the Bowie Educational Foundation.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home.

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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.