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Wanda Kay Stagg
Decatur – Wanda Kay Stagg, 79, went to be with our Lord on Oct. 29, 2022.
The family received friends from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 2 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. A graveside service followed at 11 a.m. at Alvord Cemetery. Rev. Bill Cleveland officiated. Pallbearers included Jerry Cunningham, Terry Wilcox, Brent Glaze, David Dickey, Paul Cunningham and Clifford Howard.
Wanda, known to most of her family as Kay, was born in Decatur and grew up in a large family with many brothers and sisters. She was saved at the age of seven while attending Vacation Bible School at the Fundamental Baptist Church in Decatur. Wanda graduated from the Decatur High School and met Lowell Stagg, who would become the love of her life. They married in Decatur on July 30, 1960 and moved to Alvord. She and Lowell would have a son, Kent, in the years to follow and they would become members of the First Baptist Church in Alvord.
Wanda worked at the Alvord Elementary School where she served as the secretary to the principal for 27 years. Wanda retired and she and Lowell moved back to Decatur where they would spend the rest of their days together.
Wanda was preceded in death by her grandparents, Hershel and Fannie Hart Howard and Jeff and Elizabeth Reynolds North and parents, Clemma J. and Pearl Mae North Howard. Being the last remaining sibling in her large and loving family, she also was preceded
in death by her brothers, C.J. Howard Jr., Orville Driskell and Marvin Driskell and sisters, Bobbie Tiller, Sue Dickey and Govie Morris but are once again reunited eternally in heaven.
Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 62 years; son, Lowell Kent Stagg; granddaughter, Savannah Caitlin Stagg; brother-in-law, Jack Tiller, Lewsiville; niece, Debbie Tabor and husband Tony; nephews, Jerry Cunningham and wife Kathy, Paul Cunningham and wife Debra and David and Bubba Dickey; nieces, Charlotte Wilcox and husband Terry and Becky Glaze; sister-in-law, Nada Howard and numerous other nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
Kay did love her family and she will be sorely missed.
Arrangements entrusted to Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
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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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