OBITUARIES
John David Hancock
March 8, 1958 – December 15, 2022
NOCONA – John David Hancock, 64, passed away on Dec. 15, 2022 in Wichita Falls.
A celebration of life memorial service will be at 10 a.m. on Dec. 23 at Scott-Morris Funeral Home in Nocona. James Messer will officiate.
He and his identical twin brother, Joe were born in Perryton, TX on March 8, 1958, to David Gaunder and Mary K. Simmons. John graduated from Nocona High School in 1977. He worked in the oil and gas industry for more than 45 years where he made many lifelong friends. John had a passion for horse racing, and when he wasn’t working you could find him at the horse barn, training, cleaning stalls and riding, but probably mostly talking. John never met a stranger and didn’t have a worry in the world. He lived life by the seat of his pants, and by the grace of God, everything always worked out for the best. He married the love of his life, the late Marion Hancock, on Oct. 22, 1979.
He is survived by their two daughters, Brandy Contreras and husband Alo, Wichita Falls and Courtney Copeland and husband Jimmy, Wichita Falls; four grandchildren, Kynlee, Vanson, Truitt and Kycelynn; brothers, Joe Hancock, Nocona and Jimbo Hancock, Nocona; nieces, Jamie Frawley and husband Joshua, Frisco, Jodie Hancock and Rubye Golsen, both of Nocona; cousins, Joe Tom and Valerie Hancock, Nocona; lifelong best friend, Sam Howard, Nocona; Penny Yarbro, Wichita Falls; brother in law, Larry Gentry, Wichita Falls; Tammy Robertson and husband Kyle, Lucas, TX, Jeff Terry, Kirbyville, TX, Kyli Key and husband Chris, McKinney, Kelsi and Bradon Terry, Kirbyville, Amy Likins and husband Cody, Wichita Falls, Jill Cartwright and husband Royce, Fort Worth, Beth Brashear, Wichita Falls, Thea and Cade Frawley, Kelli Jo Weaver and husband Scott, Cypress Ann, Brady Rodriguez and wife Kelly, Marley Rodriguez, Cody, Cason and Catie Cartwright, Jolie and Jagger Brashear and many others that John loved big throughout his life.
The family would like to thank the staff at Hospice of Wichita Falls for their kind and compassionate care of John in his final weeks of life. He loved all of you dearly.
Arrangements entrusted to Scott Morris Funeral Home in Nocona.
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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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