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Larry Quay Richards

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March 30, 1940 – January 5, 2023
BOWIE – Larry Quay Richards, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Jan. 5, 2023.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Jan. 28, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Larry was born March 30, 1940 in Grand Saline, TX to Vernon Ralph and Helen (Fife) Richards. He married Linda Faye Henry on July 20, 1963 and was a loving husband until his death.
Larry, aka “Pappy’s” big heart, love and desire for adventure are just a few characteristics that he will be remembered by. He will be greatly missed here on earth, but family will have peace knowing he is walking and fishing again with family and friends in Heaven.
He was a phenomenal husband, who loved his wife fiercely. He also was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle.
He never met a stranger and always had an amazing story worth sharing. He knew something about everything. One of his grandkids, when asked a question replied, “I don’t know. Go ask Pappy, he knows everything.”
He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Emily Kent.
Larry is survived by his wife, Linda Richards; four children, Kirstan Stidd, Bowie, Dana Baker and husband Regan, Houston, Blair Baldwin and husband Glenn, Rockwall and Larry Richards Jr. and wife Anna, Spring Hill, TN; grandchildren, Casey Richards and wife Renay, Sidney McGee and husband Taylor, Walker Richard and wife Savanna, Garrett Baldwin, Grayson Richards, Brayden Russiano, Campbell Russiano, Holden Russiano and Greyson Russiano and seven great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Daniel Forrest Barrett

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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.

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David Duke

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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.

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Timothy Tompkins

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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.

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