OBITUARIES
Rena Jack “Jackie” Shepherd
September 29, 1943 – September 3, 2023
Bowie – Rena Jack “Jackie” Shepherd, 79, went home to see Jesus on Sept. 3, 2023 with her loving son and best friend forever/adopted daughter by her side.
Family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 6, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 7, at Southside Baptist Church in Bowie. Burial followed at Bluegrove Cemetery.
Jackie was born on Sept. 29, 1943 to John and Mary Bell Worthy of Richardson. She was raised in Dallas County until 1977, when her family moved to Montague County and became lifelong residents of Bowie. Jackie met the love of her life Paul Shepherd, while working in Richardson at Texas Instruments in 1963. The couple was married on July 4, 1964, and welcomed their son, Scott Shepherd, on July 23, 1965.
She was a homemaker, hairstylist and avid card game enthusiast. She loved shopping, Gaither concerts, Jay Hollis concerts, cruises and traveling with her friends and extended family. Jackie was a proud volunteer for the hospice thrift store in Bowie for many years and was an integral part of their success. She truly enjoyed cheering on her “#1 player,” Korbin, at all his sporting events in football, baseball and most of all basketball. Jackie was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Bowie, where she was a proud member of their choir for many years.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Bell Worthy; husband, Paul Shepherd; brother, Bud Worthy; twin brother, Jimmy Mack Worthy and sister, Pat Tawwater.
Jackie is survived by her son, Scott; best friend forever and adopted daughter, Lisa Dunn and husband Donnie; her family members, Stephanie Grady and Korbin Grady (her favorite Bubba), and Evan and Amanda Biles family; along with many nephews and nieces, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well.
Jackie had a handful of best friends that she considered sisters as well. She was “one tough cookie” and was truly beautiful inside and out. She was loved by so many in her community, and her bunko circle, and will be truly missed by them all. She loved with all her heart and cherished everyone she called her family.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Jackie to the Southside Baptist Church, the Bluegrove Cemetery Association Fund or the Bowie Animal Shelter.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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