OBITUARIES
Sylvan Theodore Walterscheid
May 11, 1937 – August 20, 2023
MUENSTER – Sylvan Theodore Walterscheid, 86, died Aug. 20, 2023 in Muenster.
A vigil and rosary took place on Aug. 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A funeral mass was on Aug. 25. A graveside service was at Sacred Heart Cemetery with Father Joe Keating as the officiant. Pallbearers were Eric Walterscheid, Isac Walterscheid, Seth Swirczynski, Ryan Swirczynski, Ron Felderhoff, Larry Felderhoff and Jesse Walterscheid.
He was born south of Muenster on May 11, 1937 to Adolph and Marie Walterscheid. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church and graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1955. While attending Sacred Heart he played all sports, receiving All State Honors as a 155-pound center his senior year. He married Theresa Mae Felderhoff on May 3, 1958 and together they raised four children.
Farming and ranching were always in motion but Walterscheid always had another paying job which varied until he joined National Supply where he worked for 25 years. Other businesses include Sylvan’s Mobile Home Park, a partnership for H&W Meat Company, a feedlot to supply the beef cattle and Kountry Korner Convenience store that sold the meat products. He also sponsored and coached little league baseball and coached junior high football for years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Marie Walterscheid and brothers, Denis and Julian Walterscheid.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Theresa Mae Felderhoff Walterscheid; sons, Danny Walterscheid and Greg Walterscheid; daughters, Laurie Walterscheid and Amy Swirczynski; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Arrangements entrusted to Scott Funeral Home of Muenster.
OBITUARIES
Daniel Forrest Barrett
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
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
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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