OBITUARIES
Treva June (Freeman) Simmons
March 17, 1938 – January 20, 2025
JACKSBORO – Treva June (Freeman) Simmons, 86, passed away on Jan. 20, 2025, in Decatur, TX.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 24 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Jan. 25 at the First Baptist Church of Alvord. Burial will follow at New Harp Cemetery in Forestburg.
She was born March 17, 1938, in Orange County, CA to Bennett Elba and Vivian Lorene (Lee) Freeman. As a young girl she attended schools in Forestburg and Alvord, all while helping care for her brothers and sisters. At 14 years of age, she started working at a department store in Dallas.
On Sept. 25, 1954, she married Harry Franklin Simmons, the couple lived in New Harp, raising their three children, Teresa, Cary, Benny and Simmons. In November 1962 to the family moved to Alvord and attended Bethel Baptist Church,where she became reborn in 1967. Later she went to work for the Decatur Sewing Factory for two years, Hagars in Bowie for 10 years, Gibsons for five years, Josten’s in Denton for five years, and Walmart for 10 years. She retired at 65 years old.
She lived in Alvord from 1962 to 2002, and in May 2002 Treva and her husband Harry (aka Shorty) moved to Jacksboro. The couple resided together until he went to be with the Lord in 2010.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Harry “Shorty” Simmons; her parents; brothers, Mack, Dennis and Elba Freeman; sister, Donna Freeman Brown; great grandsons, Treyton Simmons and Brogan Hamilton; great-great grandson, Grady Blaine Chavana; and son-in-law, Freddie Pate.
Treva is survived by her three children, Teresa (Simmons) Pate, Jacksboro, Cary Simmons, Alvord, and Benny Simmons, Cottondale; nine grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren;two great-great grandchildren; brothers, Morris Freeman, Dolan Freeman and Marlon Freeman; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, TX.
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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