OBITUARIES
Dr. Jack L. Guilliams
Dr. Jack L. Guilliams
October 27, 1947 – July 18, 2015
MT. GRETNA, PA- Dr. Jack L. Guilliams, 67, of Mt. Gretna and formerly of Fredericksburg, PA, passed away on July 18, 2015, at home with his family.
A celebration of life gathering will be at 6 p.m. July 24 at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, Rt. 72 and Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown, PA.
Dr. Guilliams was born in Casper, WY on Oct. 27, 1947, he was the son of the late Welborn and Edith Romine Guilliams. He was the loving husband of Margaret S. Burk Guilliams. On Sept. 16 they would have celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary.
He was nominated for the Jaycees Most Outstanding Young Man Award in Kansas, where he started his first practice. In 1973, he opened the Fredericksburg Chiropractic Center, where he served his community for 40 years, retiring in the spring of 2013.
He was a founding member of the Fredericksburg Library, a member of the Fredericksburg Fire Co., the Fredericksburg Lions’ Club and volunteered at the Earl Wenger baseball field and the Hinklefest. He served on the Fredericksburg Sewer and Water Authority and the PA State Board of Examiners for Chiropractic.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children Dawn, wife of Danny Miller, Jonestown, PA, Leigh, wife of Eric Dietz, Plymouth, MN, Kara, wife of Michael Tshudy, Indiana, PA, Janel, wife of Michael Burns, Stevensville, MD, Brooke Guilliams, Hershey, PA, Tamara Guilliams, Long Island, NY and Sean husband of Jackie Guilliams, Sinking Spring, PA; grandchildren Alexis, Connor and Logan Tshudy, Kayla and Brandi Guilliams, Carter, Nolan, Lyla and Quinn Burns, Ty Guilliams, and Cayden and Mason Guilliams; sister Jo Guilliams Greer, wife of Bob Greer, Leesburg, FL; sister-in-law Emily Guilliams, wife, of the late William “Jesse” Guilliams, Lebanon; 27 nieces and nephews, including John and Erin Guilliams, Lebanon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Donate Life America, 701 E. Byrd St., 16th Floor, Richmond, VA 23219. Or Compassionate Care Hospice, 1513 Cedar Cliff Drive, Suite 100, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
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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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