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William Alonzo “Bill” Anderson
William Alonzo “Bill” Anderson
September 24, 1927 – September 6, 2015
BOWIE – William Alonzo “Bill” Anderson, 87, passed away Sept. 6, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
A memorial prayer service will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
A mass will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 12 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Casper, WY.
Bill was born Sept. 24, 1927 in Hot Springs, AR to John and Mary (Elmore) Anderson. He served his country in the United States Army from April 1950 – 1979 when he retired at the rank of Colonel after 29 years of service. Bill received numerous commendations and meritorious service medals including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Legion of Merit. He served in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Cold War.
Bill married Joella Irene Anderson on Sept.6, 1952 in Casper, WY. He attended the University of Missouri where he received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and the University of El Paso where he received a masters degree in hospital administration.
Bill was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church of Bowie and served his community through the Boy Scouts, Rotary and Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Bill will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and husband.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Anderson; and wife, Joella Anderson.
Bill is survived by his children, Mary Marta Anderson and her husband Robert George, St. Louis, MO, Sigrid Annie Koonce and husband Lee, Burleson, and Arn Anderson and wife Belinda, Bowie; grandchildren, William Wesley Eckley, Andrew James Koonce, Catherine Joella Koonce, Keelan Lewis and husband Kyle, John Carnan Anderson, Walter Delanie Anderson, and Bailey Joella Anderson; and great grandson, Cason Anderson Lewis.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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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