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Shirley Ann Jimerson Posey Mullens
Shirley Ann Jimerson Posey Mullens
May 11, 1932 – July 2, 2016
BOWIE – Shirley Ann Jimerson Posey Mullens, fondly called Momma by her children and GMa by her grandchildren, 84, passed away on July 2, 2016.
A visitation will be from 6:30-8 p.m. July 6 at The White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. July 6 at the Bible Baptist Church. Lloyd McCaskill, Willow Brook Baptist Church in Tyler will be officiating assisted by Steve Summers, Pastor of Bible Baptist Church in Bowie. Internment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Shirley was born in San Antonio on May 11, 1932 to Tip Hayes Jimerson Sr. and Rosa Lee Worley Jimerson. She attended Bowie High School. Shirley was married to Marion Bob Posey in 1948 and they were married 12 years. She also married Charlie Haskell Mullens on April 6, 1968 and were married for 23 years until his death on Sept. 5, 1991.
Shirley is a member of Bible Baptist Church and came to saving faith in Jesus Christ and His gospel. She was baptized at Bible Baptist Church on Dec. 27, 1998. Shirley worked many years in Bowie at Tip’s Milk Bar and was cashier at A&P Grocery, Jacks Food Store and Pac-A-Sac Grocery before retiring in 1997. She had a love for the sports of baseball, basketball and bowling.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Tip Hayes Jimerson Sr. and Rosa Lee Worley Jimerson; and brothers, Tip Jr., Bill and Tommy.
Shirley is survived by her five children, Deborah Lynn Green, Bowie, Nanette Sue Posey, Mesquite, Bobby Wayne Posey, Bowie, Timothy Charles Posey and wife Shelly Posey, Dallas, and Spencer Hayes Mullens and wife Jennifer Mullens, Prosper; six grandchildren, Alicia Betts and husband Jacky Betts, Guy Green and wife Elesha Green, Ryan Posey and wife, Kailey Posey, Taylor Mullens, Camry Mullens and Jake Mullens; six great grandchildren, Payton Betts and wife, Tamran Betts, Harly Betts, Brylie Green, Brenley Green, Haddon Posey, Carrol Grace Posey; and one great-great grandchild, Evelyn Betts; and one sister, Pat Reynolds and husband Calvin Reynolds.
Arrangements were 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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