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Thelma Elizabeth Coughenour Kalhoefer

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Thelma Elizabeth Coughenour Kalhoeferobit-thelma-kalhoefer
March 27, 1919 – December 1, 2016
BOWIE – Thelma Elizabeth Coughenour Kalhoefer, 97, passed away Dec. 1,2016 in Decatur, TX.
The family received friends from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 4 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A graveside service was at 2 p.m. Dec. 5 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Thelma was born March 27,1919 in Elizabeth, PA to William and Temperance (Smart) Coughenour. She graduated from high school at age 17 and entered nursing school. Upon graduation she joined the United States Army and served in England and Russia. She met and married H.E. Kalhoefer at the U.S. Air Base.
Thelma received a bronze star for her service in Russia. After the war, the family moved to Bowie. Thelma was director of nurses in the old hospital and continued that position in the new hospital. She was the first woman to join the local VFW.
Thelma loved to travel and saw much of the world with her dear friend Reba Adams. She was active in the community and worked to get the new hospital and library built.
She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Temperance Coughenour; husband, H.E. Kalhoefer; brothers, Bill Coughenour and Shorty Coughenour; and grandson, Kent Kalhoefer.
Thelma is survived by her son, Bob Kalhoefer and wife Joan; grandson, Robert Kalhoefer Jr.; great grandchildren, Nathan Kalhoefer, Stevi Flahout, Trey Kalhoefer and Kristen Kalhoefer; and great-great grandchildren, Raelynn Kalhoefer and Bryndon Kalhoefer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Daniel Forrest Barrett

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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.

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David Duke

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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.

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Timothy Tompkins

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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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