OBITUARIES
James “Jim” A. Bower Jr.
James “Jim” A. Bower Jr.
September 12, 1945 – July 11, 2017
STONEBURG- James “Jim” A. Bower Jr., 71, was called home to be with the angels and the Lord after a long illness. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 11, 2017.
A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. July 29 at Stoneburg Baptist Church at 8266 US Highway 81 in Stoneburg.
He was born Sept. 12, 1945 in Wichita, KS to James Alfred Bower Sr. and Irma Eileen Brooks Bower.
Jim married the love of his life Elizabeth Ann Camp on June 16, 1969. They had two beautiful daughters Meredith and Susan.
Jim was a loving and devoted husband and father who always put family first. He encouraged his daughters to be self-sufficient and creative, teaching them ceramics, candle making from the bees wax from his hives, casting gold and silver rings, photographing, fishing and skeet shooting, as well as target shooting.
In his earlier years, he was an avid hunter and mountain climber. Most of all Jim enjoyed collecting. Jim worked for Xerox Corporation in Dallas for many years and retired to become a rancher and raise his beloved longhorn cattle.
Jim was a caring person who always watched out for those not so fortunate particularly abused children. After he retired, Jim volunteered more than 500 hours of his time as a child advocate “CASA” Jim also served as an early member of the Montague County Child Welfare Board.
For many years Jim and Elizabeth enjoyed driving a SAG wagon for the Hotter N’ Hell 100 bicycle race in Wichita Falls in honor of their deceased daughter Meredith.
Jim was preceded in death by daughter, Meredith Ann Hatch; and his parents, James and Irma Bower.
He is survived by Elizabeth, his wife of 48 years, Susan Bower Nantz; daughter, Susan; six grandchildren, Madison Burt, Justin and Jordyn Nantz, Dalton, Jacob and Jared Hatch; and five nephews, Ross and Clay Camp, Benjamin and Matthew Cox and Charles Camp Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stoneburg Baptist Church building fund. The mailing address is Stoneburg Baptist Church, 8266 US Highway 81, Bowie, TX 76230.
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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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