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Charles Ronald “Ronnie” Weber
June 13, 1940 – November 9, 2020
BOWIE – Charles Ronald “Ronnie” Weber, 80, went to his Heavenly home to be with his first love, Jesus Christ on Nov. 9, 2020.
A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on Nov. 11 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie, with Pastor Lonnie Moore officiating. The burial followed at Rush Creek Cemetery in Greenwood. The family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Ronnie was born in Wise County, Decatur, on June 13, 1940 to Charlie Rudolph and Artie Dale (Ford) Weber. Ronnie married the love of his life Melba Jane Florida, on Aug. 4, 1961, and together they lived in Greenwood for 11 years. The couple then moved to Bowie on Aug. 13, 1972 and were together for 59 years.
Ronnie was a dedicated Christian, and served as a Deacon at First Baptist Church of Bowie, and taught Sunday school for 59 years. Ronnie was saved during VBS at the Greenwood Baptist Church and served God all his life. He could be caught praying any time of the day.
Many will remember Ronnie as the friendly door greeter at the Bowie Walmart for the past 15 years. He loved music and had a large country music collection. He made CDs for many people. Throughout the day, you could hear him singing at the top of his voice in his record room.
He is preceded in death by his dad, Charlie Weber, mother Artie Weber and niece Stephanie Marx.
Ronnie is survived by his wife, Melba Jane Weber; sons, Scott Weber and wife, Diane and Keith Weber and friend, Carla; daughter, Kristi Smith and husband, Steve; sister, Sharon Marx and husband, Bob; brother, Roger Weber and wife, Carla; grandchildren- Kristin Cervantes and husband, Buck, Kolby Weber and wife, Emily, Allie Cockerham and husband, Dalton, Karly Weber, Kamry Weber and fiancé, Kealy, Alex Smith, Averie Smith, Drew Weber, Austin Weber and Addy Cook; great-grandchildren- Payzlie, Kash, Ella and Riggs Cervantes, Presley, Landon and Brooks Weber and Margo Cockerham; numerous nieces, nephews and dear Christian friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in honor of Ronnie to the First Baptist Church of Bowie’s Nursery at 307 Lindsey St. Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements 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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