OBITUARIES
Kathryn Marjetta Sanders “Bunny”
May 16, 1923 – November 7, 2020
Kathryn Marjetta Sanders fondly known as “Bunny,” 97, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 7, 2020.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14 at The White Family Funeral home in Bowie, TX. The family requests guests please wear a mask.
Bunny was born May 16, 1923 in Bowie. In 1940 she attended Texas Woman’s University in Denton for two years. In 1942 while working as a secretary for the government at Sheppard Air Force Base, she met Eugene Leo Sheppard, whom she married. They moved to Dumas after WWII ended. While in Dumas she was active in Beta Sigma Phi, Eastern Star and Daughter of the Nile. When Gene retired they traveled to Canada and every state except Hawaii.
In 1987 Bunny taught herself how to make quilts and made several for family members. They were truly works of art. She enjoyed baking her specialty was Poppy Seed Cake. She loved working in the yard and had a garden where she grew cucumbers and made pickles. She made plum jelly from the plums off the plum tree.
Bunny was married to Eugene Sheppard for 50 years when he passed. In 1995 Bunny attended her high school reunion and got reacquainted with Roy Sanders, whom she had known since fifth grade. They were married in December 1995. After marrying they moved back to Bowie.
Roy and Bunny traveled extensively. They were active members of the Presbyterian church. Some of the activities Bunny enjoyed were Bible study, dancing, going out to eat, playing bridge and working in the yard. She was married to Roy Sanders for 18 years when he passed away.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Sheppard, second husband, Roy Sanders, parents, Erle and David Worley, brothers, David Worley and Bob Worley and sisters, Mary Jo Carlyle and Becky Curry.
Bunny is survived by her sons Leo Sheppard and Robert Sheppard; daughter-in-law, Linda Sheppard; daughter, Sandra Paolucci; son-in-law, Robert Paolucci; grandchildren, Amy Sheppard Scott, Jennifer Sheppard Shuler, Bobby Sheppard and Liza Schwartz and great-grandchild Trace Sheppard.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s research at alz.org in loving memory of her sister, Becky Curry and brother, David Worley.
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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