OBITUARIES

Evalena Katherine Fenoglio

Published

5 years ago

12/10/2021

August 5, 1925 – December 5, 2021
MONTAGUE – Evalena Katherine Fenoglio, an amazingly inspirational lady, joined her Lord and Savior on Dec. 5, 2021.
A visitation and celebration of her life will take place at 1 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the graveside service at Montague Catholic Cemetery.
Evalena was born in Montague on Aug. 5, 1925. She grew up on her parent’s farm helping with all the chores and hard work involved in farm life and eventually moved to Fort Worth to live with her sister, Lillie, and her family.
She worked for their Carminati Grocery Store and had other various jobs until she completed her schooling to be a beautician. She operated her own salon in White Settlement for approximately 10 years until her father died in 1962, at which time she gave up her livelihood and moved back to Montague to care for her mother, and all the while helping others and her brother, Raymond, with his truck farming business. After her mother’s death in 1982, she found employment at Nocona Boot Factory from 1983 to 1992. She was a hard worker who took pride in a job well done. She was always ready and willing to help anyone in need. She became known as “The Boss” as she truly did know what needed to be done and how to get it accomplished.
She never married nor gave birth to any children but she became a mother to so many, young and old. She loved the little ones and they seemed to flock to her.
She had a sweet tooth and could she bake! Her cakes, pies, and cookies were to die for! She took pride in her home and in her cooking also, but she really never enjoyed it as much as her baking. Still, you couldn’t beat her homemade Italian spaghetti sauce and her Italian rice and spaghetti.
She loved life, her family and friends and her Catholic faith. She was a very active member of both St. Peter Catholic Church in White Settlement, TX and of St. William in Montague, serving in various positions at both.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Barney Buck and Angelena Veretto Fenoglio; brothers, Charlie, Willie, Raymond and Alvin and sisters, Lillie, Alma, and Juanita.
She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. And a special thank you to all her support groups during her later years including Paulette Fenoglio, Deborah and Terry Boaz, Lynn Nobile and Chad Ulbig.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews and their offspring and many dear relatives and friends.
If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to St. William Catholic Church in Montague, or a charity of choice.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Daniel Forrest Barrett

Published

4 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

David Duke

Published

4 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Timothy Tompkins

Published

4 days ago

08/20/2026

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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.