OBITUARIES

Carrie Marie Denton Corrick

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5 years ago

12/17/2021

July 17, 1920 – November 24, 2021
DALLAS – Carrie Marie (Denton) Corrick passed away peacefully on Nov. 24, 2021, at the age of 101 in Dallas, TX.
A celebration of life service was Dec. 13, 2021, with Minister Charles Brazell officiating.
She was born July 17, 1920, to Cleta P. (Deering) Denton and C. C. “Lee” Denton on a farm near Bowie. She graduated valedictorian from Stoneburg High School in 1937. After high school, she attended Brantley-Draughon Business College in Fort Worth, TX. on a scholarship.
Upon completion of her studies, she moved to Shawnee, OK, where she lived with her aunt and uncle, Effie and Jim Worley, and their daughter, Faye. Carrie worked in a bank and had a second job at an ice cream parlor.
She was scooping ice cream on Dec. 7, 1941, when word came that Pearl Harbor was attacked. A little over a year later, in March 1943, the Douglas Aircraft Company would open a plant in Oklahoma City. She soon had a job there making parts for the C-47 “Skytrain.” She was “Rosie the Riveter” operating a drill press and would remain in this job until the plant closed in August 1945. More than half, 5,345 of the 10,000, C-47s were built at the Oklahoma City plant during the war.
During her time in Shawnee, she met and married Andrew J. “Andy” Corrick. Their wedding was on Nov. 17, 1945. They moved to Dallas in 1948 and Carrie began working as a secretary for Earl Hayes Chevrolet. By 1949, she was in her dream job at Magnolia Petroleum (which would later become Mobil Oil), in the building with the iconic “Flying Red Horse.”
Carrie took a three-year leave of absence beginning in November 1956 for the birth of her only child Karen. She would remain with Mobil until her retirement as a legal secretary in 1985. She made many life-long friendships from all her years there. She also made many more friends in all her years as a member at Elmwood Church of Christ and later at Cliffwood Church of Christ.
She was a quiet angel, going through this life doing her good deeds. She didn’t make a show of it; she just did what was needed. Most of us will never know about all of her good works, but those she helped know. And God Knows. She had a ready musical laugh. She enjoyed traveling across the U.S., Ireland and the United Kingdom.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Andrew J. Corrick; parents, Lee and Cleta Denton; sister Oneita “Nita’” Wallis; and brother, James Denton. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Corrick, of Lancaster; sister Beverly Stephens (J.C.) of Saint Jo; sister-in-law Norma Denton of Kingsland, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Carrie’s family has entrusted her final arrangements to Laurel Land Funeral Home and Memorial Park.
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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

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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

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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.