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Laci Ada Stone

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July 1, 2003 – March 15, 2022
NOCONA – Laci Ada Stone went to her eternal home with the Lord on March 15, 2022, at 8:18 p.m. in Andrews, TX.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. on March 21 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona. A celebration of Laci’s life was at 1 p.m. on March 22 at the Nocona High School Gymnasium under direction of Jerry Woods Funeral Home. Following the funeral service, Laci will be laid to rest at the Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers for the service are Landry McCasland, Hank Ulbig, Jonathan Flores, Charlie Fuller, Adrian Diaz and Ethan Six.
Laci was born on July 1, 2003 to Haydan and Chelsi Stone of Nocona. She was a 2021 honor graduate of Nocona High School, was a member of the Mu Alpha Theta Math Club and made the president’s list her first semester at college. Laci was always a positive influence and role model in the community by participating in the PALS program and volunteering for the Nocona Youth Volleyball League. Laci was loved by all as evidenced by being voted prom queen and was a homecoming queen nominee her senior year.
Laci spent her life playing multiple sports including volleyball, basketball, softball, golf and track. She was a passionate athlete who loved to win and was always the loudest when it was time to celebrate a great play with her teammates. Even though she was much shorter than her opponents, she always managed to get a big block in volleyball. She was a powerful batter who had quick reflexes in the field and a fierce pitcher. She loved how far she could drive the golf ball and had worked hard at improving her short game. One of her favorite places to be was on the golf course with her brother.
She played volleyball and softball since she was 12 years old and has best friends on every team she played on. Everyone knew they would have an absolute great time hanging out with Laci and she loved singing at the top of her lungs while dancing like crazy. Laci was an avid TikToker and had a lot of fun getting her parents to film funny videos with her. Laci loved makeup and was always responsible for doing her sister’s makeup for big events. She loved getting to model and be in front of the camera. Her beautiful smile and quirky style made her stand out in the crowd. Laci was a great big sister who her brother and sister always knew they could count on.
Laci was awarded a golf scholarship to the University of the Southwest in Hobbs, NM. She was excited to get to play at the collegiate level; and it didn’t take long for her to fit right in making friends while playing the sport she loved.
Laci was a member of the Northside Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Nocona and was very passionate about her relationship with Jesus. While at college she volunteered for a church youth group.
Laci is proceeded in death by her grandparents Herman and Holly Stone, Saint Jo, JD and Sherry Wagner, Saint Jo and Jack and Charlene Stone, Oklahoma City, OK.
She is survived by her parents, Haydan and Chelsi Stone: brother, Johnathan; sister, Kaygan; grandmother, Carol Patterson and great grandparents Melvin and Minnie Corley, all of Nocona. She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Laci Stone Memorial Fund, 510 Denison Street, Nocona, TX, 76255. Never forget Laci’s beautiful smile and forever love like Laci.
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Daniel Forrest Barrett

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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.

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David Duke

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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.

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Timothy Tompkins

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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.

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