OBITUARIES
Steven Lynn Gibbs
January 14, 1956 – June 7, 2022
CONROE – Steven Lynn Gibbs, 66, passed away peacefully at home with family on June 7, 2022 in Conroe, TX.
A celebration of life will be take place at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Montgomery at 11 a.m. on June 17, 2022. A reception will be from 12:30-4 p.m. at the Montgomery Community Center, 14420 Liberty St., Montgomery.
Born in Gainesville on Jan. 14, 1956, Steve’s family moved to Bowie in 1960 where they lived throughout his school years. Steve was a gifted athlete in all sports and lettered four years in basketball, football and track at Bowie High School where he graduated in 1974. Steve was inducted into the Bowie High School Hall of Honor in 2016.
Steve moved to Conroe in 1979, and married the love of his life Brenda on Oct. 25, 1980 in Hillsboro. Steve was Brenda’s “knight in shining armor.” They shared a wonderful life together, married for 42 years plus four years of love in college before they married.
He was an avid fan of sports, he loved animals, the outdoors, the water and boating. He loved music, especially blues and classic rock. Steve loved his alone time, and he loved his family and friends. He was a gentle giant and had an eye for beauty.
He was a successful business owner and retired in May, 2021.
He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Clark Gibbs; mother, Evelyn Mae Mauldin Gibbs; sister, Donna Sue Gibbs; father and mother- in- law, Rayford and Evelyn Allen of Hillsboro and brother- in- law, Troy Allen, Hillsboro.
He is survived by wife, Brenda Allen Gibbs, Conroe; brother Mike Gibbs and wife Mary, Richmond, MO; brother-in-law, Tommy Allen, Hillsboro; brother Tracy Allen and wife Janell, Hillsboro and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the SPCA, American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. You may leave written condolences to his family at www.shmfh.com.
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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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