OBITUARIES
Charlene Cross Reardon
April 23, 1952 – February 22, 2025
FORT WORTH – Charlene Cross Reardon, 72, left her family and friends for Heaven on Feb. 22, 2025.
A celebration will take place at 2 p.m. on March 3 at Vashti Cemetery in Vashti with Sam Campbell officiating.
Family will recieve friends prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Charlene was born on April 23, 1952 to Charley William “Jiggs” and Mary Estell (Shahan) Cross, Vashti. She went to Bellevue Inpendent School District for 12 years, graduating in 1970. Charlene then attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. Afterwards, she worked many jobs, but her love was in the food service industry and culinary arts. Her last postition before passing was a baker. Charelene met the love of her life, Frank Reardon, in California. They married in Las Vegas, NV on Jan. 1, 1993.
The couple lived in California for many years. Frank had two children that she loved like her own. In 1994 they came home to Texas as fast as they could. Charlene enjoyed life. She never met a stranger and was always the life of the party. Sher cherished spending time with family and friends. Shw also loved books, gardening, baking, cooking and her Dallas Cowboys.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jiggs Cross; mother, Estelle, brother Charles Cross and stepson, Churck Reardon.
Charlene is survived by nieces, Alona Wilson and husband Rowdy, and Angela Horton and husband Richey; son, Brett Nelson, all of Texas; daughter-in-law, Lola Ledford; grandchildren, Adria Freeborn and husband John, Erin Shuman and husband Eric, Erick Reardon and wife Samantha; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter, all of Ohio.
Should friends desire, floral arrangements and gifts may be sent to the funeral home.
Arrangement were 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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