OBITUARIES

Ruby Irene Bowden

Published

12 years ago

10/07/2014

Ruby Irene Bowden
October 11, 1926 – October 4, 2014
OKLAHOMA – Ruby Irene Bowden, 87, passed away Oct. 4, 2014 in a local hospital.
A visitation will be at Havenbrook Funeral Home, 3401 Havenbrook Street in Norman from 5:30 -8 p.m. Oct. 8 with family present to receive friends and a graveside service at Brushy Cemetery in Bowie at 11 a.m. Oct. 9.
Ruby was born on Oct. 11, 1926 in Bowie. She was the daughter of Ernest and Barbara (Emmert) Egenbacher. Ruby grew up on a farm in the Bowie area and attended public schools in Bowie, graduating in 1944. She was united in marriage to Avis L. Bowden on July 30, 1949 and remained married for 62 years.
Ruby retired from Griffin Memorial Hospital in 1997 after more than 30 years of service in the administrative office. She was devoted to serving several different mental health organizations after her retirement. Ruby was an excellent cook, bowler, homemaker, gardener, sister, wife and beloved mother and grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all her friends and family.
She is survived by her sons, Ron Bowden and his wife Linda, Sioux City, IA and Richard Bowden and his wife Jackie, Norman, OK; four grandchildren, Bryan Bowden, Norman, OK, Adam Bowden, Houston, TX, Rebecca Bowden, Covington, LA, and Sarah Bowden, Dallas. She is also survived by one sister, Alyne Hoeffner of Bowie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Avis in 2011; five brothers, Herman, Erwin, Paul, Fred and John and one sister, Pauline Ferrara.
In lieu of flowers, please direct your memorial gifts to Project Outreach Norman, Able Community Based Services, or the Transition House, all mental health service organizations located in Norman, OK.
Arrangements for Ruby and her family were placed in the care of the Vice family at the Havenbrook Funeral Home of Norman.
Online condolences may be shared at www.HavenbrookFuneralHome.com.
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OBITUARIES

Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

Published

3 days ago

10/07/2026

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April 13, 1959 – September 29, 2026
BOWIE – Lee Roy Hargrove Jr., 67, died on Sept. 29, 2026.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10 at the First Free Will Baptist Church, 505 Strong St. in Bowie.
He was born on April 13, 1959.
He is preceded in death by his parents, LeeRoy Hargrove Sr. and Joyce Hargrove and brother, Charles.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine; children, Cheryl Burns, Jennifer Hargrove, and Joshua Hargove; six grandchildren; brothers, John Hargrove and George Hargrove; sisters, Linda Hargrove and Sandra Owens and many beloved cousins as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

OBITUARIES

Mary Sue Walters Liggett

Published

3 days ago

10/07/2026

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March 27, 1938 – October 3, 2026
BOWIE – Mary Sue Walters Liggett, 88, died on Oct. 3, 2026.
A graveside service included a visitation at 10 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 6 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
She was born on March 27, 1938 to Loyd Francis and Vera Lee Walters in Bells. On Feb. 3, 1971 she married the love of her life, Finnis Charles Liggett.
She graduated from Bells High School in 1957. She earned an associate degree from Cooke County College and later completed her bachelor of science degree from Texas A&M University-Commerce. She retired from McKinney Independent School District and she taught business administration for 30-plus years.
She served as a Sunday School teacher at First Baptist Church in Bells and taught Girls in Action.
She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Walters White; and brothers, Loyd Price Walters and Bennie Walters.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Liggett; five nieces; four nephews; many great-nieces and nephews; and many cherished friends.
Arrangements under the direction of White Family Funeral Home.

OBITUARIES

Kari Ann Reid

Published

3 days ago

10/07/2026

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August 5, 1973 – September 29
NOCONA – Kari Ann Reid, 53, died on Sept. 29, 2026.
A visitation was from 6-7 p.m. on Oct. 1 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Oct. 2 at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Kurt Simmons officiating. Interment followed in Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tanner Reid, Tyler Reid, Jeff Skinner, Gerald Ramsey, Jerry Henry, Clint Mahin, Garrett Combs, and Randy Ritchie.
Reid was born on Aug. 5, 1973 in Nocona to Tommy and Patsy Ann Huff Skinner. She worked at Skinner Tank Trucks doing record keeping and later being a co-owner.
She married the love of her life Harry Don Reid on Sept. 5, 1992 in Nocona.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Harry Don Reid, Nocona; sons, Tanner Reid, Nocona and Tyler Reid, Nocona; and a granddaughter.
Memorial donations may be made to The Carpenter’s Shop, 400 Boston, Nocona or Lucky Paws Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 595, Nocona.
Arrangements entrusted to the Jerry Woods Funeral Home in Nocona.