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Nell Barber

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Nell Barber
September 15, 1930 – November 6, 2014
BOWIE – Nell Barber,84, passed away at 3 p.m. Nov. 6, 2014 in Bowie, TX, surrounded by loved ones.
A memorial service was at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 at the Bowie Community Room, 307 N. Mason, Bowie. All are welcome to join in celebrating Nell’s life with food and fellowship after the service.
MaNell, as she was known until she married, was born to Dessie (Lytle) and Clarence May on Sept. 15, 1930 in Ryan, OK. She graduated from Midway High School in 1948, and was Miss Midway High. MaNell met and married her love, Ray Barber, in Wichita Falls in 1949. They moved to Bowie in 1950 and founded The Bowie Cleaners.
Nell later took her love for people and embarked on a long career in real estate which was a passion for her.
She had an endless love for Jehovah God, her family, friends, acquaintances and all animals, big and small. Everyone that knew her knows how sweet and funny she was; laughter was her trademark in life. She was also a talented artist and extremely smart.Nell Barber OBIT
Nell was a member of the Bowie congregation of Jehovah’s Witness. She prayed often and witnessed for God’s Kingdom to come under Jesus Christ’s heavenly rule.
Nell was preceded in death by her husband, Ray; her parents, and one brother, Kissell May.
She is survived by her three children, son, Bruce Barber and wife Marcia, son, Phil Barber and daughter, Stacy Barber all of Bowie; four grandchildren, Melissa Hennings and husband Richard, Matthew Reneau and wife Joanna, Michael Reneau and wife Robin, and Lauren Barber and her fiancé Stefano Secchi; her “identical cousin” Maxie Cogburn and husband Ray; and many nieces and nephews that she loved.
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Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

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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.

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Mary Sue Walters Liggett

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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.

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Kari Ann Reid

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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.

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