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Dennis Wayne “Spud” Davis
Dennis Wayne “Spud” Davis
December 31, 1933 – September 11, 2015
BOWIE – Dennis Wayne “Spud” Davis,81, went to his Heavenly home on Sept.11, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
Graveside service was 10 a.m. Sept.14 at Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie.
Wayne was born Dec. 31, 1933 in Stanfield to Dennis Drapper Davis and Ruby Mae Callaway. He graduated from Henrietta High School in 1952.
Wayne worked for several years for the Texas Department of Transportation before beginning a career managing various retail chains. In his later years, he worked for Klement Properties until the age of 81.
In 1956 he met the love of his life, Billie Marie Engledow, at the Henrietta Lo’ Boy where she worked as a car hop. Wayne and Billie were married on March 10, 1957 in Henrietta.
Over the next five years the couple was blessed with their three children; Cindy, Steve and Mickey. Wayne’s family remembers him as a very gentle, devoted and fun-loving husband, father and grandfather. While others may remember him as a generous, witty individual who loved watching Dallas Cowboys football and making memories with his family and friends who loved him so much. He was an active and dedicated member of the Church of Christ.
Wayne touched the lives of many people with his smile and generosity, and maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Ruby Davis; as well as his brother, Jack Davis.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Billie Davis, Bowie; children, Cindy Workman, Bowie, Steve Davis, Tyler, and Mickey Davis and wife Lacresia, Bowie; grandchildren, Crystal Atteberry and husband Joe, Bowie, Bucky Brown and wife Angela, Baytown, Chris Davis and wife Kelli, Bowie, Levi Davis and wife Taylor, Bowie and Wesley Workman, Bowie; great grandchildren, Bryson, Gavyn, Cash and Landon; brother, Eddie Joe and wife Joann; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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.
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.
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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