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Barbara Ann Talley
Barbara Ann Talley
April 1, 1938 – October 24, 2015
MIDLAND – Barbara Ann Talley, 77, passed away Oct. 24, 2015 surrounded by her family.
A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Oct. 29 at Smyrna Cemetery in Sunset.
Ann was born April 1, 1938 in Crowell, TX to Monte and Nina (Steadham) Eavenson. She was raised in Wichita Falls and graduated from Wichita Falls High.
On March 30, 1956 she married Alvin Charles Talley and began work as a Medical Lab Technologist after receiving her certification from Hendrick Hospital in Abilene. Ann later earned a bachelor of science degree in education from Midwestern State University. She taught physical science at Rider High School for four years before returning to the medical field working at Scott and White in Temple and West Texas Pathology in Midland. Ann and Alvin retired from their careers and began raising cattle on a farm in Sunset and enjoyed the country for ten years.
Ann also enjoyed reading, needlework, quilting, her family, and watching the Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks. She battled MS since her late 20s. As her disease progressed they moved to assisted living at Polo Park in Midland and in 2002 they became residents of Manor Park independent living. Ann and Alvin enjoyed traveling in their motor home for several years. She was affectionately known as “Hot Shot” by her grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Monte and Nina Eavenson; brother, Jack Eavenson; and sister, Gerald Weaver.
Ann is survived by her husband of 59 years, Alvin Talley; daughter, Peggy Sorenson and husband Gary, Corpus Christi; son, Joel Talley and wife Sharon, Midland; grandchildren, Courtney Stombock and husband Brad of Cambridge, England, Fletcher Lewis and wife Emily, Minneapolis, MN, Reid Talley, Midland; great-grandchildren, Barrett Stombock, Emmett Stombock; sister, Elizabeth Cox, Wichita Falls; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midwestern State University Donor Services for the Ann and Alvin Talley scholarship, 3410 Taft, Wichita Falls, TX 76308. The scholarship will aid students in the college of science and mathematics.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Lucy Torres and the other caregivers for their love and kindness the past several years.
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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