OBITUARIES
Melvin Chapman
Melvin Chapman
NOCONA- Melvin Chapman, 83, died November
20, 2015.
A visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m Nov. 23 at Jerry
Woods Funeral Home Chapel.
A service was at 2 p.m. Nov. 24 at the Church of
Christ in Nocona.
He was born to Chester Reed Chapman (Chap) and
Lee Ora Marion Chapman.
Chapman attended Gainesville High School and
graduated from Sanger High School. He played basketball
for Tarleton State University. He then went to
Texas Wesleyan College and earned a business degree.
He married Zana Lemon on March 30, 1953.
During their time together he served in the U.S.
Army at El Paso, worked at Justin Boot Company in
Fort Worth, Nocona Boot Company and then founded
Nocona Belt Company.
While in Nocona he taught Sunday school and
served as mayor, hospital board member, bank board
member and as president of the water board for 10
years.
Chapman was on the National Board of the Western
Apparel and Equipment Manufacturers Association
and was master of ceremonies at the annual awards
dinners presenting awards to personalities who helped
the western industry. He married Oretha Ann Howard
on Feb. 15, 1974.
In 1992, upon his retirement, they moved to South
Padre Island. He served on the boards of Gladys Porter
Zoo, First National Bank and Shriner’s Hospital in
Houston. While in South Padre Island he built a church
in Mexico and participated in the building process of
multiple churches.
He is preceded in death by his wives, Zana and Ann,
and granddaughter, Danielle LeBlanc.
He is survived by his sisters, Wilma Leach, Gainesville
and Marion Allen, Arkansas; children, Melanie
Howington, Nocona, Kim Corbin, Mansfield, Stu Chapman,
Wichita Falls and Cheryl Reynolds, Sachse; 14
grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and one greatgreat
grandchild.
Memorials may be donated to Tails ‘N Trails Museum,
Nocona. Funeral arrangements were entrusted
to Jerry Woods Funeral Home, Nocona, TX.
OBITUARIES
Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.
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
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
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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