OBITUARIES
Jim Allen Moore
Jim Allen Moore
October 22, 1932 – December 2, 2015
BOWIE – Jim Allen Moore, 83, passed away Dec. 2, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec.7 at the First United Methodist Church of Bowie.
Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Jim was born Oct. 22, 1932 in Memphis, TX to Clarence and Estelle (Waddill) Moore. He graduated from Estelline High School where he excelled in all sports and other activities. Jim married his high school sweetheart Wanda Ann Bell in 1953. He graduated from Texas Tech in 1955 with a degree in accounting and earned a commission in the United States Air Force from ROTC.
In 1960 President Kennedy re-activated the Air Commando Unit. Jim was one of the original group accepted into the elite 4400th CCTS assigned to Hurlburt Field (#9) of Eglin AFB in Fort Walton Beach, FL. He served one tour in Vietnam with The Air Commandos while stationed in Germany. Jim began his airline career with Braniff Airways in 1967. After Braniff he flew with Piedmont Airlines in North Carolina and retired from USAIR and United States Air Force Reserves as Lieutenant Colonel.
Jim brought his family to Bowie in 1974 where he started his cattle operation. He was active in the First United Methodist Church until his illness. Jim also served his community by coaching Little League and serving on the Hospital Board and the Bowie Airport Board.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Estelle Moore; and his son, Matthew Allen Moore.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Wanda Moore, Bowie; daughter, Ann Elizabeth Tobin and husband David, Dallas; sisters, Yvonne Peres, Scottsdale, AZ, Rebecca Sims and husband Ronald, Childress, and Carol Greene and husband Thomas, Bowie; brother, Larry Moore and wife Janiece, Schaumburg, IL; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Meals on Wheels at P.O. Box 1633, Bowie, TX 76230 and St. Jude’s Hospital For Children at 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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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