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William Eugene “Gene” Skelton

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William Eugene “Gene” SkeltonOBIT Skelton
July 3, 1932 – December 13, 2015
HENRIETTA – William Eugene “Gene” Skelton, 83, passed away on Dec. 13, 2015.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 15 at Davis Funeral Home.
A funeral service was at 1 p.m. Dec. 16 at the Davis Funeral Home Chapel in Henrietta with Billy Waller, officiating. Burial followed in the Briar Creek Cemetery in Bowie under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.
Skelton was born on July 3, 1932 in Wennonah, TX to Charles Raymond and Lula may (Shytles) Skelton. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict and was chosen for the Reservoir Campaign. He was decorated with the Purple Heart.
He married Louise “Tiny” (Love) on March 29, 1954 in Midland. He drove race cars in the ‘60s and ‘70s and was the owner of Skelton Wall Coverings for 55 years. Skelton was a member of the Pleasant Mound Freewill Baptist Church.
He is survived by his children, Kelly Jean Skelton O’Dell and Clay Skelton both of Joy, David Skelton, Wichita Fallsand Christine Turner, Fayetteville, AR; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren and sister, Jorene Rutledge.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Joy volunteer Fire Department at 910 FM 173, Henrietta, TX 76365 or Hospice of Wichita Falls at PO Box 4804, Wichita Falls, TX 76308.
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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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