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Cheryl Ann Stallings-Smith
Cheryl Ann Stallings-Smith
December 12, 1956 – January 6, 2016
MONTAGUE – Cheryl Ann Stallings-Smith, “MawMaw” 59, was called home by our Lord and Savior on Jan. 6, 2016 at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Denton, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 11 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service was at 11 a.m. Jan. 12 at the Montague County Cowboy Church in Montague with Brother Rob Avara officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Cheryl was born Dec. 12, 1956 in Montgomery, AL to J.C. and Betty (Bayes) Bowen. She graduated from Pearl High School in Pearl, MS in 1975. On Feb. 12, 1987 she met the love of her life for whom she would devote the next 29 years, her husband, Mike Smith.
Although throughout the years she occasionally took on the role of mechanic’s assistant to her husband, her true job, love and passion was being a caretaker to her grandchildren, all 10 of them.
Cheryl, better known to all who knew her as MawMaw had an immeasurable love for her family that never faltered and filled every inch of her being. She always made time for those most important to her even if that meant less time taking care of herself. Cheryl had the strength of many, compassion for all and a heart like no other. She left a lasting impression on everyone around her.
Cheryl is a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend that will be truly missed beyond what any words can express and most assuredly will never be forgotten.
She is preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Susan Lyn Vann.
Cheryl is survived by her husband, Mike Smith, Montague; daughters, Heather McGee and husband Rodney, Bowie, Brandi Smith and husband J.D., Gainesville; son, Jonathan Stallings, Virginia Beach, VA; step-daughters, Sarina Thomas and husband Pat, and Christine Romero and husband Jody both of Wichita Falls; granddaughters, Amanda, Hanna, McKenzie and Leighton; grandsons, Ryan, Ethan, Kaleb, Preston, J.D. and Myles; great-granddaughter, Madeline; sisters, Debra Moore and Frankie Harps; brothers, Lester Bowen and Steve Burch; mother, Betty Burch; numerous nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Teena.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
“I can do all things through Him who gives me strength…” -Philippians 4:13
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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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