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Iris Leah Craft
Iris Leah Craft
May 27, 1925 – January 24, 2016
CORPUS CHRISTI – Iris Leah Craft, 80, passed away on Jan. 24, 2016.
A visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Terral Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be graveside at the Terral Cemetery at 2 p.m. Feb. 1 with the Rev. Mona Millard of the First United Methodist Church of Bowie officiating.
She was born May 27, 1925 in Yale OK to Ira and Billie Canfield. Iris graduated high school in Stillwater OK in 1953 and continued her education at Oklahoma State University. From there she graduated from Juniata College in Huntingdon PA in 1972 with a bachelor’s degree in education.
Iris met her husband, Tom Craft while attending Oklahoma State, and from there the adventures began. In their early years, they lived in Oklahoma, Nebraska and Pennsylvania. Later, they settled in Arizona and stayed there until retirement. They finally moved to Bowie, where they spent many happy years together in retirement.
While on their many adventures, Iris was very active in the community. She was a leader in the 4H, served on the board and wrote articles for the Sunburst newspaper. She was active in support of the city of Phoenix and worked on Rose Moffatts campaign in Arizona. Also very active in her church, she held many positions of leadership throughout the years.
Iris was a devoted wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Iris is survived by her husband Thomas Craft; daughters, Susan Giesing and Amy Craft; son, Jeff Craft all of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Cynthia Barnes, Oklahoma City and Judi Simon, Memphis, TN; sister-in-law, Helen Gunter, Terral; brother, Bill Canfield, Tyler; five grandchildren, Felicia Lasso, Alexandra Lasso, Jeremy Lasso, Declan Craft, Augustin Craft; one great grandchild, Bentley Lasso; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Condolences may be sent to terralfh@pldi.net.
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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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