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Thomas “Clyde” McMurray II
Thomas “Clyde” McMurray II
December 7, 1938 – February 9, 2016
BOWIE – Thomas “Clyde” McMurray II, 77, passed away Feb. 9, 2016 in Bowie, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 11 at The White Family Funeral Home.
A funeral service was at 11 a.m. Feb. 12 at the First United Methodist Church of Bowie. Burial followed at 2:30 p.m. at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Clyde was born Dec. 7, 1938 in Fort Worth to Tom and Mattie Belle (Collins) McMurray. He married Janet Joyce Gough on July 22, 1961 in College Park, MD.
Clyde was a graduate of Decatur High School in 1957, Texas Christian University in 1962 and he received a masters of education from the University of North Texas in 1966.
He served his country in the 49th Armored Division of the National Guard and later served in the 49th Armored Division in the United States Army during the Berlin Crisis with the Russians in 1961.
Clyde was a member of the Wise County Veterans, Sons of the American Revolution and Sons of the Confederate Veterans.
He was active in the Texas Christian University Frog Club, Bowie Main Street, Chicken and Bread Days, Montague County Retired Teachers Association, Tarrant County Junior College Board and president of the Lions Club.
Clyde spent most of his career in education as a teacher/coach and principal/administrator in Alice, Killeen, Whitewright, Memphis, Dalhart and Bowie. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. His greatest love was his children and grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Mattie McMurray; fraternal grandparents, Thomas Clyde and Charlie A. Thompson McMurray; maternal grandparents, Charles Collins and Vera Estelle Whatley Collins Brennan; and aunt, Mary Estelle Collins DeWolfe.
Clyde is survived by his wife, Janet McMurray, Bowie; son, Thomas Monroe McMurray and wife Charlotte, Corinth; daughter, Susan E. McMurray Semmelmann and husband Marc, Decatur; grandchildren, Madeleine, Emily-Anne and Marcus Semmelmann, Decatur, and Thomas Christian McMurray and Chloe Kemp, Corinth; brother, Pat McMurray, Irving; sister, Diane McMurray Scaling Pegg and husband Jim, Fort Worth; nephews, Bill Scaling and wife Beverly, Dallas, Tom Scaling and wife Leisha, Dallas, and Arthur Klaunberg, VA; and nieces, Bettie Scaling Bosworth and husband Bob, Fort Worth, Martha Scaling Creasy and husband Roland, Denver, CO, Mary Scaling Hubbard and husband John, Dallas, Brenda Klaunberg, and Irene Klaunberg Seifert and husband John, all of Maryland.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Bowie at P.O. Box 778, Bowie, TX 76230.
Arrangements were entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home in 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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