OBITUARIES
Glen Barker
Glen Barker
January 5, 1941-March 15, 2016
BOWIE—Glen Barker, 75, departed this life on March 15, 2016 in Bowie, TX.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. March 19 at the First Baptist Church of Montague.
Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Megargel Cemetery in Megargel.
The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. March 18 at the White Family Funeral Home.
Barker was born Jan. 5, 1941 just outside Hollis, OK to Claude and Lydia Smith Barker.
He professed his belief in Jesus Christ at a young age. Barker graduated from Megargel High School in 1961 and Midwestern State University in May 1969 with a bachelor of arts degree.
He worked in long term care for the State of Texas for 30 years until his retirement in 1993. Subsequently he worked as a nursing home administrator until his final retirement in 2009.
He married Carolyn Ann LaMar in August 1962. They remained married until her death in 2004. In 2009, Glen moved to Bowie to be near his family. There he met and fell in love with Gerry Burch and the two were married in October 2012.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Lydia Barker; wife, Carolyn Barker; brothers, Larry Barker; Leon Barker; Clarence Barker; and sister-in-law, Sonnie Barker.
Barker is survived by his wife, Gerry Barker, Bowie; son, Duane “Stewart” Barker and wife Carolyn, Norcross, GA; daughter, Rebecca “Becky” Etrella, Abilene; grandchildren, Amanda Adams Miller, Leesville, LA; Erica Barker and Hannah Barker, Norcross, GA; Zane Estrella and Cayla Estrella, Abilene; step-daughters, Sharon Kerby, Austin; Rhonda King, Lewisville; step-grandchildren, Kelsey Whitesell and husband Drew; Cody Gobin; one step-great-grandchild on the way; baby sister, Edith Lavon Foster and husband Bobby, Bowie; sister-in-law, Clem Barker Roper and husband John, Bowie; his beloved nieces and nephews; and he was a father figure to many young men and women and Grampy to their children. He is also survived by his beloved companion, Hollis.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.
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.
OBITUARIES
Mary Sue Walters Liggett
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.
OBITUARIES
Kari Ann Reid
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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