OBITUARIES

Thomas “Tom” Edward Ballew

Published

6 years ago

09/25/2020

July 15, 1945 – September 23, 2020
BOWIE – Thomas “Tom” Edward Ballew, 75, Bowie, TX went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 23, 2020 in Fort Worth, TX.
A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Sept. 26 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, with Pastor Allen McCauley officiating and Don Schenck presenting the eulogy. The burial will follow at Brushy Cemetery in Bowie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 25 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Tom was born July 15, 1945 in Clinton, OK to Luther Melvin and Minnie Ruth (Wilson) Ballew. Tom has had a lifelong love of cars. He worked side by side with his dad and restored a 1928 truck, worked on race cars, collected and showed vintage vehicles and cruised the roadways which lead him to be a founding member of the Piston Heads Auto Club.
No matter where Tom called home, he would support and serve his community. He was an officer and active member of the Lions Club and was involved in the softball association when he lived in Arlington. He served on the Bowie Community Development board, previously known as Main Street. He also was recognized by various military organizations for building and donating flag poles to cemeteries that had veterans.
Tom traveled all over the United States for his work in the environmental industry and taught environmental safety classes. He started a business for aerobic filtration for septic systems and received a patent for his filter system. Tom never met a stranger and loved his family more than anything. You could frequently find him tinkering in the garage, feeding the birds and squirrels, riding on his tractor and RV-ing. He chased around his grandkids, attended all their activities and events, and always took them for donuts on Saturday morning.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Tom is survived by his wife, Donna Ballew, Bowie; daughter, Kari Grubbs and husband, Brad of Arlington; brother, Gene Ballew and wife, Cherryl of Kearney; grandchildren, Devin Grubbs, Logan Grubbs, and Lea Grubbs; MO; and various extended family and friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES

Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

Published

2 days ago

10/07/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Mary Sue Walters Liggett

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2 days ago

10/07/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Kari Ann Reid

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2 days ago

10/07/2026

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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.