OBITUARIES
Clyde Marion Henson Jr.

April 6, 1930 – October 8, 2020
BOWIE – Clyde Marion Henson Jr., 90, passed away quietly at home on Oct. 8, 2020 in Bowie, TX.
A graveside service took place at 10 a.m. on Oct. 13 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie with Pastor Mike Henson officiating.
Clyde was born April 6, 1930 in Bowie to Clyde Sr. and Opal (Gustin) Henson. He graduated from Bowie High School in 1947. He married Jimmie Cutler in Dec. of 1950 and shortly thereafter joined the United States Navy serving with the Seabees during the Korean War.
In his early years, he worked in the oilfield. Clyde then worked as a substance abuse counselor for the state hospital in Wichita Falls for 20 plus years until his retirement.
He was a major benefactor of the Bowie Alcoholic Anonymous and was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Bowie.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Donald Henson, Keith Henson and Bob Henson.
Clyde is survived by his wife, Jimmie Henson, Bowie; sons, Mike Henson and wife, Nancy, Bowie, Don Henson and wife, Karen, Bowie and Pat Henson and wife, Mary, Keller; sisters, Wanda Fay McGee, Bowie, Marie Ingram, Bowie and Virginia Haire, Des Moines, IA; grandchildren, Jason Henson, Kelly Henson, Beau Calcote, Brooke Bagley, Leah Jeffries, Anna Henson, Sarah Harris, Micah Raley, Mackenzie Henson, Morgan Henson; 23 great-grandchildren and 13 nieces and nephews.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Clyde to your local Alcoholics Anonymous or Meals on Wheels.
Arrangements 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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