OBITUARIES
Kathryn Marjetta Sanders “Bunny”
May 16, 1923 – November 7, 2020
Kathryn Marjetta Sanders fondly known as “Bunny,” 97, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 7, 2020.
A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14 at The White Family Funeral home in Bowie, TX. The family requests guests please wear a mask.
Bunny was born May 16, 1923 in Bowie. In 1940 she attended Texas Woman’s University in Denton for two years. In 1942 while working as a secretary for the government at Sheppard Air Force Base, she met Eugene Leo Sheppard, whom she married. They moved to Dumas after WWII ended. While in Dumas she was active in Beta Sigma Phi, Eastern Star and Daughter of the Nile. When Gene retired they traveled to Canada and every state except Hawaii.
In 1987 Bunny taught herself how to make quilts and made several for family members. They were truly works of art. She enjoyed baking her specialty was Poppy Seed Cake. She loved working in the yard and had a garden where she grew cucumbers and made pickles. She made plum jelly from the plums off the plum tree.
Bunny was married to Eugene Sheppard for 50 years when he passed. In 1995 Bunny attended her high school reunion and got reacquainted with Roy Sanders, whom she had known since fifth grade. They were married in December 1995. After marrying they moved back to Bowie.
Roy and Bunny traveled extensively. They were active members of the Presbyterian church. Some of the activities Bunny enjoyed were Bible study, dancing, going out to eat, playing bridge and working in the yard. She was married to Roy Sanders for 18 years when he passed away.
She is preceded in death by her first husband, Eugene Sheppard, second husband, Roy Sanders, parents, Erle and David Worley, brothers, David Worley and Bob Worley and sisters, Mary Jo Carlyle and Becky Curry.
Bunny is survived by her sons Leo Sheppard and Robert Sheppard; daughter-in-law, Linda Sheppard; daughter, Sandra Paolucci; son-in-law, Robert Paolucci; grandchildren, Amy Sheppard Scott, Jennifer Sheppard Shuler, Bobby Sheppard and Liza Schwartz and great-grandchild Trace Sheppard.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s research at alz.org in loving memory of her sister, Becky Curry and brother, David Worley.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of 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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