OBITUARIES
Melody Turnbow
March 4, 1971 – October 17, 2020
BOWIE – It is with deepest sorry that we announce the passing of our dear Melody Turnbow on Oct.17, 2020 after a lengthy illness.
A celebration of life service will be planned in the near future.
She was born on March 4, 1971 to Jackie Turnbow in Bowie. Melody grew up in Bowie, attending school and graduating high school in 1989. She was involved in band, flag corp. and was very well known for being a member of the Duran Duran Fan Club. Melody went on to graduate from LVN school at NCTC, and later on she graduated with an RN. She was employed throughout her nursing career at Nocona General Hospital, Wichita General Hospital pediatrics, Dallas Children’s Hospital Oncology floor, Decatur Hospital, Bowie Memorial Hospital, Grace Care Center and several home health agencies.
Melody is most remembered by her loving, caring and kind soul. She always had a smile for everyone. She would stay up late and talk to her friends and family and help them to cope with loved ones who were ill, or any other issues. Melody’s biggest accomplishment in her 49 short years of life was her daughter, Bethany. She was active in helping Bethany in cheerleading and fund-raisers for out of state trips, band and helping put on some of the best pep rallies and “Decade Dances” in the past several years at Bowie High School
Melody is preceded in death by her grandparents, A.J. and Nell Turnbow, aunt, Johnnie Laughlin and uncle, Ronnie Turnbow.
She is survivors by her parents Mike and Jackie Lewallen, Bowie; daughter, Bethany Fong, Bowie; sister, Natalie and husband, Blaine Brown, Buda; nephew, Cameron Brown, Buda; aunt, Debbie Turnbow, CO; special cousins, Kevin “Slim” Laughlin and wife, Wendy and their children, Nathan, Johnnett Laughlin, Sarah Halpin and Lacey Ann Turnbow and an abundance of precious friends.
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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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