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David Lawrence Caswell
June 14, 1949 – December 2020
VALLEY VIEW – David Lawrence Caswell passed away after battling Covid in Denton, TX at the age of 71 surrounded by his family at Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital.
David was born in Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth to Elmer and Frances Caswell on June 14, 1949. He moved to Sunset in 1958 to be near to his grandparents on the land that had been in their family for generations. David graduated from Bowie High School in 1967. He was the class president and class favorite. He graduated with honors from North Texas State University in 1971. He was in Delta Sigma Pi, Blue Key Honor’s Society and was a Who’s Who in Marketing in the School of Business.
David married the love of his life, Alberta Moore on July 30, 1971. After working for H.J. Heinz and Southwestern Bell, he began his real estate career with Century 21 in Kingwood. That is where his three children, Molly, Micah and Mark, were born. In 1983, he moved to Denton where he continued as a real estate broker, eventually purchasing the ERA Cornerstone Franchise in Denton, selling real estate and mentoring young realtors.
David was active as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church of Denton and started the Crisis Pregnancy Center with Alberta that is now called Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. He was a partner in Caswell Brothers Oil Company. David loved reading and studying history, always in the middle of a book or two. He loved to travel, especially to the Hawaiian Islands, and sharing a good meal with friends.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Elmer and Frances Caswell, and grandson, Sam Cooper.
David is survived by his wife, Alberta Caswell, Valley View; children, Molly Cooper and husband Chris, Micah Caswell and wife Kristen and Mark Caswell and wife Terra; brothers, Norman Caswell and Gary Caswell and wife Shari, six grandchildren, Mia, Mason, Mary, Hudson, Jack and Kenlee; niece, Taylor Workman and her son, Grayson and nephews, Ty and Tate Caswell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Redeemer Church, 5017 Teasley Ste 145 #22, Denton, Texas 76210 or at RedeemerDenton.com
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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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