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Melvin Lee Croxton

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August 7, 1941 – December 4, 2020
BOWIE – Melvin Lee Croxton passed away Dec. 4, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
The family will receive family and friends from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 28 at White’s Family Funeral Home.
Melvin was born Aug. 7, 1941 to James and Alvelda (Terry) Croxton in Ringgold. He married Janet Stanford on Oct. 13, 1978 in Wichita Falls. Melvin served in the army for three years as a cryptomaterial specialist. He spent most of the three years stationed in Alaska.
After the military, Melvin started his career in the oil field that lasted for more than 50 years. He started as a floorhand and built his career up to be a consultant. On his days off from the oil field, he enjoyed hauling cattle, tinkering with things in his shop and spending time with his family and friends.
In his later years, he enjoyed tending to his cattle and spending time with his beloved big yellow dog, Petey. He was a devoted husband, father, uncle, friend and most importantly a Papa to 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, James Croxton and Johnny Croxton, sisters, Vera Welch, Joann Choina and Janice Croxton and his best pal, Petey.
Melvin is survived by his wife, Janet, Bowie; sons, Jackie Croxton, Nocona, Donald Croxton, Bowie and Waylon Olsen, Sidney, MT; daughters, Sheila Owen, Wichita Falls, Carol Jackson, Hurst and Michelle Villalba, Bowie; brother, Jerry and wife, Malinda, Bowie and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

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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.

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Mary Sue Walters Liggett

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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.

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Kari Ann Reid

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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.

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