OBITUARIES
Paul Norman Palmer
September 2, 1936 – January 14, 2022
NOCONA – Paul Norman Palmer, 85, Nocona, passed from this life on Jan. 14, 2022.
The family will receive visitors from 6-7 p.m. on Jan. 21 at the Nocona First Assembly of God. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Jan. 22 also at the Assembly of God with Pastor Billy Moore officiating.
Paul was born to Buck and Lillie Palmer on Sept. 2, 1936 near Little Rock, AR where he grew up. He met Darlene (Cook) and they married on June 18, 1955 in San Diego, CA. They recently celebrated 66 years of love and devotion in marriage.
Paul proudly served his country for four years in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a corpsman attached to a Marine unit.
Paul always had a heart for serving the kingdom of God. He attended Life Bible College in Los Angeles where he earned a bachelor’s degree in theology. He served as a missionary throughout the world, particularly in Goroka, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Burma and India. When he was not working in international mission fields, Paul served the kingdom as a pastor in churches in Boulder City, NV, Henderson, NV, Lakeport, CA and Okmulgee, OK. In addition to being a pastor, Paul also was a contractor. He built many homes and many churches all over the world while also serving as a missionary/pastor. While serving in the mission field, he was instrumental in the establishment of a home for girls who had been rescued from the streets.
Paul is survived by his wife, Darlene; sons, Joseph Darrell Palmer, Norman Dennis Palmer and Jeffrey Paul Palmer and wife, Christina; grandchildren, Katy Smith and husband Kurt, Tiffany Palmer, Samantha Palmer, Perry Palmer and Norman Palmer; great-granddaughter, Amelia Serenity Palmer as well as friends all over the globe.
Paul was a loving, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a skilled builder, and a faithful pastor. He leaves a lasting effect on the lives of people around the world. While Paul is deeply missed, his family also takes comfort in knowing that Paul has gone on to the reward Jesus promised him.
Memorial donations may be made to Omega Missions, where a portion will help with funeral expenses, and a portion will go toward the girls’ homes in Thailand and Burma that were so close to Paul’s heart.
An online guestbook is available at scottmorrisfh.com.
Paid publication
940-825-3338 • www.scottmorrisfh.com
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.
-
NEWS3 years agoSuspect indicted, jailed in Tia Hutson murder
-
NEWS4 years agoWreck takes the life of BHS teen, 16
-
NEWS4 years ago2 hurt, 1 jailed after shooting incident north of Nocona
-
NEWS3 years agoSO investigating possible murder/suicide
-
NEWS3 years agoMurder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
-
Show us something good9 years agoCountry music star children perform in Bowie
-
100th Birthday4 years agoLooking back at the 1958 Centennial edition of The Bowie News
-
NEWS3 years ago
Sheriff’s office called out to infant’s death