OBITUARIES

Bobbie Mann

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4 years ago

12/22/2022

April 11, 1952 – December 16, 2022
TEMPLE, OK – Bobbie Lynn Mann, 70, departed this life on Dec. 16, 2022 in Wichita Falls.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. on Dec. 20 at Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Temple, OK. A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Dec. 21 at First Baptist Church in Temple with the Reverend Bill Boles as the officiant. Burial followed in the Temple Cemetery with full military honors.
Bobbie was born to Wilson Elmo and Holly Marie Sanderson Mann on April 11, 1952 in Yakima, WA. Coming from Yakima as an infant, Bobbie grew up in Temple, OK, graduating from Temple High School in 1970. He joined the U.S. Navy right out of high school and chose to make a career of it. He married Julia Ann Sparks in the mid 70’s and to the union a son, Eric, was born.
Bobbie began his service time in Lemoore, CA, then Beeville, TX and back to Lemoore before serving a two-year stint in Japan. He returned to Lemoore and then to San Diego before retiring as a Lieutenant Commander while stationed at Fallon, NV after 28 years of honorable service. Bobbie enjoyed team penning, golf, softball, cornhole and watching Westerns on TV. He was an avid fan of all Univeristy of Oklahoma Sooner sports.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Wilson Mann Jr. and sister, Wanda Gean Adams.
Survivors include his son, Eric Mann, Wilburton, OK; two grandchildren, Taylor Marie Mann, Rosemount, MN and Waylon Garrett Mann, Jolly; sisters, Carrie Stepp, Comanche, OK and Denna Prince and husband Gene, Baton Rouge, LA and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to Hart-Wyatt Funeral Home in Temple, OK.

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OBITUARIES

Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

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6 days ago

10/07/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Mary Sue Walters Liggett

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6 days ago

10/07/2026

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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.

OBITUARIES

Kari Ann Reid

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6 days ago

10/07/2026

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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.