OBITUARIES
Dana Michelle Skinner (Brown)
April 17, 1968 – April 1, 2023
BOWIE – Dana Michelle Skinner (Brown), 54, passed away on April 1, 2023, at Medical City Hospital in Fort Worth.
The family received friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 7, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A graveside service will take place at 11 a.m. on April 8 at Brushy Cemetery in Bowie, with Pastor Chad Word officiating. Pallbearers will be sons-in-law, Nathan Hamilton and Allen Lucky; nephews, Barrett Skinner and Drew Martin; brother-in-law, Kyle Skinner and cousin, Cody Beckham.
Dana was born on April 17, 1968 in Nocona. Dana was the daughter of Billy Lynn Brown and Linda Crenshaw (Boutwell). Dana married Chris Skinner, the love of her life, on May 21, 2011. Dana and Chris were avid travelers and loved traveling with their children and grandchildren, cruising to Grand Cayman, exploring Hawaii and road-tripping the East and West Coasts. Truly young at heart, Dana loved to make memories with her family at concerts, sporting events and vacations. Most of all, she treasured quality time with her loved ones, regardless of activity or venue.
Dana attended Nocona High School and later earned her licensed vocational nurse diploma. As a nurse, Dana primarily worked with the elderly, hospice and most recently with dementia patients at James L. West Alzheimer Center. Dana was a woman of many talents. She was an exceptional cook and her incredible dishes were known far and wide. Dana was a skilled event planner and crafter who loved throwing elaborate, personalized birthday parties and trips. She was a talented singer and even recorded a country album.
More than anything, Dana’s biggest passions were her four grandchildren. Dana was incredibly funny, strong, intentional, determined and known for her independent spirit. Dana had a servant’s heart and gave her all to everyone she met. She cared for each and every person she knew. Her commitment to helping others will continue as Dana chose to be an organ donor.
She is preceded in death by her father, Billy Brown.
Dana is survived by her husband, Chris Skinner, Bowie; daughters, McKenzie Lucky and husband Allen, Eastland, TX and Natalie Hamilton and husband Nathan, Bowie; bonus children, Whitlee and Weston Skinner, Bowie; mother, Linda Crenshaw, Bowie; grandchildren, Lilian, Grant, Sawyer and Hudson; sisters, Stacia Bell and husband Kenneth, Wichita Falls, and Cindy Martin, Lake Kiowa, TX; brother, Zachary Brown and wife Kristina, Fort Worth; best friend of nearly 30 years, Dorothy Moore, Saint Jo and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
Paid publication
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 agoMurder unsolved – 1 year later Tia Hutson’s family angry, frustrated with no arrest
-
NEWS3 years agoSO investigating possible murder/suicide
-
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