OBITUARIES
James E. Echols
December 7, 1944 – June 10, 2023
TERRAL, OK – James E. “Tiny” Echols passed away tragically on June 10, 2023 at the age of 78.
A funeral service under the direction of the Terral Funeral Home was at 1 p.m. on June 19 at the Assembly of God in Terral, OK. A graveside service followed at the Terral Cemetery where he was laid to rest next to his wife who he loved dearly.
James was born Dec. 7, 1944 in Waurika, OK. James is from Terral, OK where he lived most of his life. He was known for being a hard worker. He worked more than 30 years at Certainty where he retired at the age of 55. He was a family man through and through. Leaving school at a young age to work and help his family was just the start of it for James. He poured his all into his family, from his four sisters to his wife, five step, children whom he loved as his own, and the numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He leaves behind an abundance of memories to each and every person he met.
He spent summers planting and growing watermelons, cantaloupes and much more. He spent evenings watching WWE. Taking a cruise around his hometown and waving to all the families was one of his favorite things to do. James would spend his day, sun up to sun down, working alongside his best friend Billy Herron. James was a good, hardworking man all the way up to the end and he will be greatly missed.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Charlene Echols; his parents, Irene and Paul Echols and best friend, Bill Herron.
He is survived by Hops, a man’s best friend; four sisters, Wanda Mayfield, Carolyn and Andy Godwin, Debbie and Terry Boaz and Suzy Mclendon and husband David Farley, all of Bowie; five step children, Gail and Marvin Garvis, Henrietta, Steven and Gail Harris, Ryan, OK, Cathy and Kim Barnes, Bowie, Randy Harris, Terral, OK and Rhonda and Dennis Renhack, Burkburnett; grandson, Brandon Pierce, Ryan, OK and great-grandchildren, Brittan and Braxton Pierce, Ryan, OK along with numerous other family and friends who loved him.
Arrangements entrusted to the Terral Funeral Home in Terral, OK.
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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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