OBITUARIES
Robbie Gene Whitecotton
February 2, 1932 – June 1, 2023
MONTAGUE – Robbie Gene Whitecotton passed away on June 1, 2023 in Montague at the age of 91.
The family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m. on June 8 with a funeral to follow at 1 p.m. in the Scott-Morris Funeral Home chapel.
Robbie was born in Fletcher, OK to Lloyd and Capitola Whitecotton on Feb. 2, 1932. He attended Stoneburg High School, where he graduated in 1950. He had the distinction of being the last person to walk across the stage of Stoneburg High School. He met his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Mae (McMillion), and they became lifelong sweethearts. They married Jan. 9, 1952 and remained so for 70 years until she passed away in May 2022.
Robbie proudly served in the United States Army from 1952-1954. Robbie worked in agriculture all his life. They had an orchard with apple and peach trees, and ran a fruit stand in Henrietta in the 1970s. People would often come from as far as Muenster to buy his apples.
The dynamic duo of Robbie and Dorothy ran Whitecotton Greenhouse, beginning with vegetables only in the 1970s. In the 1980s, they transitioned away from the fruit stand and focused full-time on the greenhouse, which now also offers beautiful blooms. They partnered with their son and daughter-in-law, David and Helen in 1988.
Mr. Whitecotton was a very dependable person. Customers and employees alike could attest to his honest, fair, focused, business mind. Robbie took joy in knowing so many people enjoyed his products, whether his apples or the things he grew in the nursery. He greatly enjoyed the natural creation, and growing plants from the earth was a spiritual experience.
Robbie’s love for creation took him on many trips to visit national parks, especially in the western United States. Robbie also loved dogs. He ran a dog kennel in his youth. He really loved his own dachshunds. In his later life, Robbie found joy in getting a new pickup every other year.
Robbie is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Whitecotton; daughter, Janet Whitecotton; brother, Jerald Whitecotton and sister, Ophilia Simpson.
Robbie is survived by his son, Robert Whitecotton and Diana Smith; son, David Whitecotton and wife Helen; seven grandchildren, Lorinda Faye Timms, Thomas James Whitecotton, Sarah Anne Morrow, Michael Gene Whitecotton, Mark Christopher Whitecotton, Fayde Hunter Smith and Timothy James Whitecotton; his sister, Jackie Stillwell; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Donations may be made in Robbie’s name to Montague Volunteer Fire Department, 1000 Grand St. Montague, TX 76251.
An Online Guestbook is available at scottmorrisfh.com.
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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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