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Herschel L. Boyd

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September 4, 1946 – June 29, 2023
NOCONA – Herschel L. Boyd, 76, died on June 29, 2023 in Nocona.
Visitation was from from 5 to 6 p.m. on July 2 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home Chapel in Nocona. A funeral service was at 10 a.m. on July 3 at First United Methodist Church in Nocona with Minister Valleri Sewell as the officiant. Pallbearers were Blake McNew, Lee Frost, Greg Talley, Hank Howard, Nick Mesler and Tim Meyer.
He was born on Sept. 4, 1946 in Saint Jo to Herschel A. Boyd and Lena Mae Griffin Boyd. He spent most of his life working for Texas New Mexico Power in various jobs from lineman to supervisor. He married Clara Fenoglio on Jan. 31, 1976 at the First United Methodist Church in Saint Jo, and together they had two sons.
Boyd was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea. He was a founding member of the Lion’s Club in Petrolia. He was an involved member and served on various boards of First United Methodist Church in Nocona. He also was a member of the Rotary Club in Nocona and a past member of the Nocona Hospital Board.
Boyd is survived by his wife of 47 years, Clara Boyd, Nocona; sons, Darrin Boyd, Austin, TX and Wesley Boyd, Bastrop, TX; four grandchildren; one sister-in-law; one nephew and numerous cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Solaris Hospice or First United Methodist Church of Nocona.
Arrangements entrusted to Jerry Woods Funeral Home of Nocona.

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Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

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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.

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Mary Sue Walters Liggett

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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.

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Kari Ann Reid

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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.

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