OBITUARIES

Dudley Raymond Sparkman

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3 years ago

08/08/2023

August 23, 1942 – July 30, 2023
DYE MOUND – Dudley Raymond Sparkman, 80, died on July 25, 2023 in Gainesville.
Visitation was at 1 p.m. just prior to the 2 p.m. funeral service on Aug. 2 at First Baptist Church Saint Jo, 402 N Broad St. Interment followed at Dye Mound Cemetery.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1942, to Urial Sylvanus Sparkman and Mabel Edith Park Sparkman in Denton and grew up in a rural community called Cooper Creek in Denton County. Sparkman graduated from Denton High School where he was active in the FFA.
He briefly attended North Texas State University and then served in the Army National Guard for six years. He received training as a diesel mechanic and briefly worked for a John Deere dealer in Denton. Sparkman worked as a farmer his entire life. He met and married Raima Jo Davidson on August 22, 1966 in Denton County. They had two children, Gwen and Michael. Dudley was a devoted father and church member, serving as a Sunday School teacher and Deacon for decades, first at Gribble Springs Baptist Church and First Baptist Church of Saint Jo since 1985.
He was preceded in death by his parents U.S. Sparkman and Mabel Sparkman and brother-in-law Sydney Hammons.
Dudley is survived by his wife Raima, daughter Gwen, son-in-law Anthony Williams, son Michael and daughter-in-law Trisha, grandchildren Lexie, McKenna, Tristan, Ava, and Delilah, brother Dan (and wife Becky), sisters Ruth Ann, Jane, Lucille (and husband David) and Cecile and a large number of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Memorials or donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Saint Jo.

OBITUARIES

Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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.