OBITUARIES
Rena Jack “Jackie” Shepherd
September 29, 1943 – September 3, 2023
Bowie – Rena Jack “Jackie” Shepherd, 79, went home to see Jesus on Sept. 3, 2023 with her loving son and best friend forever/adopted daughter by her side.
Family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 6, at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie. A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 7, at Southside Baptist Church in Bowie. Burial followed at Bluegrove Cemetery.
Jackie was born on Sept. 29, 1943 to John and Mary Bell Worthy of Richardson. She was raised in Dallas County until 1977, when her family moved to Montague County and became lifelong residents of Bowie. Jackie met the love of her life Paul Shepherd, while working in Richardson at Texas Instruments in 1963. The couple was married on July 4, 1964, and welcomed their son, Scott Shepherd, on July 23, 1965.
She was a homemaker, hairstylist and avid card game enthusiast. She loved shopping, Gaither concerts, Jay Hollis concerts, cruises and traveling with her friends and extended family. Jackie was a proud volunteer for the hospice thrift store in Bowie for many years and was an integral part of their success. She truly enjoyed cheering on her “#1 player,” Korbin, at all his sporting events in football, baseball and most of all basketball. Jackie was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Bowie, where she was a proud member of their choir for many years.
Jackie is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Bell Worthy; husband, Paul Shepherd; brother, Bud Worthy; twin brother, Jimmy Mack Worthy and sister, Pat Tawwater.
Jackie is survived by her son, Scott; best friend forever and adopted daughter, Lisa Dunn and husband Donnie; her family members, Stephanie Grady and Korbin Grady (her favorite Bubba), and Evan and Amanda Biles family; along with many nephews and nieces, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well.
Jackie had a handful of best friends that she considered sisters as well. She was “one tough cookie” and was truly beautiful inside and out. She was loved by so many in her community, and her bunko circle, and will be truly missed by them all. She loved with all her heart and cherished everyone she called her family.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of Jackie to the Southside Baptist Church, the Bluegrove Cemetery Association Fund or the Bowie Animal Shelter.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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