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Linda “Ding” Shelton

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Linda “Ding” Shelton
April 29, 1945 – November 23, 2023
BOWIE – Linda “Ding” Shelton, 78, went to be with the Lord on Nov. 23, 2023.
A funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. on Nov. 29 at First Free Will Baptist Church in Bowie with Lanny Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Linda was born April 29, 1945 in Ryan, OK to R.D. and Lena Allen. She worked for the City of Bowie for 20 years, until her retirement in 2005. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and giving her time to God’s Table cooking and serving. She was a great cook and one of her favorite things was sitting her grandson Lane on the cabinet to help her cook, just as she did with her boys when they were growing up. Linda was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Bowie, and was a great friend to many and would give to anyone in need.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stuart Shelton; sister, Neida Gail Jordan; nephew, Joel Heaviland and brother-in-law, Jesse Crosby.
Linda is survived by her sisters, Ann Boyce, Medford, OR and Sharon Crosby, Albuquerque, NM; sons, William Dale Robertson and wife Beth, and Kenneth Mark Robertson and wife Traci; grandson, Kenneth Lane Robertson (the light of her life), all of Bowie; stepsons, Steve Shelton and wife Lena, Fort Worth, and Stuart Shelton Jr. and wife Susie, Irving; stepdaughter, June Page, Arlington; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, along with nephews and a niece.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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