OBITUARIES

Christopher Thomas Quarles

Published

3 years ago

01/09/2024

Christopher Thomas Quarles
February 15,1978 – December 31 2023
BOWIE – Christopher Thomas Quarles, 42, passed away on Dec. 31, 2023 in Bowie, TX.
His ashes will be scattered off of his favorite pier in Port Aransas in a few weeks
Chris came to Bowie in 2017 to help his Mom care for her husband who passed away in 2019 from Agent Orange contracted during his 20 years with the Navy in Vietnam.
He graduated ITT as an electrician with honors and had a multitude of talents. He was a chef-like cook, and he could build anything like a complete kitchen or tile a house his talents were endless. He worked at Imperial Group multiple times as a senior welder and they were wonderful to work with and very supportive through his illness and passing.
He had a short six months on the long fishing boats out of Port Aransas and absolutely loved his job there.
Chris had a heart of gold and would help anyone that needed it, he loved living in Bowie.
He is survived by his mother, Dee who works at the social club called Walmart in Bowie; his brother, Trey Rogers from San Antonio who had a close relationship with Chris even though they were 15 years apart in age; his grandmother, Mickie Smith who came to help when he became very ill; his Uncle Mike who came to his sister and Chris’s aid and is building an apartment adjoining their home.
The family has requested that instead of flowers donations be made to God’s Table in honor of Chris.
In Chris’s picture is his best friend Nala who is grieving for her daddy with her brother Yoda.
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OBITUARIES

Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

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6 days 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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6 days 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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6 days 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.