OBITUARIES
Charlene Cross Reardon
April 23, 1952 – February 22, 2025
FORT WORTH – Charlene Cross Reardon, 72, left her family and friends for Heaven on Feb. 22, 2025.
A celebration will take place at 2 p.m. on March 3 at Vashti Cemetery in Vashti with Sam Campbell officiating.
Family will recieve friends prior to the service from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Charlene was born on April 23, 1952 to Charley William “Jiggs” and Mary Estell (Shahan) Cross, Vashti. She went to Bellevue Inpendent School District for 12 years, graduating in 1970. Charlene then attended Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. Afterwards, she worked many jobs, but her love was in the food service industry and culinary arts. Her last postition before passing was a baker. Charelene met the love of her life, Frank Reardon, in California. They married in Las Vegas, NV on Jan. 1, 1993.
The couple lived in California for many years. Frank had two children that she loved like her own. In 1994 they came home to Texas as fast as they could. Charlene enjoyed life. She never met a stranger and was always the life of the party. Sher cherished spending time with family and friends. Shw also loved books, gardening, baking, cooking and her Dallas Cowboys.
She is preceded in death by her father, Jiggs Cross; mother, Estelle, brother Charles Cross and stepson, Churck Reardon.
Charlene is survived by nieces, Alona Wilson and husband Rowdy, and Angela Horton and husband Richey; son, Brett Nelson, all of Texas; daughter-in-law, Lola Ledford; grandchildren, Adria Freeborn and husband John, Erin Shuman and husband Eric, Erick Reardon and wife Samantha; 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter, all of Ohio.
Should friends desire, floral arrangements and gifts may be sent to the funeral home.
Arrangement were 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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