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Mary Frances Reed

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January 31, 1941 – December 11, 2025
NOCONA – Mary Frances Reed, 84, died on Dec. 11, 2025 in Nocona, TX.
There was a visitation from 5-6 p.m. on Dec. 15 at Jerry Woods Funeral Home. A funeral service was at 11 a.m. on Dec. 16 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Vallerie Sewell officiating. Interment followed in Nocona Cemetery. Pallbearers were Stan McCracken, Steve McCracken, Donald Fenoglio, Tommy Fenoglio, Bradley Hugnagle, Roy Bingham and Billy Bingham.
She was born on Jan. 31, 1941 in Shady Grove to Fred McCracken and Artie Able McCracken. She went to school at Prairie Valley until her family had to move to Odessa. After her father died the family moved back to Nocona in 1959 where she went to work at Rick’s Drive-In. She then started her career at Nocona Boot Company and worked her way up to Ms. Enid Justin’s personal assistant. She bought Nocona Floral and ran it for more than 10 years. She then got her real estate license and worked a few years for Keller Williams. She married Raymond H. “Ray” Reed on Dec. 17, 1992. She was one of the first women to join the Rotary Club. She was a former board member of the Nocona Chamber of Commerce, and was involved with the Nocona Economic Development Committee and the Nocona Cemetery Association. She attended First United Methodist Church in Nocona.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray Reed; siblings, Charles “Tinker” Blasious, Oleta “Mack” Fenoglio, Freddie May Bingham and Bill McCracken.
She is survived by her sister, Virginia “Sissy” Weaver, Arlington; 11 nieces and nephews and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers contact Glenna Clay to donate to the Mary Frances Memorial.

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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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