OBITUARIES
Evelyn Juanell Haile
September 25, 1939 – February 6, 2026
BOWIE – Evelyn Juanell Haile, 86, slipped into the arms of Jesus on Feb. 6, 2026 at Hospice of Wichita Falls, TX.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 11 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. on Feb. 12 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Bro. Mike Henson officiating.
Burial will follow Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Evelyn was born on Sept. 25, 1939 to Rube and Violet Stewart in Proffit, Young County. In 1957, she married Harold Seth Haile. They were happily married for 64 years. He was the love of her life, her business partner and best friend.
Evelyn, along with her husband, Harold, owned and operated Bowie Dozer Service for 33 years, with offices in both Bowie and Decatur.
Evelyn answered to many different names throughout her lifetime; “J” as Harold called her, “Mrs. E” by the Bowie Dozer employees, but “Mom and Nannie” were her favorites.
She will always be remembered for her love of family and the way she made every gathering special but mostly for her life of faith and her love of her Lord Jesus Christ.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold S. Haile; parents, Rube and Violet Stewart; and grandson, Chris Darden.
Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Lesia Darden and husband, Roy; son, Craig Haile and wife, Kim; grandchildren, Landon Sims and wife Erika, Leah Walton and husband Rob, Matt Haile and wife Elizabeth, Kayla Burnett and husband Wes, Larry Don Byas and Nikki Sosa; great-grandchildren, Addy Sims, Brody Sims, Delainey Walton, Hadleigh Walton, McKinley Walton, Eloise Haile, Hattie, Haile, Sophie Haile, Numa Burnett, Wells Burnett, Banks Burnett, Garrett Darden, Ella Darden, Bailey Young and husband Klay, Bella Sosa and Jaiden Brown; brother, Leroy Stewart; sister-in-law, Betty Weimer; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Mylea Wadsworth, Tina Betts and the nurses at Hospice of Wichita Falls for their love and care during her illness.
Memorials may be made in honor of Evelyn to the Bowie Mission at 201 E. Greenwood, Bowie, TX 76230, or Hospice of Wichita Falls at 4909 Johnson Rd., Wichita Falls, TX 76310
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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