OBITUARIES
Joyce “Judy” LeVeigh (Denson) Corpening
October 27, 1928 – February 4, 2026
BOWIE – Joyce “Judy” LeVeigh (Denson) Corpening, 97, passed from this life on Feb. 4, 2026 for her eternal home in Heaven.
A visitation was at First Baptist Church of Bowie at 1 p.m. Feb. 9.
A funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Feb. 9 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie. Burial followed at the OakHill Cemetery in Stoneburg under the direction of the White Family Funeral Home.
Joyce was born Oct. 27, 1928 in Clay County to Robert Lonnie and Mary Delpha (Bowden) Denson. She met the love of her life and husband of 60 years, Joseph Fowler Corpening in Stoneburg at the school bus stop in 1934. They married on May 24, 1950 in Bowie. Joyce and Joe were school sweethearts, husband and wife, and business partners in the oil & gas industry and other business endeavors since 1957. She was a loving mother of two daughters.
She also worked for Southwestern Bell from 1946 to 1957. She was a 1946 graduate of Bowie High School. Joyce gave her life to Jesus Christ as a young teen and was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the Charity Sunday School class.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and brothers, George Thurston Denson and wife Dutch, and Sebie Kemp Denson and wife Juanita.
She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Ann Roberts and husband Billy Ray, Bowie, and Linda Ruth Sanders and husband Sterling, Graham; numerous cherished nieces and nephews and their spouses; many treasured lifelong friends and her best fur friend Ginger Cat “Fred.”
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bowie Animal Shelter, 1504 E Wise Street, Bowie TX 76230, or God’s Table, 504 Strong Street, Bowie, TX 76230.
The Family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the wonderful nurses and employees at Rolling Meadows and Hospices of Wichita Falls for the kind and compassionate care they gave to her.
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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