OBITUARIES

Gloria Gale Byork

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4 months ago

06/11/2026

February 13 ,1943 – June 7,2026
BOWIE – Gloria Gale Byork 83, passed away peacefully during the morning hours of June 7, 2026.
A visitation will take place from 4-6 p.m. on June 14 at the White Family Funeral Home located in Bowie.
A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on June 15 at the White Family Funeral Home.
The burial will follow at Cundiff Cemetery in Jack County.
Gloria was born in Big Spring on Feb. 13, 1943 to Donald and Nancy Haire.
Gloria worked numerous jobs during her lifetime. From being a waitress, a mechanical assembler of ALTEC Sound Products, working at Haggers Slacks Co., working for the City of Bowie, as a meter reader and finally found a career in law enforcement at the Montague County Sheriff Department. Gloria was a dedicated, respected employee and was always referred to as “Miss Gloria” by prisoners and staff alike. During her time at the Montague County Sheriff Department, she was a jail sergeant and was also commissioned as a reserve deputy. Gloria retired after 20 years of dedicated service. Gloria was a member of the Eastern Star, and a member of the Texas Department of Public Safety Officer Association Auxiliary.
It was while working at ALTEC Sound Products that she met John. Their friendship turned into true love.
Gloria and John got married in 1974, a marriage lasting more than 53 years and they loved each other very much.
Gloria and John raised three exceptional boys who grew up to be men, husbands and fathers. God gifted her with 18 grand/great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and still counting. Each child has their own different personality. Gloria was a caring, loving and fantastic mother and grandmother.
John and Gloria truly enjoyed traveling. They started on motorcycles, traveling to all 48 lower states at least twice, along with most of the Canadian Provinces. Then the cruises started. The two cruised through the Panama Canal, cruised to Alaska, most of the Caribbean Islands, Hawaii, England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Amsterdam and to the North Point of Norway. They even cruised to Japan.
A world cruise was planned, but it was not to be…. God called her for a more important journey, and she is with Him now.
Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Nancy Haire, and eldest son, Curtis Lynn Patranella.
Gloria is survived in life by her husband, John Byork; her brother, Terry Haire and his wife Barbara; her sister, Donna and her husband Pete Karagines; her son, Craig Byork and wife, Tammy; her son, John Byork Jr. and wife Erin, along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her loving spirit, beautiful blue eyes and smile will truly be missed.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

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3 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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3 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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3 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.