OBITUARIES
Joe Emerson Probst
February 8, 1931 – April 21, 2026
FUQUAY-VARINA – Joe Emerson Probst, 95, passed away peacefully at home in Fuquay-Varina, NC on April 21, 2026.
Joe was born in George West on Feb. 8, 1931 to Arthur and Corinne Probst. Joe received a banking degree from the University of Texas in 1952. His 60-year banking career began as a national bank examiner for the U.S. Treasury. He worked at several banks after that, but the highlight of his career was at Legend Bank in Bowie, where he was president for 22 years. He loved his work at the bank and continued to serve on the board of directors for eight years after retirement.
Joe lived his life, both personally and professionally, with honesty and integrity. He was active in the First United Methodist Church in Bowie and a long-time member of the Bowie Chamber of Commerce and Bowie Rotary Club.
He enjoyed gardening and was known to produce a bumper crop of tomatoes every summer. He also enjoyed all kinds of puzzles and you could always find him reading one of the three newspapers he subscribed to.
Joe was a generous man who loved spending time with his children and their families, who happened to live in four different states across the country. He believed in the importance of regular family gatherings and started a tradition of bringing his children and grandchildren to Lake Gaston, NC every summer – a tradition that continued for many years.
Joe was preceded in death by Laurice, his wife of 54 years and older brother, Eugene Probst.
He is survived by a sister, Elaine Bennett, George West; four children, Trish Powell, Fuquay-Varina, NC, Paula Allen, South Fork, CO, Laura Probst, Seattle, WA and Joe E. Probst, Jr., Citrus Springs, FL; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren – all who will miss him dearly.
In remembrance of Joe’s life, the family asks that charitable donations be sent to Wake County Meals on Wheels, www.wakemow.org/, where Joe was a volunteer.
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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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