OBITUARIES
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Price
April 9, 1961 – September 8, 2026
MADILL – Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Price, 65, passed away on Sept. 8, 2026 at her home in Madill, OK.
A memorial service was at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at the Watts Memorial Chapel, Madill.
The service was officiated by Todd McRay and the music was arranged by Jamie Carr. The service was under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill. The honorary bearers were Mason Waldrip and Coleton Price.
She was born on April 9, 1961 in Tishomingo, OK to Jimmy Cordell Bartee and Marilyn Green- Biggerstaff.
Liz married her high school sweetheart James Edward Price Jr. (Jim) on April 13, 1979 in Bridgeport. They were married for 45 years and lived most of their life in Montague on their farm.
Liz was an exceptional Licensed Vocational Nurse for 30 plus years, working in Wise County and Tractor Supply in Bowie.
She was of the Baptist faith and attended the First Baptist Church in Madill. Liz enjoyed watching her grandson Coleton play football, tending to the farm on her days off with her husband and she loved her animals.
Her greatest love was her kids, Cody Price and Courtney Waldrip-Price, and her grandkids. Liz was a dedicated daughter, mother, niece, grandmother and friend. She was loved by so many.
Liz is proceeded in death by her husband, James Edward Price Jr.; granddaughter, Madison Nicole Waldrip; grandson, Colby James Price; father, Jimmy Cordell Bartee; grandfather, James Jefferson Edward Green; grandmother, Silvia Rae Green; uncle, Royce Bartee and sister-in-law, RheeAnna Gage.
She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Green-Biggerstaff; sisters, Elaine Romines and husband Charles Romines, Jamie Carr, and Julie Casillas and husband Marty Casillas; brothers, Jim (Jimbo) Bartee and wife Kelly Bartee and Joe Bartee; son, Cody Price and wife Lory Price; daughter, Courtney Waldrip and husband Todd Waldrip; granddaughters, Morgan Waldrip, Chelsea Guevara and husband Bart Guevara, Chloe Billingsley and husband Justin Billingsley and Katie Turlington; grandsons, Coleton Price and wife Hailey Price and Mason Waldrip; and great-granddaughters, Amaya Guevara and Emmy Billingsley.
Arrangements entrusted to the Watts Funeral Home and Cemetery, Madill, OK.
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OBITUARIES
Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.
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
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
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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