OBITUARIES

Glenna Jean Wade

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2 weeks ago

09/30/2026

October 7, 1944 – September 22, 2026
BOWIE – Glenna Jean Wade, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 22, 2026.
A graveside service took place at 3 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Glenna was born in Bowie Oct. 7, 1944 to Burton Eugene and Edith Lee (Howard) Wade and was reared and cared for by her aunt and uncle, Evelyn and Richard Wade of Petrolia after the death of her mother when Glenna was nine years old.
Raised as an only child, Glenna grew up loved and doted on, quite unaware of any developmental challenges she may have had. She was strong and healthy with a heart the size of Texas, loving on anyone who would let her, never asking anything in return.
After the passing of her adoptive parents, Glenna went on to spend her 20+ remaining years under the watchful care of the wonderful staff at Bellmire Nursing Home/Advanced Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Bowie where her friendly, child-like spirit will be missed, perhaps, most of all.
The family is eternally grateful to all of Glenna’s “people” at both facilities, for the loving, tireless and compassionate care provided her over the years and for their kindness towards us this past week.
Glenna will be remembered, always, for her sweet, gentle spirit, her eternal optimism, her huge heart and her unabashed pride in her family and friends. She loved nothing more than to “introduce” someone she loved to someone else she thought might not yet have met them.
Glenna has moved to Heaven to what is the hope-filled start of another football season. And those of us who are fans of the sport will be thinking of her, no doubt, every time “her” Cowboys and Longhorns take the field.
She is preceded by that of her parents; adoptive parents; aunts and uncles and various cousins.
Glenna is survived by her cousins Patty Fain, Bowie and Linda Gibbons, Kaufman; a wide array of more distant relatives; friends; nurses; caregivers at Advanced and all she considered family or friend.
In lieu of flowers sent for services, the family has asked that flowers be gifted to someone you love; that “Glenna hugs” be given to all within reach; that caregivers and nurses be given the world of thanks they are due and that donations be made to your local adoption service or agency because every child deserves to grow up in a loving, safe and happy home.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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OBITUARIES

Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

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5 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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5 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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5 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.