OBITUARIES

Lillian E. Gossett

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2 weeks ago

09/23/2026

November 15, 1931 – September 12, 2026
BOWIE – Lillian E. Gossett, 94 went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 12, 2026.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service took place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 17 at the Newport Baptist Church in Newport with Bryce Swofford officiating.
The burial followed at Newport Cemetery.
Lillian was born Nov. 15, 1931 to Frank H. and Kitty Annie (Burch) Riddle in the Silver Hill Community in Clay Co. On Feb. 1, 1948, Lillian married J.C. Gossett in Jacksboro. The couple moved to Post for a short time while J.C. worked in the oilfield before eventually returning to Jacksboro. They later made their home at the Gossett family place in Newport, where she lived until 1997. That year, Lillian built her first home, where she remained until moving to Independence Hall in 2024.
During her younger years, while living in Newport, Lillian worked at Hager Slacks in Bowie as a seamstress on Line two. In the mid-1970s, she began a new career in real estate. She went on to earn her brokers license and opened Texland Real Estate in Bowie, where she worked until her retirement in 2012. Even after retiring, Lillian continued helping people buy and sell real estate from her home until 2015.
On Feb. 14, 2003, Lillian married Kenneth Priddy in Bowie. The two shared a love of real estate and worked alongside one another, while also continuing their life together, ranching in Newport. Lillian remained active in ranching following Kenneth’s passing and continued caring for the cattle and ranch until her move to Independence Hall.
Lillian cherished spending time with her family and friends. She had a love for reading, enjoyed making a good deal and especially loved raising cattle and the ranching life. She was a hardworking, independent woman who built a life she was proud of. She was the last of her generation.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands, JC Gossett in 1984, and Kenneth Priddy in 2017; son, John Gossett; brothers, Leon Riddle, Troy Riddle, and James Ray Riddle; sisters, Bess Bayless, Eva Lou Whitehead, Faye Sloan and Bernice Rumage.
Lillian is survived by her daughter, Carol A. Gossett Shaw, Bowie; grandchildren, Everett M. Shaw and wife Brandee, Bowie, Stacey Price, Bowie, Trey Price and wife Elaine, Bellevue, John C. Gossett II, Bowie, William Gossett and wife Tricia, Bowie, and Cherrisa Gossett, Abilene; 12 great- grandchildren and 21 great-great- grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Linda Gossett.
Lillian’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff of Independence Hall in Bowie and Solaris Hospice for the compassionate and care provided.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.

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Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

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9 hours 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.

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Mary Sue Walters Liggett

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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.

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Kari Ann Reid

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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.