OBITUARIES
Patrick Lloyd Walters
April 27, 1956 – September 18, 2026
BOWIE – Patrick Lloyd Walters, 70, a husband, brother, father, grandfather and friend was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven suddenly on Sept. 18, 2026.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 24 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
A funeral service took place at the First Baptist Church of Bowie at 10 a.m. on Sept. 25 with Pastor Ethan Sandusky officiating. A burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Patrick was born in Bowie on April 27, 1956 to Lloyd and Wanda Walters, the third of four children.
Patrick graduated from Bowie High School in 1974, and he attended Tarrant County Junior College for Architecture, but during a class one day he was introduced to surveying, which changed his educational direction.
Patrick married Cheryl Dempsey on May 28, 1982.
Patrick had a love of the outdoors. He loved to hunt, fish and camp, and he used this knowledge to be a Boy Scout leader in the ‘80s and later with his son.
Patrick worked under a few surveyors to learn the trade before challenging the exam for his own professional license in 1986. Patrick and Cheryl have worked together since 1987 to develop Walters Land Surveying Company and now have two of their three children working with them to carry on the legacy.
Patrick also had interests in law enforcement, in which he served while establishing his own business. He was an LTC instructor, which he enjoyed teaching, and he volunteered with the Vashti Volunteer Fire Department for several years. He also obtained his private pilot’s license and flew for many years.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Lloyd and Wanda Walters; brother-in-law, T.L. Riley and great-niece, Ava Riley.
Patrick is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cheryl; children, Chad (Katherine) Walters, Hilary (Jeremy) Payne and Natalie (Brett) Alldredge; grandchildren, Addison, Christian, Conner, Cole and Charles Walters, Mason, Micah, Maybrie, Maddox, McKenna and McCoy Payne, and David, Graham and Lucas Alldredge; brother, Brad (Denise) Walters; sisters, Trena (Rickey) Payne and Barbara Riley; and several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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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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