OBITUARIES
Ruby “LaNelle” Preuninger
January 31, 1939 – September 10, 2026
BOWIE – Ruby “LaNelle” Preuninger, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 10, 2026.
A memorial service took place at 10 a.m. on Sept. 18 at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
LaNelle was born on Jan. 31, 1939 in Bowie to Ewing LeRoy and Ruby LaRue (Archer) Long. She grew up in Bowie, attended local schools and graduated in 1957.
On Feb. 14, 1958, LaNelle married L.G. Preuninger in Bowie. Together, they built a loving life and raised two sons. Throughout her career, LaNelle served as a court clerk for both city and county judges.
LaNelle was a longtime and devoted member of Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where she served as church secretary and taught Sunday school. She later joined her son at the First Baptist Church in Bowie. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she truly cherished her time at church and the opportunity to teach and share with others.
LaNelle found joy in the simple blessings of life. She and her husband enjoyed traveling together and she took great pleasure in sewing and crocheting. Most of all, she treasured time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for her faith, her devotion to family and the many ways she touched the lives of those around her.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, L.G. Preuninger and brother, J.L. Long.
LaNelle is survived by her sons, Lynn Preuninger and wife Lenesa, Bowie, and Michael Preuninger and wife Darla, Saint Jo; grandchildren, Larry Preuninger and wife Erica, Bowie, Randall Preuninger, Bowie, and Lance Preuninger and wife Kenya, Canton; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, should friends desire, memorials can be made in honor of LaNelle to the First Baptist Church of Bowie Building Fund, 306 Cooper St. Bowie.
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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