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William Alonzo “Bill” Anderson
William Alonzo “Bill” Anderson
September 24, 1927 – September 6, 2015
BOWIE – William Alonzo “Bill” Anderson, 87, passed away Sept. 6, 2015 in Bowie, TX.
A memorial prayer service will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
A mass will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 12 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Casper, WY.
Bill was born Sept. 24, 1927 in Hot Springs, AR to John and Mary (Elmore) Anderson. He served his country in the United States Army from April 1950 – 1979 when he retired at the rank of Colonel after 29 years of service. Bill received numerous commendations and meritorious service medals including the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Silver Star, Bronze Star and Legion of Merit. He served in the Korean War, Vietnam War, and Cold War.
Bill married Joella Irene Anderson on Sept.6, 1952 in Casper, WY. He attended the University of Missouri where he received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and the University of El Paso where he received a masters degree in hospital administration.
Bill was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church of Bowie and served his community through the Boy Scouts, Rotary and Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Bill will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and husband.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Anderson; and wife, Joella Anderson.
Bill is survived by his children, Mary Marta Anderson and her husband Robert George, St. Louis, MO, Sigrid Annie Koonce and husband Lee, Burleson, and Arn Anderson and wife Belinda, Bowie; grandchildren, William Wesley Eckley, Andrew James Koonce, Catherine Joella Koonce, Keelan Lewis and husband Kyle, John Carnan Anderson, Walter Delanie Anderson, and Bailey Joella Anderson; and great grandson, Cason Anderson Lewis.
Arrangements have been entrusted to The White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, TX.
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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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