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Thelma Lee Stephens (King)
Thelma Lee Stephens (King)
March 8, 1938 – December 10, 2016
COLORADO – Thelma Lee Stephens (King), 78, succumbed to cancer in Mancos, CO.
Thelma was born March 8, 1938 in Nocona to Mabel Nichols (Milsap) and Cleburn King.
She attended Bowie High School and married fellow Jackrabbit David Stephens in 1959. Together, they raised their two children, Thomas and Rebecca, in Rochester, MN.
Thelma taught the importance of volunteerism to her children through example. She was one of the original volunteers for Rochester’s Meals on Wheels program, delivering nutritious meals to home bound seniors without the means of preparing their own meals, where she served the elderly for more than a decade.
During the 1980s Thelma enrolled in Winona State College where she earned her bachelor’s degree by graduating with honors. She continued to further her education by taking graduate courses in special education.
As an educator, Thelma positively influenced many students in Rochester, MN, Ignacio, CO, Dulce NM, and in Bowie. She particularly enjoyed working with children and teens facing significant challenges. After retirement, Thelma moved to Colorado to be close to her children and granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by mother Mabel Nichols (Milsap) and stepfather Glenn Nichols, Bowie; father, Cleburn King, Pampa and sister, Gayle Smith, Fort Worth.
Thelma is survived by her son, Thomas M. Stephens and wife Christa Zubieta, and granddaughter Sofia; daughter, Rebecca Levy and husband Derek; former spouse, David Stephens; and niece, Julie Smith and nephew, Scott Smith both of Fort Worth.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in the name of Thelma Stephens may be made to Shelter Hearts for the Bowie Animal Shelter, PO Box 1453, Bowie, TX 76230. Call 940-781-4440 if you would like to make non-monetary donations of items such as pet food or blankets. Donations to Shelter Hearts are tax-deductible.
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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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