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Faye Nell Tomlinson
Faye Nell Tomlinson
December 23, 1927 – March 17, 2018
BOWIE – Faye Nell Tomlinson, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2018 in Wichita Falls, TX.
A visitation was at 1 p.m. March 20 at the First Baptist Church of Bowie and the funeral service followed at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Mike Henson officiating.
Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Faye Nell was born Dec. 23, 1927, in Bowie to Annie Lee and T.H. Wheeler. She married Olan Ray on April 6, 1947 at the First Baptist Church Bowie. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1997, and was married for 54 years before his passing in 2001.
From 1960-1988 Faye Nell and Olan owned and operated Tomlinson’s on Mason Street in Bowie. They bought Allen’s Hardware Store in October of 1960 and changed it to Tomlinson’s Gift and Hardware.
The store went from hardware to mainly gifts and dinner ware, with many brides coming in through the years making their selections. Later, the couple specialized in children’s clothing. In 1977 they partnered with Betty and Joe Falsone and bought The Wishing Well, a women’s boutique.
Through the years, Faye Nell served in many capacities at First Baptist Church, was active in the Bowie Garden Club and volunteered at the Hospice Retail Store.
She enjoyed traveling with her husband — especially to their cabin in Colorado, cooking for her family (her cream corn, hot rolls, fried pies and pound cake were the best), gardening and canning vegetables, sewing clothes for her grandchildren and making special family keepsakes — quilts, dolls and stuffed animals) for her loved ones. Faye Nell also was an avid painter and many of those are on display in her children and grandchildren’s homes.
Faye Nell was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Olan; sister, Ruby Brooks and brother, Clark Wheeler.
Faye Nell is survived by her son, Tommy and wife Dena, Bowie; daughters, Nancy Henson and husband Mike, Bowie, Pat Leopold and husband Rob, Bowie and Susan Griffin and husband Joe, Wichita Falls; grandchildren, Leah Jeffries, Ty Evans, Justin Griffin, Lindsay Berend, Anna Henson, Erika Scheffe, Sarah Henson, Makenzi Graves, Monika Leopold, Brittney Tomlinson, Micah Raley and Chance Tomlinson and 20 great grandchildren.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Bowie Building Fund.
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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