OBITUARIES
David Arnold
1935 – June 3, 2020
TOMBALL – David Arnold, 85, passed away on June 3 in Tomball, Texas.
There will be a committal service at 1 p.m. on June 11 at Elmwood Cemetery.
David was born in Bowie Texas in 1935 and grew up on a farm just outside of Bowie. In May of 2019 he was diagnosed with cancer and fought a brave battle until he succumbed to the disease on June 3, 2020.
He attended elementary school in “the country” outside Bowie and began attending Bowie Public schools in junior high. He graduated from Bowie High School as salutatorian in 1952 at the age of 16. David attended Abilene Christian University and graduated with a degree in Bible at the age of 19. While in college he preached at the Tuscola Church of Christ in Tuscola. Upon graduation he began full time preaching at the Panhandle Church of Christ in Panhandle Texas and preached for churches in Texas and Oklahoma for more than 25 years. His latest full – time preaching role was at the Sunset Church of Christ in Dallas where he preached from 1967 to 1973. In addition to his full – time preaching responsibilities he authored and published four books, conducted gospel meetings and lectures in several states and lectured on five Christian college campuses. During his ministry he preached the gospel to thousands and many of them came to Christ as result. After retiring from full time preaching David conducted motivational training for business and civic groups and owned several businesses including a construction company and print shops. In addition, David worked for a memorial consulting company until he and Martha moved to Tomball in 2010, to be closer to their family. David served as an Elder for the Church of Christ in Champions from 2013 to 2020.
Preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Jackie Arnold and his daughter in law Pam Arnold
Survived by his wife of 66 years, Martha Scarborough Arnold; sons, Wes Arnold and Mike Arnold and his wife Donna Sue Arnold; grandchildren, Mike and wife Melodie Arnold, Pamela (Niki) Arnold, Rebecca Arnold Jaquez, Amanda Lytton and her husband Zach; great grandchildren, Savannah, Bailey, Brooke, Luke, Kayla, Isaac, Jesse, Megan, Perry and Bennett Sue; and great great grandson, Joseph.
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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