OBITUARIES
Roy Donald Williams

May 25, 1933 – July 11, 2020
DENTON – Roy Donald Williams, 87, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2020 in Carrollton, TX.
The graveside service took place at 10:30 a.m. on July 14 at Salona Cemetery with the Rev. Ron Abbott officiating. Honorary pallbearers include David Williams, Tony Busby, Jay Higgs, Jeff Elder, James Busby, Gary Scroggins, Ray Morton and Dennis Thaxton.
Roy was born May 25, 1933 in the Denver Community, near Sunset to Joy Clay and Leta (Jackson) Williams. He served in the United States Army from 1953-1955 followed by six years in the Army Reserves. He began his 37-year career with the Texas Department of Public Safety in Dallas. He was stationed in Clarksville, Bowie, Baytown and San Antonio. Roy served as a state trooper, sergeant and lieutenant; retiring in 1994. Roy married Docia Schultz on Dec. 1, 1984.
After retirement he and his wife loved to travel. They were avid cruisers and enjoyed seeing the world on nearly 100 different cruises. Roy was a Worship Master for the Texas eight and Blue Bonnet #1219 Masonic Lodge in San Antonio. He also was a member of the Scottish Rite and Shriner in San Antonio. He loved playing golf with his buddies, hunting and spending time with his Labrador Retrievers.
He is preceded in death by his parents, son, John Michael Williams, two brothers, Jerry and Ronnie Williams, and two sisters, Amy Nichols and Bonnie Scroggins.
Roy is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Docia Williams; daughters, Michelle Williams, San Antonio and Sarah Thaxton and husband Dennis, Burke, VA; brother, Larry Williams and wife Juanita, Bowie; sisters, Linda Randles, Bowie and Maxine (Sue) Higgs, Decatur; numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and a host of friends.
Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie.
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OBITUARIES
Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.
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.
OBITUARIES
Mary Sue Walters Liggett
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.
OBITUARIES
Kari Ann Reid
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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