OBITUARIES
Edwina Louise Hendrix Lee
May 18, 1937 – October 25, 2020
NOCONA – Edwina Louise Hendrix Lee, 83, died on Oct. 25, 2020 at her home in Nocona, TX.
There was a visitation at 9 a.m. on Oct. 29 at the First Baptist Church in Nocona. A service followed at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Dave Woodbury officiating. Interment followed at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Duncan Municipal Cemetery in Duncan, OK.
Lee was born May 18, 1937 in Richmond, CA to James Robert and Cuba Ingram Hendrix. She married Harold Buddy Lee and they were together for 66 years. They were members of Unity Baptist Church in Duncan, OK for many years. At that time, she was a church pianist and she and Buddy organized a youth group called “Christian Voices” and have many fond memories of those times. She and Buddy have traveled extensively both for pleasure and their jobs.
Louise was secretary of Duncan Chamber of Commerce in the early 70s for two years, then legal secretary for the law firm of Garvin, Bonney, Weaver and Corley in Duncan for eight years. After that, she and her family moved to Dallas. Later back to Duncan and then back to Dallas, then in 1989 moved to Nocona Lake. In 2009, she and Buddy moved to their present home in Nocona.
In 2000, she organized a ladies gospel quartet consisting at that time of Jan Biscak, Mickey Rodgers and Mary Lou Walker called “In His Name.” Louise was saved at age 11 at the Missionary Baptist Church of Non, OK and was baptized in a stock pond along with 18 others after a two-week revival underbrush arbor meeting place (with just natural A/C) having not only services every night but also each morning at 10 a.m.
Edwina is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband, Harold Buddy Lee; son, Richard Harold Lee, Nocona; grandchildren, April Lee, Terrell, Eric and Rachael Lee, Rawlett, Nicole Dawn and Bryan Gay, Roanoke and Jesse Shannon Lee, Nocona; great-grandchildren, Andrew Lee, Raelynn Lee, Megan Lee, Cadance Emma Lee, Brooks John Gay and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to Jean’s Men’s Bible Class in Nocona.
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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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