OBITUARIES
L.B. McDonald
August 25, 1936 – November 16, 2020
BRIDGEPORT – L.B. McDonald, 84, passed away Nov. 16, 2020 in Bridgeport, TX.
A graveside service for L.B. was at 10 a.m. on Nov. 19 at Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport, officiated by Pastor Rick Davis.
Pallbearers were son-in-law Melvin Bostick, grandsons Derek McDonald and spouse Richard Barrrett, Derek Marshall, Tanner Eisen and Austin Cope. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Simpson, Grant Drake, Bill Johnson, B.F. Walker, Paul Wood, Christopher Thomas Bell, Dr. Thomas Steffen, Rev. Johnny Irish, Rufus Martin, and Lane Akin.
L.B. McDonald was born to Lee and Kathleen (Winters) McDonald in New Liberty on Aug. 25, 1936. He graduated from Bowie High School and Draughns Business College in Wichita Falls.
He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy (Reserve) in 1964. He was the owner of Wichita Construction in Bowie which later moved to Bridgeport and a machine shop was added.
L.B. served on the Wise County Appraisal District Board and was on the Bridgeport School Board for three years, serving for a time as president.
He served for a short time as Bridgeport’s City Judge. L.B. was Wise County Judge for twelve years. He was Bridgeport’s Outstanding Citizen in 1984.
L.B. was a longtime supporter of the Wise County Youth Fair. He raised registered Hereford cattle and was a member of the Texas and American Hereford Association.
He was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Bridgeport where he served in many capacities. He also served on the District Board of Trustees of the Methodist Church.
L.B. was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Gaylord McDonald and sister, Vaughnda Rhyne.
Survivors are his wife Pat of 63 years; brother, Eddie McDonald and wife, Rhonda; son, Mike McDonald and wife, Edie, Paradise; daughter, Kassie Bostick and husband, Melvin, Lake Bridgeport; five grandchildren, Chelsea Marshall and husband, Derek, Paradise, T.K. Bishop, Austin, Macy Eisen and husband, Tanner, Little Elm, Derek McDonald and spouse, Richard Barrett, Kansas and Taylor Cope and husband, Austin, Poolville and three great-grandchildren, Nolan, Hayes and Blake Marshall all of Paradise.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund at First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport, or to the Wise County Youth Fair.
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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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