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Charlene (Tuck) Lyons

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April 9, 1924 – July 27, 2024
AZLE – Charlene (Tuck) Lyons, 100, died on July 27, 2024 in Azle.
A visitation was from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on July 30 at the Saint Jo Church of Christ followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. Burial followed at Illinois Bend Cemetery.
She was born on April 9, 1924 in Sulphur, OK. She married Clark Lyons on May 12, 1944 and celebrated 52 years of marriage before his death. The couple farmed land in Illinois Bend from 1944 until 1964 when they moved to Saint Jo. She retired in 1985 after working 21 years at the historic Russell-Newman Manufacturing Company.
She was a member of Spencer Church of Christ, Saint Jo Church of Christ, Azle Church of Christ and belonged to the Friendship Club of Saint Jo. She moved to Azle in 2005 to be closer to her daughter. April 9, 2024 was designated Charlene Lyons Day by Proclamation of the Office of Alan Brundrett, mayor of Azle.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Tuck; mother, Jessie (Tucker) Tuck Sewell; her stepfather and brother, Ewell “Peanut” Tuck.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Parr, Azle; son, Dale Lyons, Breckenridge; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild on the way; one sister in law and many nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Illinois Bend Cemetery Association.
Arrangements entrusted to Scott Funeral Home of Saint Jo.

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Lee Roy Hargrove Jr.

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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.

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Mary Sue Walters Liggett

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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.

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Kari Ann Reid

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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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