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John Weldon Johnson Jr.

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March 30, 1948 – October 5, 2025
MONTAGUE – John Weldon Johnson Jr., 77, died on Oct.5, 2025.
A celebration of life will be at a later date.
He was born in Saint Jo on March 30, 1948 to John Weldon “Boots” Johnson Sr. and Mary Alberta (MeeMaw) Melson Johnson. He was raised between Texas and Oklahoma and took on the role of raising his three brothers, Paul Johnson, Ronald Ray Johnson Sr. and James William “Jimmy” Johnson Sr., who later found their way to Waco at The Methodist Home. He attended Richfield College in Waco. He met the love of his life, Vickie Faye Abbott, at the Saint Jo skating rink. They married on Aug. 20, 1976 and built their home in Montague County. Together they raised three children: James Johnson, Kimberly Johnson and Amy Johnson Woods.
He worked most of his life at Bowie Industries before retiring, and later worked the night shift at Walmart as a janitor. He later took on mowing jobs, including the Montague Cemetery grounds.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Paul “Tony” Johnson.
He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Vickie Faye Abbott Johnson; son, James Cluren (J.C.) Johnson; daughters, Kimberly Annie Johnson and Amy Nikole Johnson Woods; five grandchildren; brothers, Ronald Ray Johnson Sr., Montague and; and James William “Jimmy” Johnson Sr., Alvord; and many neices and nephews.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.

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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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