OBITUARIES
Nelda Marie Maxwell Riddle
February 5, 1938 – March 20, 2026
BOWIE – Nelda Marie Maxwell Riddle, 88, passed away after a brief illness on March 20, 2026 in Little Rock, AR.
Nelda was born on Feb. 5, 1938 in Vernon, TX to John Gray and Edith Jewel (Bibb) Maxwell. She grew up in Bellevue, and after high school, she began a secretarial career with civil service for the United States Air Force (Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls and Spangdahlem Air Force Base in Germany); Fishbach & Moore in Dallas and Houston, and ended her career working for the United States Postal Service in Italy, TX. She received numerous awards and commendations during her career.
Nelda loved her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Wanda Jean Nored Pipkin, Glenda Kay Johnson and Vanita Myrtle Thomas; brother, Stanley Wayne Maxwell; brothers-in-law, Andy Lee Nored, William “Gayle” Johnson and Weldon Leon Pipkin; and stepson, Clint Riddle.
Nelda is survived by her daughters, Teresa Pendleton Powers and her husband John, Little Rock, AR, and Lori Diane Pendleton, Bowie; her dearly loved grandson, Alec Owen Grisham, Cabot, AR; brother-in-law, Melvin Thomas, Flower Mound; sister-in-law, Louise Maxwell Carlisle, Vashti; daughter-in-law, Brenda Riddle Stevenson and family, Kemp, TX; stepson and daughter-in-law, Curtis Riddle and Michelle Riddle and family, Italy, TX; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Carrie and Jonathan Normand and family, Stephenville; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Nelda would also want to remember her special friend Jonn White, Bowie, who brought a lot of happiness to her life the past several years through their almost daily messages. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Bowie.
If you would like to make a donation in her memory, please consider doing so to your favorite animal shelter or any organization that helps animals.
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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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