Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
John Waggoner Polhemus
Jan 22, 2026
John Waggoner Polhemus, 76, of Decatur passed from this earth Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur. Visitation is Noon Tuesday before the service at the funeral home.
John was born January 7, 1950 to Merle Phillips Polhemus, Sr. and Hazel Lucille Waggoner Polhemus in Dallas, Texas. John graduated from...
Benita Ramona Gonzalez
Jan 16, 2026
Benita Ramona González, una ama de casa muy querida y matriarca, se fue de este mundo el 16 de enero de 2026, en Decatur, Texas. Nacida el 21 de marzo de 1958 en el Rancho Nuevo Apulco, Zacatecas, México, fue un faro de amor y calidez, cuya risa podía iluminar cualquier habitación y cuya bondad no tenía límites.
Misa de funeral...
Lorenzo Garza, Sr.
Jan 19, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Lorenzo Garza, Sr., 81, went to be with our Lord Monday, January 19, 2026, in Decatur.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 29th, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at The Mexican Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 28th, at the funeral home.
Rev. Gary Demmitt will officiate. Pallbearers are Jesus Rodriguez, Jonathan Garza, Anthony...
James Harold Archer
Jan 22, 2026
James Harold Archer, 81, of Decatur passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 30th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation is 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 29th at the funeral home.
Full obituary is pending.
Timothy Schmidt
Jan 21, 2026
Graveside Services for Timothy Schmidt, 72, of Chico is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28th, at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Full obituary to follow.
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John Robert DeBono
Jan 17, 2026
John Robert DeBono, 80, of Aurora passed from this earth Saturday, January 17, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
John was born February 25, 1945 to Ted and Iva Irene (Sheldon) DeBono in Daly City, California. He joined the United States Navy and retired after 23 years of service. He was united in marriage October 29, 1976 to Cheryl Meadowcroft in Honolulu,...
Charles Thomas Dodds
Jan 17, 2026
Charles Thomas Dodds, 74, of Decatur went to be with his Lord Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Charles was born September 17, 1951 to Cecil and Valeria Dodds in Dallas, Texas. He was united in marriage October 27, 1983 to Janet Marie Fox in Dallas, Texas. Charles was a purchasing agent for a Petroleum Company for many years before retirement. He was...
Howard Louis Freitag
Jan 15, 2026
Howard Louis Freitag 98, passed away on Jan. 15, 2026 in Decatur, Texas. Howard had an amazing life. At age 15 he joined the Merchant Marines. He went to the Philippines on a ship and fought in WW2. After the war, he worked in the oil field in West Texas until he moved to Anderson, California with his wife and...
Paul Loyd Milligan
Jan 15, 2026
Paul Milligan was born on January 3, 1954 in Bridgeport, Texas to DeLoyd and Nelda Berniece (Gentry) Milligan. He was united in marriage July 9, 1974 to Patricia “Patsy” Hesteande in Weatherford, Texas beginning a life together that would span 51 years. He passed into glory on January 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Greg Mohr will officiate.
Funeral is 2:00...
Stanley Joseph Hoover
Jan 14, 2026
Stanley Joseph “Joe” Hoover, 72, of Decatur passed from this earth Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Joe was born September 27th, 1953 to Woodrow Emanuel and Ines (Posey) Hoover in Metairie, Louisiana. He was self employed as a general contractor. Joe was the contractor for the dream home for his partner Rholetta and himself, and was proud of...
"T.J." Tyler James Cole
Jan 13, 2026
Runaway Bay ~ “T.J.” Tyler James Cole, 21, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Runaway Bay.
Funeral Service is 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17th, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends and family from 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
T.J. was born on April 4,...
Rex Hamilton Maxwell
Jan 12, 2026
Rex Hamilton Maxwell, 84, of Greenwood went to be with his Lord Monday, January 12, 2026.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026 at New Hope Fellowship Church with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pallbearers include Milton Ward, Timmy Fletcher, John Teague, Clyde Cole, Jerry Clyde Stinnett,...
Merilynn Kaye Potter
Jan 12, 2026
Fort Worth ~ Merilynn Kaye Potter, 78, went to be with our Lord Monday, January 12, 2026 in Fort Worth.
Memorial Service is 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 19th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
Fred Raney to officiate.
Merilynn was born on January 27, 1947 to Joseph H. and Earldine (Harms) Moody in Decatur. She was united in marriage to James Potter...
Talina Michelle Pittman
Jan 10, 2026
Decatur ~ Talina Michelle Pittman, 42, went to be with our Lord Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Decatur.
Talina was born on September 17, 1983 to Steven Wayne Denton and Linda Sue Brown in Fort Worth. She dedicated many years of her life to being a chef, being a horse woman and adored her cats. Talina was a beloved daughter, granddaughter,...
Donna Lee Jackson
Jan 9, 2026
Donna Lee Jackson, a beloved wife, mother, and Nana, of Decatur, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2026 at the age of 85. Donna lived a life rich in service to others, love, and devotion to her church and the Lord.
Donna was born on December 14, 1940, in Decatur, Texas, to Homer and Elva Rhoads. She was...
David Clayton Wood
Jan 9, 2026
Runaway Bay ~ David Clayton Wood, 78, went to be with our Lord Friday, January 9, 2026 in Runaway Bay.
Visitation is 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
David was born on December 27, 1947 to Clayton and Lois Lee (Siebert) Wood in Bridgeport. He was united in marriage to Virginia Lee Robbins on...
Dixie Lynn Snead
Jan 8, 2026
Dixie Lynn Snead Born June 29, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas to Mary Lou and Charles Wendell Worthington.Died January 8, 2026, in Decatur, Texas.
Married to Winston Scott Snead on August 30, 1980, on the Colorado River near Bend, Texas. Blessed with two wonderful daughters, Macy and Carly.Lynn, Scott and their family were blessed beyond measure by God with many years...
Walter Charles Pitts
Jan 7, 2026
Walter Charles Pitts, 89, of Decatur passed from this earth into the arms of Jesus, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Memorial service will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Sycamore Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers: Donations to Sycamore Baptist Church Building Fund.
Walter Charles Pitts, 89, of Decatur passed from this earth into the arms of Jesus, Wednesday,...
Homer "Snuffy" Everett Brooks
Jan 7, 2026
Chico ~ Homer “Snuffy” Everett Brooks, 86, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Decatur.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10th, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Melvin Castleberry and Gabe Jones to officiate.
Homer was born on December 21, 1939 to...
Amy Louise Goode
Jan 4, 2026
Amy Louise Goode, 81, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at Pleasant Grove #1 Cemetery. George Watson will officiate. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Louise as everyone called her was born February 20th,...
