Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes

Jul 15, 2024

Felix David Lajara, 85, of Decatur passed away Monday, July 15th, 2024.

Felix was born February 2nd, 1939 in the Dominican Republic, to Juan Lajara and Mercedes Romero Lajara. Felix was the youngest of seven children, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

After graduating High School, he played Minor League Baseball.  He then joined the Air...

Jul 14, 2024

Filomena Vera,96, went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 14th, 2024 in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 19th, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Gerre Joiner will officiate. Pallbearers include Fidel Che Escamilla,...

Jul 14, 2024

Gary Zane Gardner, 78, ascended to heaven this Sunday, July 14th, 2024.

The family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, at Victory Family Church in Decatur.

Gary was born July 12th, 1946,...

Jul 13, 2024

Julie Amber Bunnell, 48, went to be with our Lord Saturday, July 13th, 2024 in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Graveside Service is 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 at Waco Memorial Park in Robinson, Texas.

Julie was born June 29th, 1976 to Bryan Alton and Lila Ann (Manger) Bunnell. She was an Accountant and a Baptist....

Jul 11, 2024

Paradise ~ Helmi Norris, 87, went to be with our Lord Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Decatur.

Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 23rd, at First Baptist Church in Paradise with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 22nd, at the Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.

Helmi was...

Jul 10, 2024

Mason Lowell Clower, 27, passed on Wednesday July 10th, 2024.

Mason was born September 25th, 1996 to Jeffrey and Candace (Whitt) Clower in Decatur, Texas. He was a graduate of Alvord High School after attending earlier classes at Yosemite School. Mason worked for Pal-Com as a hydro mechanic. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin and...

Jul 10, 2024

Patsy Morris Clark, 91, died in her sleep on July 10th, 2024.

Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.  Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Ben McAnally will officiate.

Patsy was born December 21st, 1932 to Cyrus Calvin and Nanny (Greer)...

Jul 8, 2024

Boyd - Jerldene Richardson, 87 went to be with our Lord on Monday July 8, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. There is no service at this time.

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Jul 6, 2024

Oleta Suzanna Els Edwards, 78. went to be with our Lord, Saturday, July 6th, 2024 in Decatur, Texas.

Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12th, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Sand Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Bill Cleveland will officiate....

Jul 5, 2024

Paradise ~ Dorotha “Dot” Read, 89, went to be with our Lord Friday, July 5, 2024 in Decatur.

Funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial in Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Brother Jim Taylor will officiate. Pallbearers...

Jul 5, 2024

Tyce Lamar Simmons, aged 80, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, in Runaway Bay, Texas.

Born on April 1, 1944, Tyce grew up with a strong sense of duty and patriotism, which led him to join the Army at a young age. His distinguished military career spanned over two decades completing multiple tours in Vietnam and...

Jul 5, 2024

Denton ~ Anne Kennedy Janek, 78, went to be with our Lord Friday, July 5, 2024 in Denton.

Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27th, at East Bridgeport Cemetery.

Anne was born on January 13, 1946 to Weldon G. and Melba (Cole) Kennedy in Mesquite. She was united in marriage to Jesse Janek in...

Jul 3, 2024

Boyd ~ Andy Floyd Crisp, 68, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Bridgeport.

Memorial service is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20th, at Twin Oaks Assembly of God in Bridgeport. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Andy was born on November 24, 1955 to...

Jul 3, 2024

Bridgeport ~ Leon “Jack” O’Dell, 94, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Bridgeport.

Visitation is 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.

Leon was born on June 17, 1930 to William F. and Bessie (Whetsell) O’Dell in Bridgeport. He was united in marriage...

Jul 2, 2024

Christopher Angel DeLeon, 20, Has gone to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 in Decatur, Texas

Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel 405 E Main Street, Decatur, Texas 76234

Christopher was born January 31st, 2004 to Christopher and Yolanda Michele (Rojas) DeLeon in...

Jul 2, 2024

Richard Howard Foster, 81, of Haslet, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, July 2, 2024 in Fort Worth.

Graveside service is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Prairie Mound Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-7:00 p.m. Monday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Mayor Carl Gierisch, Jr. will officiate. Honorary Pallbearers include Heath...

Jun 29, 2024

Eunice Mae “Sissy” Allcorn, 66, went to be with our Lord Saturday, June 29th, 2024.

Graveside Service is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Philip Weitner will officiate.

Sissy was born March 19th, 1958 to Cowboy and...

Jun 28, 2024

Charles ‘Charlie’ Louis Stevens, 76, went to be with our Lord Friday, June 28th, 2024 in Decatur.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 8th, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn cemetery. Family will receive friends from 3-5:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Dr. David Lowrie & Gerre...

Jun 27, 2024

Runaway Bay ~ Deborah Sue Sandlin, 72, went to be with our Lord Thursday, June 27, 2024 in Runaway Bay.

Deborah was born on February 1, 1952 to Earl D. and Joyce (Hughes) Stacker in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was united in marriage to Jerry D. Sandlin on June 25, 1977 in Glen Rose. They were together...

Jun 23, 2024

In loving memory of Lonnie Bailey, cherished as a son, brother, “Unc,” father, grandfather, and friend. Lonnie passed away at the age of 75 on June 23, 2024, in Decatur, Texas. Lonnie was born in Houston on January 31, 1949, and was the eldest child of Norene and Oliver ‘Millege’ Bailey.

Shortly after graduation from high school,...