Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes

Jan 7, 2024

Paradise ~ Jerry Wayne Williamson, 63, went to be with our Lord Sunday, January 7, 2024 in Decatur.

Service is 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jerry was born on February 9, 1960 to Jerry Don Williamson and...

Jan 5, 2024

Paradise ~ Jennifer Renee Riley, 40, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 5, 2024 in Paradise, TX.

Jennifer was born January 24, 1983 to John and Becky Riley in Wichita Falls, Texas. She graduated from Hirschi High School in 2001 and received her Associates of Applied Science in Radiologic Sciences from MSU in 2011. She...

Jan 4, 2024

Decatur ~ James Philip “Phil” Hancock, 76, passed away January 4, 2024.

Service is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Rosston First United Methodist Church in Rosston, Texas with burial at Rosston Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Pallbearers include Dave Hancock, Scott Hancock, Rich Rimpau,...

Jan 1, 2024

Richardson~ Russell Hunn, 88, went to be with our Lord on Monday January 1st, 2024.

Russell was born January 22, 1935 in Boyd, Texas to Ollie W. and Reba (Moses) Hunn. He graduated with a B.S. in  Mechanical Engineering  from Texas A&M. He had a very long and successful career until his passing. Russell was a beloved...

Jan 1, 2024

Bridgeport – John L. Conquest (“J. Lee”), 89, beloved husband, father, and grandfather entered eternal rest Monday, January 1, 2024.

J.L. was born in Pharr, Texas on September 22, 1934. He graduated early from PSJA High School when he was 16. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering from Texas A&I University–Kingsville in 1956....

Dec 28, 2023

Mississippi – Jeffrey Vincent Bailey, 55 passed away Thursday December 28, 2023, in Hamilton Mississippi.

Funeral is 2:00 PM Saturday January 6, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Bro. Fred Raney will be officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Hall, Kyle...

Dec 28, 2023

Albert Lewis Swink II was 87 when he left this earth to ascend into heaven. He passed away peacefully at The Hill’s Nursing and Rehabilitation in Decatur, TX Thursday afternoon, December 28, 2023.

Funeral Service will be 10 AM Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur with burial 2 PM Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at...

Dec 28, 2023

Dennis Michael Lee, 78, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away on December 28, 2023.

Dennis was born on April 14, 1945 in Minot, North Dakota to Pearlie and Helen Lee. He inherited his love and steadfast work ethic for ranching and training horses from his parents, and while competing in the rodeo circuit of 1966, he met his...

Dec 27, 2023

Baby Zachary Allen Clendennen, Jr was born in God’s presence Wednesday, December 27, 2023.

Zachary Jr. was born to his loving parents, Jessica McGaha and Zachary Clendennen.

Those left to remember him are his parents, Zachary and Jessica; his grandparents, Allen and Elizabeth Clendennen and Sherry McGaha; his uncles, Michael and Ryan Reynolds; his aunt,...

Dec 27, 2023

Haslet - Elizabeth Mae Webb, 93, went to be with our Lord Wednesday December 27, 2023. Memorial will be at a later date.

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Dec 25, 2023

Boyd – Sandra Lee Johnson,72, went to be with our lord Monday December 25, 2023.

Memorial will be at a future date.

Sandra was born May 29,1951 to L.N. and Laverna Jean (Pickett) Barnard in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Boyd High School and prior to her retirement, she worked as a jeweler for many...

Dec 24, 2023

Claud Porter Elsom III, 71 went to be with our Lord on December 24, 2023 from the comfort of his home.

Funeral is 11:00 AM Saturday, December 30, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will greet friends 1 hour prior to service at the church.

Dr David Lowrie...

Dec 24, 2023

Alvord ~ Gary Lee Handshumaker, 85, went to be with our Lord Sunday, December 24, 2023 in Alvord.

Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Donn Purcell will officiate. Pallbearers are John Hancock,...

Dec 22, 2023

Rhome- Judy Arlene “Cheek” Smith, 78, went to be with our Lord Friday, December 22, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Judy was born June 2, 1945 to Olie and Alla Mae Buffington Cheek in Grapevine, Texas. She attended Grapevine High School and prior to her retirement, she was...

Dec 20, 2023

Ray Aaron, Jr., 72 went home to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at New Hope Fellowship Church with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery.  Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

The service will be officiated by Pastor’s Jack Sandford...

Dec 20, 2023

Newark ~ Johnny Dewayne Brackeen, 58 of Newark, Texas. Entered into his eternal life with the Father in Heaven on Wednesday December 20, 2023 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by loved ones.

Johnny’s celebration of life will be held at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, Texas on Saturday December 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM. His family will be...

Dec 20, 2023

Decatur ~ Mattie Lou Sermons, 86, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 20th, 2023.

Mattie was born March 8th, 1937 to Willie Wesley and Eva Laverne (Stedley) Greer in Weatherford, Texas. She was united in marriage November 22, 1964 to James Maurice Sermons in Weatherford, Texas. Mattie started Eagle Café in the early 80’s, then...

Dec 19, 2023

Cassandra Mae Williamson Hartsell was born in Slater, Texas on September 26th, 1964. Her parents were

Calvin Williamson and Cleva Lou Williamson.

She attended Decatur High School with her lifelong best friend, Michelle Gonzales and graduated in 1983

and went on to UNT in Denton studying her passion of music. She played Piano...

Dec 18, 2023

Betty Jean Bradford, 90, went to be with our Lord Monday, December 18th, 2023.

Betty was born January 12, 1933 to Gilbert Tadlock and Arlie Ensey.

She was united in marriage March 1, 1951 to Willie Bradford in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was a retired LVN after many years in the medical field. Betty was...

Dec 17, 2023

Decatur ~ Gaylord Lee Cato, 87, went to be with our Lord Sunday, December 17th, 2023.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Gaylord was born August 13,...