Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes

Mar 16, 2023

New Castle ~ Elvin “Casey” Jones, 78, went to be with our Lord Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Jonestown Cemetery. Family will receive friends 2-4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Pastor Cary Anderson will officiate.

Pallbearers...

Mar 13, 2023

Decatur ~ Kristen Kay Nobles Caddell, 65, went to be with our Lord Monday, March 13, 2023.

A visitation will be 6-8 PM Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home. There will be a private burial at a later date.

Kristen was born June 21, 1957 to William Arthur and Ann Elizabeth (Renshaw) Nobles...

Mar 12, 2023

Lorene Yvonne Gentry, a retired homemaker and business woman, was born August 9, 1933 in Agnes, Parker County, Texas to Claude and Ruby Niblett.  She married Donald (Don) Isaac Gentry on July 29, 1951.  They have been married over 71 years and have lived in Paradise and Cottondale during their married years.  She is descended from great-great grandparents who...

Mar 12, 2023

Sharon Lin Blake, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2023.

The family will be holding a celebration of her life on March 18, 2023 @ 1:00pm at the First Methodist Bridgeport with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Visitation will be held at...

Mar 10, 2023

Decatur ~ Jerry Wayne Newton, 55, went to be with our Lord, Friday, March 10, 2023.

Funeral is  10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Aurora Baptist Church with burial Noon Friday at Buffalo Gap Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Jerry was born October 6, 1967...

Mar 8, 2023

Boyd ~ Scott Eugene Warnell, 46, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 in Wichita Falls.

Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 10th, 2023 at Wise County Cowboy Church with burial at Justin Cemetery.

Pastor Jeff Tackett will officiate. Pallbearers include Jake Tackett, Riley Tackett, Tristen Warnell, Chris Warnell, Tommy Tackett, and...

Mar 7, 2023

Alvord ~ Janice McGee Hodges, 79, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, March 7th, 2023.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9th, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Alvord Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Pastor Bill Cleveland will officiate. Pallbearers include...

Mar 6, 2023

Henry Richard “Rick” Plummer, 63, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at his home in Decatur, Texas after struggling with mental illness and a broken heart. He recently moved to Decatur in February 2023 after losing his wife, Regina Mason. Before that move, Rick lived in Arlington, Texas for more than 35 years.

Rick was born...

Mar 5, 2023

Danielle “Dana” Kelley Oren

28 April 1949 – 5 March 2023

It is with great sadness the Oren family announces the death of Danielle Kelley Oren following a six-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Danielle passed away at her home in the company of family and loved ones.

Born to Irma and Edward Kelley...

Mar 4, 2023

Paraíso ~ Francisco Lizalde, de 76 años, falleció de esta tierra, 4 de marzo de 2023.

El funeral es a las 10:00 a.m. del viernes 10 de marzo de 2023 en Hawkins Funeral Home en Decatur. La familia recibirá a los amigos de 6 a 8:00 p.m. Jueves en la funeraria.

Carlos Vegas oficiará.

Mar 4, 2023

Cathy Lynn Sides, 62, was surrounded by loved ones at her home as she went to be with our Lord on March 4, 2023 in Chico.

Cathy was born on May 13th, 1960 to Lawrence and Bobbie Hesteande in Decatur, Texas, and was raised in Slidell.  She married Jackie Sides on June 3rd, 1978, and they made...

Mar 3, 2023

Decatur ~ Anna Marie “Dixie” Geron, 97, went to be with our Lord Thursday, March 3rd, 2023.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Geron Family Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Dwight Trotter will officiate. Pallbearers include Todd...

Mar 1, 2023

Alvord ~ Billy Wayne Burgan, 68, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, March 1st, 2023.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 5th, 2023 at Open Range Kingdom Church in Krum with burial at Alvord Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Pastor Ritch Johnson will...

Feb 26, 2023

Bridgeport ~ Nellie Jean Hunter, 82, went to be with our Lord Sunday, February 26, 2023 in Bridgeport.

Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 3, 2023 at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 10:30-11:30 a.m. prior to the service at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Nellie was born on April 9, 1940 to Lonzy...

Feb 25, 2023

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, Kenneth L. McKay, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 91.

Kenneth was born on September 14, 1931, in Park Springs, TX, to Calvin Luther (CL)and Ilo Sue (Thomason) McKay. He received his Master's Degree from the Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1971.  He...

Feb 25, 2023

Decatur ~ María Amelia Rodríguez De Inguanzo, 76 años, fue a estar con nuestro Señor el sábado 25 de febrero de 2023.

La misa de entierro cristiano es a las 11 AM del miércoles en la Iglesia Católica Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María en Decatur con entierro en el cementerio de Oaklawn. La familia recibirá a...

Feb 24, 2023

Hillsboro- Melvin Dean Splawn, 84 went to be with our Lord Friday February 24, 2023.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the New Beginnings International Church in Fort Worth with burial at Boyd Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Mark Couch will officiate. Pallbearers are Jeffrey Splawn,...

Feb 22, 2023

Decatur ~ Billie Kathryn Dunn, 87, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Bethel Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Fred Raney and Jack Watson will...

Feb 22, 2023

Greenwood ~ Elmer N. Wells, 88, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Greenwood Baptist Church in Wise County with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at the church.

Elmer was born June 24, 1934 to Elmer and...

Feb 21, 2023

Sunset ~ Denice Stidham, 54, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Decatur.

Denice was born on November 13, 1968 to James Edward and Rachel Miranda (Eldridge) Gill in Chico. She was a cashier at Walmart for many years. Denice was a beloved companion, sister, and a friend to many.

She...