Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Bennie Wayne "Ben" Kelley
Jan 5, 2023
Newark ~ Bennie Wayne “Ben” Kelley, 79, born on January 8, 1943 passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 5, 2023.
Ben was a veteran who served our country with pride in the United States Army. He was also an Air Traffic Controller for many years until his retirement, and was also known to play...
Laura Mooney Hubbard Brewer
Jan 4, 2023
Alvord ~ Laura Mooney Hubbard Brewer, 85, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Laura was born March 2, 1937 to Harvey Madison, Jr. and Mary Jo (Hopson) Mooney in Decatur, Texas. She was a retired clerk for...
Ronda Jean Holley
Jan 3, 2023
Paradise~ Ronda Jean Holley, 68, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at home in Paradise, Texas.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial to follow in Boonsville Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home....
Robert Benjamin "Ben" Holly
Jan 2, 2023
Decatur ~ Robert “Ben” Holly, 74, went to be with our Lord Monday, January 2, 2023.
Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2023 at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Alvord Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Ken Hering and Bill Cleveland will officiate....
Evelyn Newberry
Jan 2, 2023
Decatur – Evelyn Christine Newberry, 77 went to be with our Lord Monday, January 2, 2023 in Decatur.
Funeral is10 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Family will receive friends, Friday 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pastor Doug Acklie will officiate. Pallbearers will be Patrick Newberry, Richard Newberry, Justin Newberry, Chris Newberry, ...
Eleazar Perez Najera
2023
Decatur ~ Eleazar Pérez Nájera, de 61 años, fue a estar con el Señor el lunes 17 de julio de 2023 en Fort Worth.
La familia recibirá a sus amigos de 6 a 8 PM el jueves en Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur con Rosario a las 7 PM. El entierro será en el cementerio Salitral De Carrera...
Cleta Joyce (Boyd) Emerson
2023
Cleta Joyce Emerson, 92, of Highland Village, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2023 at Flat Rock Cemetery in Audubon, Texas.
Gerre Joiner will officiate.
Cleta was born October 30, 1930 in Hillsboro, Texas. She was...
Joann (Workman) Mcconnell
Jan 1, 2023
JoAnn McConnell, 72, went to be with our Lord January 1, 2023 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2022 at Old Country Church in Bowie with burial at Sunset Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Doyle Wade will officiate. Pallbearers include Dustin...
Peggy Laverne (Clemons) Boudreaux
Dec 31, 2022
Peggy Lavern Clemons Boudreaux got her angel wings December 31, 2022. She was born May 14, 1947, the first child born to Hubert Russell Clemons and Dorothy Kyser Clemons (von Bose).
Peggy graduated from Vidor High School in Vidor, Texas, in 1966, and married her husband, Bobby, that summer. Several years later, they moved their family to...
Coy Lee Newby
Dec 31, 2022
Boyd - Coy Lee Newby, 73, went to be with our Lord Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Dallas.
Funeral Service will be 2 pm Saturday at First Baptist Church in Boyd with burial at Boyd Cemetery. Family will receive friends 12 – 2 pm prior to the service at the church.
Rev. Joe Lieb will...
Martha Elena (Ruiz) Salinas
Dec 31, 2022
Decatur ~ Martha Elena Salinas, de 78 años, fue a estar con nuestro Señor el sábado 31 de diciembre de 2022.
La misa de entierro cristiano es el viernes 12:30 p.m. el 6 de enero de 2022 en la Iglesia Católica Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María en Decatur con entierro en el cementerio de Oaklawn. La...
James Paul "Jim" Mercer
Dec 31, 2022
Decatur ~ James Paul “Jim” Mercer, 88, went to be with our Lord Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Joe Hoag will officiate. Pallbearers include Chris Mercer,...
Gary Dale Deering
Dec 30, 2022
Gary Dale Deering, 53, of Duncan, Oklahoma, went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 30th, 2022 in Big Springs, Texas.
Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
Bro. Bo Johnson will officiate.
Gary was born on July 1st, 1969 to Clyde...
Robert Dean "Bob" Builta
Dec 30, 2022
Boyd – Robert Dean “Bob” Builta, 84, went to be with our Lord, Friday December 30, 2022 in Boyd.
Graveside Service is 1 :00 p.m. Saturday at Aurora Cemetery.
Rev. Doug Acklie will officiate.
Bob was born September 15, 1938 to John Henry and Louella Elnora (McDonald) Builta in Caldwell, Kansas. He was...
Lenard Roy Reynolds, Sr.
Dec 29, 2022
Boyd – Lenard R. Reynolds, Sr. passed from this life on December 29, 2022 in Decatur, Texas.
Memorial Service will be held at Rhome Church of Christ by Eddie Montgomery of Springtown and Roy Deaver of Rhome Church of Christ. Burial will be at the Crowell Cemetery in Crowell, Texas.
Mr. Reynolds was born to...
Juan Olivas
Dec 28, 2022
Newark ~ Juan Olivas, 73, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Decatur, Texas.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Juan was born February 5, 1949 to Casimiro and Eulalia (Sital) Olivas in Durango, Mexico. He was united in marriage to Guadalupe Medrano...
Buddy Lee Woody, Sr.
Dec 25, 2022
Aurora ~ Buddy Lee Woody, Sr., 65, went to be with our Lord Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Aurora.
Buddy was born on January 18, 1957 to Earnest Wayne, Sr. and Barbara Ann (Rainey) Woody in Dallas. He was the business owner of Buddy’s Aluminum Company. Buddy was a beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and a friend....
Carrie Ann Floyd
Dec 25, 2022
Denton~ Carrie Ann Floyd, 38, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 25th, 2022 in Denton, Texas.
Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial to follow at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Rev....
Clarence Lee Pitts
Dec 25, 2022
Jacksboro ~ Clarence Lee Pitts, 79, went to be with our Lord Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Jacksboro.
Graveside Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 at Willow Point Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Rev. Sonny Smith will officiate.
Pallbearers are to include Heath Boswell,...
James Edward Ostwinkle
Dec 24, 2022
Haslet- James Edward Ostwinkle, 86, went to be with our Lord Saturday December 24, 2022 in Justin Texas.
No service at this time.
James was born on March 12, 1936 to LeRoy and Philmena (Deitering) Ostwinkle in Des Moines, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Ruth Stevens on July 23, 1955 in Des Moines,...
