Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes

Nov 6, 2024

Paradise~ J.T. “Pops” Ward, 87, went to be with our Lord on November 6th, 2024 in Denton.

Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, November 8th, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Graveside is 10:15 a.m. Friday, November 22nd, at DFW National Cemetery.

J.T. was born on April 20th, 1937 to J.W. and...

Nov 5, 2024

Lisa Peyton, 55, of Decatur went to be with her Lord & Savior Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Memorial Service is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at Crossroads Church in Decatur.

Lisa was born November 11th, 1968 to Albert Isaac and Marjorie Fay (Scrimp) Goff in Ft. Worth, Texas. She...

Nov 5, 2024

Judy Gale Neal Sisk, 82, went to be with our Lord, Monday, November 4, 2024.

Judy was born on May 8, 1942, in Birdville, TX to Clarence Albert and Rosa Lee Neal. Judy graduated in 1960 from Bowie High School. She was united in marriage, August 15th, 1960, to Milton Edgar Sisk of Alvord, TX, and they...

Nov 5, 2024

Betty Louise Wells, 72, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Betty was born on September 25, 1952 in El Dorado, Arkansas to Beatrice and Asa Roy Bolding.

Betty was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a grandmother, a great grandmother, an aunt, a friend, and an...

Nov 4, 2024

Betty Freiley, 81, of Decatur passed from this earth Monday, November 4th, 2024 in Bowie, Texas.

Betty was born August 10th, 1943 to Homer and Pearlene Raper. She was a retired bookkeeper for Tandy Corporation after many years in the business industry. Betty was united in marriage to William Freiley in Weatherford, Texas. She was a beloved...

Nov 4, 2024

Leslie Raymond Laeger, 80 of Rhome passed from this earth Monday, November 4th, 2024 in Dallas, Texas.

Leslie was born August 24th, 1944 to Leslie and Katheryn (Crowe) Laeger in Walla Walla, Washington. He was united in marriage to Tresa Potts in California, married for many years before her passing. Leslie was a retired truck driver, in...

Nov 1, 2024

Samuel Kyle Walker, 28. of Alvord passed from this earth Friday, November 1st, 2024 in McKinney, Texas.

Samuel was born May 4th, 1996 to Samuel Joseph and Tracy Lou (Thrash) Walker in Irving, Texas. He was united in marriage September 3rd, 2016 to Nathaly Feliciano Rivera in Lewisville, Texas. Samuel was an Equipment Engineer at Qorvo Semi-Conductors,...

Nov 1, 2024

Teresa Gustke, 53, passed from this Earth, on November 1, 2024 at Faith Presbyterian Hospice after a long battle against cancer.

Funeral service is 11 AM Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial immediately following at Eternal Oaks Cemetery in Runaway Bay. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service at...

Oct 27, 2024

Jerry Thomas Miller, 82, passed from this earth Sunday, October 27th, 2024.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 1st, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Gerre Joiner will officiate. Pallbearers include Jerrod Spence, Cameron Ratcliff,...

Oct 26, 2024

Mark Allen Thomas, 71, left this earth Saturday, October 26th, 2024 in Denton, Texas.

Mark was born May 1st, 1953 to William F. and Rita (Mark) Thomas in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage September 19th, 1980 to Jane Archbold in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mark was a retired Chemical Engineer after many years in the Oil &...

Oct 26, 2024

Stephen Wren, 75, passed away on October 26, 2024 after a battle with Parkinson's Disease. Following a private graveside service, a Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday October 30, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Decatur, Texas. The family will visit with guests Tuesday October 29, 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, also at First...

Oct 24, 2024

Beverly Jean Johnson, 85, of Boyd went to be with our Lord Thursday, October 24th, 2024 in Springtown, Texas.

Celebration of Life is 11-1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31st at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, burial at DFW National Cemetery at a later date.

Beverly was born January 7th, 1939 to Robert Francis and Elsie...

Oct 23, 2024

Teresa Lynn Applewhite, 67, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday October 23, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at her home.

Memorial Service is November 1, 2024 at the First Baptist Church in Decatur, at 2 PM.

Officiant is David Lowrie.

Teresa was born November 27, 1956 in Duncan Oklahoma to Loyal...

Oct 23, 2024

Janice Elaine Calvert,88, of Argyle went to be with our Lord Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 in Bedford, Texas.

Janice was born February 22nd, 1936 to Jesse Duey and Bessie Lucille (Crum) Nichols in Westville, Oklahoma. She was united in marriage in 1954 to Barney Calvert, Sr. in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. Janice was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and...

Oct 22, 2024

Nancy Jane Hoyl, 80, went to be with our Lord, Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in Decatur.

Funeral service is 11:30 AM Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 10-11 AM before the service at the funeral home.

Gerre Joiner will officiate. Pallbearers will include Robert Faulkner,...

Oct 21, 2024

Michael David “Butch” McCain, 78, of Chico went to be with our Lord Monday, October 21, 2024 in Chico.

Graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Lonestar Cemetery in Chico, Texas. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

John Gann will officiate. Pallbearers include Zack, Marcus,...

Oct 19, 2024

Bobby Jess Askey, 90, of Decatur passed from this earth Saturday, October 19th, 2024.

Graveside Service is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 24th, 2024 at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 10-11:00 a.m. before the service at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Phillip Askey will officiate.

Bobby was born November 6th, 1933 to William...

Oct 18, 2024

Bridgeport ~ Luis Gonzalez, 64, went to be with our Lord Friday, October 18, 2024 in Bridgeport.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 21st, at St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church in Bridgeport with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with Rosary...

Oct 14, 2024

Juanita Faye Green, 77, of Alvord went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, October 14, 2024.

Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Sunset Cemetery. Family will receive friends Thursday, 5-7:00 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel.

Bill Cleveland and Ken Herring will officiate. Pallbearers include...

Oct 12, 2024

Catherine Mellory Smith, 68, passed away on October 12, 2024 in Paradise, Texas. Born on March 24, 1956, Cathy, as she was affectionately known, was a beacon of joy and strength to all who knew her.

Cathy’s life was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family and her faith. Her presence brightened any room, and her...