Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Reginaldo S. Valdez
Mar 3, 2026
Reginaldo S. Valdez, 76, passed from this earth Tuesday, March 3, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Reginaldo was born November 5, 1949 to Jesus Valdez and Bernandina Sanchez Valdez in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico. He was...
Maria De Jesus Rivas
Mar 3, 2026
Maria de Jesus Rivas, 91, went to be with our Lord on March 03, 2026, in Decatur, Texas. Maria de Jesus was born on December 25, 1934 to Jose Inez and Petra (Fraga) Valdez in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico. She was united in holy matrimony with Pablo Rivas in June 4th 1955 and later emigrated to the United States in 1968....
Bobbie Alene Laing
Mar 5, 2026
Bobbie Alene Laing, 63, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Thursday, March 5th, 2026 in Plano, Texas.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 13th at House of Prayer in Newark, Texas with burial at Aurora Cemetery.
Rick Neathery will officiate.
Bobbie was born May 22, 1962 to Harold Joe and Eva Charlene (Hopper) Norris, Sr. in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was...
Maria Elena Baltierra
Mar 2, 2026
Maria Elena Baltierra, 62, of Decatur, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Maria was born on March 2, 1964, in León to Florencio Becerra and Matilde Aguado. From an early age, she carried a warm spirit and a compassionate heart, always finding joy in caring for others. For many years, Maria...
Phillip Ray Ryan, Sr.
Feb 25, 2026
Phil Ryan August 10, 1945 – February 25, 2026
Phil Ryan, a highly decorated Texas Ranger, transformative three-term Wise County Sheriff, and respected leader in North Texas law enforcement, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at the age of 80, following a battle with heart disease and other health complications.
Born August 10, 1945, in Oklahoma and raised in the...
Allen Lester Arnold
Feb 20, 2026
Allen Lester Arnold, 75, of Decatur, went to be with our Lord on February 20, 2026, in Dallas.
Memorial service will be 11 AM Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur.
Full obituary to follow.
Charles "Chuck" Louis Heaberlin
Mar 3, 2026
Charles Louis “Chuck” Heaberlin -- father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loving husband for 70 years -- passed away on March 3 at age 95, while under hospice care following a brief illness.
Born in Wurtland, Kentucky in 1930 to Alberta and Herald Heaberlin, Chuck lived in several locations in Illinois and Texas with his wife and family before settling in Decatur for the last...
Linda Nell Stogner
Feb 28, 2026
Decatur ~ Linda Nell Stogner, 75, went to be with our Lord Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Decatur.
Memorial Service is at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd.
Linda was born on November 25, 1950, to Warren Austin and Arlene Ruby (Ferrell) Stogner in Cordell, Oklahoma. She earned her Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from Tarrant...
Margaret Louise Cowart
Feb 28, 2026
Fort Worth ~ Margaret Louise Cowart, 89, went to be with our Lord Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Funeral Service is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd. Family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Margaret was born on December 20, 1936, to Frank and Helen (Day) Pluckebaum...
Ethel Lenora Cansler
Feb 26, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Ethel Lenora Cansler, 91, went home to be with our Lord Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Decatur.
Funeral is at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1st, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Brother Gary Dimmitt to officiate. Pallbearers are Kyler Holley,...
Sandra "Annette" Riley
Feb 24, 2026
Sandra “Annette” Riley, 81, of Decatur went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Denton, Texas surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral is 10 AM Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Bethel Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday.
Matt Gage and Larry Gage will officiate. Pallbearers will include Zachary...
Thomas Bohannan
Feb 22, 2026
Thomas David Bohannan, 66, of Ft. Worth passed from this earth Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Memorial Service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28th at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd, Texas.
Tommy was born September 30, 1959 to Ernest Ross and Elizabeth Joyce (DeLorge) Bohannan in Dallas, Texas. He attended North Lake College, receiving his GED. Tommy was...
Susan Kay Boswell
Feb 21, 2026
Susan Kay Boswell, 78, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Susan was born November 28, 1947 to James Walter and LaVerne Katherine (Thurman) Brazele in Plainview, Texas. She was united in marriage January 20, 1973 to Roger Dean Boswell in Dallas, Texas. Susan graduated from West Texas State University with a Bachelor Degree in English...
Roberto M. Lara
Feb 21, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Roberto M. Lara, 102, went to be with our Lord Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Bridgeport.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 27th, at St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church in Bridgeport with burial at the Mexican Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with Rosary at...
Alton Almon Smith
Feb 20, 2026
Alton Almon Smith was born in Jack County on August 18, 1937, to Lindsey and Dorothy Smith, and passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026, in Decatur.
Memorial service will be at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Decatur.
He graduated from Jacksboro High School in 1955, then attended radio technical school and roughnecked or drove...
Patricia Gail Rogers
Feb 17, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Gail Rogers went to be with the Lord on February 17, 2026.
Service of Remembrance is 1:00-3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Patty was born November 7th, 1947 to Robert and Wynema Smith in Santa Monica, California. She moved to Texas as a baby and graduated from Bridgeport High School. Patty dedicated her life...
Walter Sanford Jones
Feb 16, 2026
Walter S. Jones, 62, of Rhome passed from this earth Monday, February 16, 2026 in Decatur, Texas.
Walter was born June 13, 1963 to William and Eva Fay (Hughes) Jones in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was a beloved father who will be missed greatly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Eva Fay (Jones) Britton; his brother Chris Hughes;...
TeCaro Pegues Noble Glover
Feb 16, 2026
Heaven gained the kindest angel you could ever meet. TeCaro Pegues Noble Glover “Te” went to be with the Lord and her many missed loved ones on February 16, 2026. She passed away peacefully in her sleep in her bed and in her beloved cabin. This was always the way she wanted.
Te was born a surprise Christmas baby on December...
George Thompson
Feb 15, 2026
George Thompson, 65, of Newark passed from this earth Sunday, February 15th, 2026 in Decatur, Texas.
Memorial Service is 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21st at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur.
George was born December 16th, 1960 to Melvin Preston and Billye Ruth (Shockley) Thompson in Dallas, Texas. He was a repairman for many years. George loved country music and his family....
Virginia Darlene Hamm
Feb 14, 2026
Virginia Darlene Hamm, 86, went home to be with her Lord and
Savior on February 14, 2026. After a life so faithfully lived, her earthly
journey ended peacefully as she stepped into eternal healing and
perfect peace.
Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Victory Family
Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will
receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral...
