Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Lavinda Ann Suson
Sep 19, 2026
Lavinda Ann “Buntin” Suson, 83, of Alvord, Texas, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on September 19, 2026. Lavinda was born on February 27, 1943, in Stamford, Texas, to Clifford and Delma Buntin. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who devoted much of her life to the people she loved most.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday,...
Shirley Sutton
Sep 20, 2026
Chico ~ Shirley Sutton, 68, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Funeral Service is at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 25th, at Plano Bible Chapel in Plano, with burial at 4:00 p.m. at Lone Star Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.
Shirley was born on August 19, 1958, to Alvin...
Elizabeth Ann Dunning
Sep 5, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Grimsley) Dunning of Decatur passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Ann, as all called her, was born on Sunday, December 28,1947 in Alvord, Texas to parents Jacob Charles (J.C.) and Gertrude (Downing) Grimsley and is a graduate of Alvord High School in 1966. She married Vallon (Val) Emmons Dunning on February 9, 1986, and they were married for...
John M. Dillinder
Sep 18, 2026
Bridgeport ~ John M. Dillinder, 66, went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Bridgeport.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
John was born on March 15, 1960, to Harold G. and Betty E. (Cox) Dillinder in Ranger. He spent many hardworking years in the...
Jimmy Dale Tackett
Sep 22, 2026
Paradise ~ Jimmy Dale Tackett, 81, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Bridgeport.
Funeral Service is at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 28th, at First Baptist Church in Cottondale, with burial at Friendship Cemetery. Family will receive friends 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Jimmy was born on April 3, 1945, to...
Roy Dale Hale
Sep 12, 2026
Roy Dale Hale, 73, was born on August 25, 1953, in Decatur, Texas, to Wiley Ward Hale and Nannie Lou (Lewis) Hale. Dale was a man with a big heart, a strong faith, and a personality that lit up every room. He loved to pick, cut up, and make people laugh. He never needed a reason to have a good...
Richard A. Phelps
Sep 18, 2026
Richard Phelps of Conroe, Texas passed away on September 18, 2026.
Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on August 5, 1928, Richard was the son of Beatrice Nichols and Harley P. Phelps. Early farm life instilled a lifelong appreciation of the outdoors. Researching and identifying plants was a favorite hobby.
Richard completed his undergraduate studies at Purdue University. Upon completing his doctorate at Michigan...
Henry "H.L." Lewis Ross, Jr.
Sep 17, 2026
Henry “H.L.” Lewis Ross, Jr., 84, of Alvord went to be with his Lord Thursday, September 17, 2026 in Decatur, Texas.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 22nd at Decatur Church of Christ with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Rick Ross will officiate. Pallbearers include A.J. Kapavik, Andrew Kapavik, Will...
Valeria Joy Lewis
Sep 15, 2026
Valeria Joy Cleveland Lewis, 93, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Decatur, Texas, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Val, as she was known, was born July 16, 1933 to Oran Bob and Memry (Funchess) Cleveland in Decatur, Texas. She was united in marriage March 20, 1953 and had three children in this union, Marcy Gay Hudson, Leslie...
Leta Carol Paddack
Sep 15, 2026
Springtown ~ Leta Carol Paddack, 72, went to be with our Lord on September, 15, 2026, in Springtown.
Leta was born on February 9, 1954, to Carol Edward and Cleta Oleta (North) Taylor in Decatur. She was united in marriage to Dennis Kirby in 1992. Leta proudly owned and operated Leta’s Neon Moon for many years, a beloved part of her...
Dale Morris
Sep 14, 2026
Dale Morris Sr. passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, after a brief illness. He was a Texas musical legend, champion fiddler, teacher, songwriter, mentor, and one of the masters who helped spread the Texas style of fiddling from contests and jam sessions, far beyond the state of Texas.
Born on November 25, 1944, in Sanger, Texas, Dale was the oldest...
Gaylon Jay Dorsey
Sep 8, 2026
Gaylon Jay Dorsey, 71, of Decatur passed from this earth Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Gaylon was born August 6, 1955 to Gaylon James and Dottie (Kellam) Dorsey in Denton, Texas. He was united in marriage September 2, 2008 to Mary Fenelon in Denton. Gaylon has some college and went on to be self-employed with a trucking company. He loved his family...
Charlene Pitts
Sep 8, 2026
Charlene Pitts, 93 years, 1 month, 19 days, passed away on September 8, 2026, in Boyd, Texas. She was born on July 20, 1933, in Boyd, and remained closely tied to the community that was both her birthplace and her home throughout her life. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Hawkins Funeral Home...
Deaun Carpenter
Sep 8, 2026
Paradise ~ Deaun Carpenter, 76, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, in Paradise.
Deaun was born on October 7th, 1949, to Harold and Bettye Jo (Fine) Carpenter in Little Field, Texas. He was united in marriage to Marsha Lee Carpenter on August 7th, 1971, and shared 53 years, building a life filled with love, family, and...
Elizabeth H. Dendy
Sep 7, 2026
Elizabeth H. Dendy, lovingly known to many as “Granno,” passed away on September 7, 2026, in Decatur. She was born on November 27, 1942, in France to Isidor and Clair “Little Grandma” Montoya. Throughout her life, Elizabeth carried a bright spirit, a great sense of humor, and a love of laughter that stayed with her and touched those around her.
A...
Willie Reed, Jr.
Sep 5, 2026
Willie Reed, Jr. passed from this earth Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Decatur, Texas.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 21st at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas.
Willie was born March 2, 1957 to Willie Joe & Virginia Kay (Jonas) Reed, Sr. in Dallas, Texas. He was united in marriage February 2, 1977 to Bridget Cohoon in Joplin, Missouri. Willie...
James Ray "Jim" Haire, Sr.
Sep 5, 2026
James Ray “Jim” Haire, Sr.,63, of Sunset passed from this earth Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 10th at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Sunset Cemetery.
Cole Wells will officiate. Pallbearers include James Haire, Jr., Blake Haire, Justin Haire, Dustin Haire, Jerry Haire III, David Beauchamp, and Chris Bull.
Jim was born April 27, 1963 to...
Juan Manuel Saldaña Esparza
Sep 4, 2026
Boyd ~ 58, Juan Manuel Saldaña Esparza entered eternal rest on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Dallas.
Juan Manuel was born on July 19, 1968, to Margarito Saldaña Valero and Petra Esparza Escareño in Mazapil, Zacatecas. He was united in marriage to Tomasa Rubio on July 25, 2008, in Decatur. Juan Manuel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted family...
Wiley R. Anderson
Sep 3, 2026
Chico ~ Wiley R. Anderson, 88, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Chico.
Funeral Service is at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pastor Phillip Weitner to officiate. Pallbearers include William...
