Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
L.W. Mann
Apr 15, 2026
L. W. Mann, age 93, passed away and into heaven on April 15, 2026.
A native Texan, he was born on July 20, 1932, in Wise County’s Deep Creek Community to Mary and Frank Mann, both from local pioneer families. He married Patsy (Pat) Underwood in Weatherford, Texas, on May 7, 1950; their marriage lasted until her passing on August 4,...
Richard J. Ivy
Apr 16, 2026
Richard J. Ivy, 92, went to be with his Lord Thursday, April 16, 2026.
Graveside Service is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Sweetwater Cemetery in Decatur, Texas. Family will receive friends 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, April 20th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Richard was born January 29, 1934 to James and Alta Ellen (Gage) Ivy in Sweetwater Community outside of...
Samuel Wilson Merrell
Apr 16, 2026
Samuel Wilson Merrell, 79, of Springtown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2026, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and a life well lived.
Family (5:00 p.m.) and friends (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.) are invited to gather for visitation on Tuesday evening at the funeral home. A celebration of Samuel’s life will be held at 1:00...
Jimmie Leon Rice
Apr 7, 2026
Jimmie Leon Rice, 72, of Lovington, passed away on April 7, 2026, peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Jimmie was born on June 4, 1953, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Jimmie Bryan and Lola Vivian (Youngblood) Rice. He spent his life rooted in the land and community he loved, working in the oilfield and ranching throughout his years. Jimmie was known for...
Bobbie Gay Colvin
Apr 6, 2026
Aurora- Bobbie Gay Colvin, 67, went to be with our Lord Monday, April 6th, in Decatur.
Funeral Service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 11th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd, with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Bobby Greenwood, Bobby Moore, Kyle Walker, Eric Evans, Reedie...
William A. Scarborough
Apr 5, 2026
Newark ~ William A. Scarborough, 85, went to be with our Lord Sunday, April 5, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Family will welcome friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd, followed by a graveside service at 2:45 p.m. at Aurora Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jake Richardson, Robert Richardson, Keaton Scarborough, Rusty Scarborough, Mickey Scarborough,...
Julie Felt
Apr 4, 2026
Julie Felt, 42, of Decatur passed from this earth Saturday, April 4th, 2026.
Memorial Service is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Decatur, Texas. Family Visitation is 1 hour prior to the service at the church, 10:00 a.m.
Julie was born May 17th, 1983 to Daniel and Janet (Hall) Evans in American...
Donna Kaye Currie
Apr 1, 2026
Donna Kaye Currie, 73, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in Eastland, Texas.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday the 7th at the funeral home.
Jimmy Withers will officiate. Pallbearers include Bill Jenkins. Brendan Saunders, Jacoby Read, Blake...
Connie Marie Malek
Mar 30, 2026
Connie Marie Malek, 75, of Paradise went to be with her Lord Monday, March 30, 2026 in Denton, Texas.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 6th, 2026 at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur with burial at Megargel Cemetery in Megargel, Texas. Family will receive friends 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in...
Harold J. "Snuffy" Chancellor
Mar 30, 2026
Harold “Snuffy” Chancellor, 86, of Rhome left this earth Monday, March 30th, 2026 in Decatur.
Memorial Service is 11 A.M. Monday, April 6th, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Snuffy was born June 16th, 1939 to Jack and Marveline (Grigsby) Chancellor in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Carter Riverside High School. Snuffy was known as an exceptional Rodeo Clown and entertainer....
John Wayne Hood
Mar 29, 2026
A beloved soul who touched many lives, John Wayne Hood, 69, of Livingston, TX, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2026, in Boyd, TX.
Graveside Service is 10 AM Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at Earthman Resthaven in Houston, TX.
John was born on April 6, 1956, to Benny Hood and Valerie Jean Williams in Houston, TX. John was raised...
Fredonna June Burrows
Mar 28, 2026
Donna J. Burrows, 69 of Chico, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. She was born to the late Merton and Wilda Moss on February 2, 1957, in Kingsville, TX.
Memorial Service is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 1st, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
Donna is survived by her best friend and husband, of 49 years, Gary Burrows of Chico; son,...
Tyler Paul Caster
Mar 28, 2026
Tyler Paul Caster, 33, of Sunset left this earth Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Stephenville.
Memorial Visitation is 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, April 6th, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Tyler was born February 25th, 1993 to Christopher and Shana (Puls) Caster in Fort Worth, Texas. He was a musician in heart and worked as a Car Mechanic. Tyler was a beloved...
Roscoe Brian Walker
Mar 26, 2026
Roscoe Brian Walker, 60, of Chico left this earth Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Denton County.
Memorial Service is 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 3rd, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, Texas.
Roscoe was born April 30th, 1965 to James Ray and Carroll (Weatherly) Walker in Duncan, Oklahoma. He worked for Right at Home as a caretaker. Roscoe was a beloved father,...
Charles A. "Chock" Taylor
Mar 26, 2026
Charles A. “Chock” Taylor, 75, of Decatur went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Chock was born January 21, 1951 in Whitewright, Texas at home to John Robert Taylor and Lena Elizabeth (Ewing) Taylor, he was the 8th child of 11. He married Deana Dodson in Plano, Texas on December 16, 1978. They settled in Decatur, Texas...
Pamela Jane Riley
Mar 26, 2026
Pamela Jane Riley, born on October 25, 1947, in the small, close-knit community of Justin, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2026, in Dallas, TX. The life she lived was as vivid and enduring as the town where her journey began—a journey marked by warmth, spirited resilience, and genuine connection.
Visitation to honor Pamela’s memory will be held on March 31,...
Kathy Durham
Mar 25, 2026
Newark ~ Kathy (Chesshir) Durham, 81, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Kathy was born on October 5, 1944, to D.E. Chesshir and Genevieve (Stone) Chesshir in Silverton, Texas. She was united in marriage to Page Durham on December 2, 1960, in Lockney, Texas. Kathy was a homemaker who devoted her time to...
LaTonne Sewalt Enright
Mar 24, 2026
LaTonne Sewalt Enright was born January 23, 1939 in Brownwood, TX. to Royce and Myra Dixon Sewalt. She died Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at her home in Decatur, TX.
LaTonne graduated from Afton, OK High School and attended numerous universities before graduating with a Bachelor’s and Masters of Education from Texas Women’s University. Her entire 34 years of teaching business courses...
Suzanne Elizabeth Bennett
Mar 23, 2026
Suzanne Elizabeth Bennett, 76, of Decatur passed from this earth Monday, March 23rd, 2026.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26th at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Suzanne was born May 26th, 1949 to Albert Eldon and Ruby Christine (Rowan) Rice in Dallas, Texas. She was united in marriage January 13th, 1995 to Roger Bennett in Las Vegas, Nevada. Suzanne graduated Coppell High School....
Ann Dundek-Gerst
Mar 22, 2026
A gracious and loving lady, Ann Dundek Gerst, age 99, of Decatur, Texas, passed from this earth to join her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 22, 2026, in Bridgeport, Texas.
Ann was born on October 13, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois, to Andrew Behro Dundek and Anna (Marko) Dundek, both of whom immigrated from Czechoslovakia around 1913 at the age of 18.
She...
