Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Lance Parker
Apr 20, 2026
Bridgeport ~ William Lance Parker, 55, went to be with our Lord on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Bridgeport.
Funeral service is 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 27th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Thomas Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Lance was born on August 19, 1970, to William...
Roy Arthor Steel
Apr 21, 2026
Roy Arthor Steel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and community leader, passed away on April 21, 2026, in Denton, Texas. Born on December 22, 1942, in McAlester, Oklahoma, Roy lived a life marked by dedication, service, and heartfelt commitment to his family and his community.
Roy's journey was one of strong work ethic and service, beginning with his honorable retirement...
Margie Marie Young
Apr 23, 2026
Margie Marie Young, 55 passed from this earth Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 28th 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.
Full obituary to follow.
Terry Max Reynolds
Apr 21, 2026
Graveside Service for Terry Max Reynolds, 89, of Pittsburg, Texas, is 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 1st, at Boonsville Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home Bridgeport. Full obituary to follow.
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Misty Nicole Drake
Apr 18, 2026
Misty Nicole Drake, 43, of Denton entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, April 18, 2026 after a short battle of a rare form of colon cancer. A life well lived in a short amount of time. Misty was born on October 7, 1982 to Ernest Royce and Mary Evelyn (Stevens) Drake in Bedford, Texas. She was a licensed...
Lorenella Cooper
Apr 22, 2026
Lorenella “Nella” Cooper, 81, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Funeral is Saturday, April 25 at 11:00 am at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial in Boyd Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday, April 24, from 6:00-7:30 pm at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Chad Monk will officiate. Pallbearers will include Brad Cooper, Dusty Cooper, Dalton Cooper,...
Perry Burch Reid
Apr 20, 2026
Perry Burch Reid passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose strength and kindness left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.
Perry shared 55 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Debbie Reid. Together, they built a life centered on love, family,...
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...
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,...
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...
