Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Bobbye Arlene Nelson
Apr 25, 2026
Alvord ~ Bobbye Arlene Nelson, 80, went to be with our Lord Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Decatur.
Funeral Service is 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2nd, at Twin Oaks Assembly of God in Bridgeport with burial at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 6th, at DFW National Cemetery. Family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Lenda Tedder to officiate. Pallbearers...
Stacy Dean Connally
May 3, 2026
Stacy Dean Connally, 61 of Paradise, Texas passed away on May 3, 2026.
He was born on March 9, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Stacy spent much of his life working in construction. Outside of work, he found joy in the simple things - hunting, fishing and tending his garden, especially planting watermelons. He appreciated the simple things in life and had...
Charles William Montgomery
May 4, 2026
Charles William Montgomery went to be with his Lord Monday, May 4th, 2026.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 8th at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg, Texas.
Full obituary will follow.
John Kent Welch
Apr 27, 2026
John Kent Welch, 88, formerly of Nocona, passed from this earth Monday, April 27, 2026.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur, TX. Pastor Chris Wann of Community Church will officiate the gathering.
John was born November 13, 1937 to Archie Blake “Blackie” Welch and Mable Veretto Welch Diehl in Bryson, TX. He was united...
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...
Melinda Ann Gasperson
May 3, 2026
Melinda Ann Gasperson, 65, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Monday, May 3rd, 2026.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 12th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 11th at the funeral home.
Gerre Joiner will officiate. Pallbearers will include Willy Gasperson, Chance Gasperson, Chase Gasperson, Catcher Gasperson,...
Frances M. Prendez Kolker
May 1, 2026
Mass of Christian Burial for Frances M. Prendez Kolker, 99, of Lawton, Oklahoma, is 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 15th, at St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church in Bridgeport, with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Full obituary to follow.
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Helen Davis
May 1, 2026
Helen Davis, 83, of Alvord went to be with her Lord Friday, May 1st, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5th at Hopewell Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Family Visitation is 6-8:00 p.m. Monday, May 4th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Sam Kirkland and Dan Sparkman will officiate. Pallbearers include Jeremy Davis,...
Robert Stephen Howery
Apr 30, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Robert Stephen Howery, 79, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Decatur, TX.
Robert (Bob) was born on October 14, 1946, to Billy "W.N." and Geraldine (Francisco) Howery in Des Moines, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Susan Marie Sieg on June 24, 1967, in Osseo Wisconsin.
Bob, whose father and grandfather were railroaders, began...
Stephen Wesley Venable
Apr 29, 2026
Paradise ~ Stephen Wesley Venable, 78, went to be with our Lord, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Denton.
Stephen was born on September 20, 1947, in Fort Worth. He retired from Poly Tech in Fort Worth, where he worked as a manufacturer. Stephen was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many who miss him dearly.
Those left behind to cherish his...
Billie Farley
Apr 29, 2026
Billie “Bill” Farley, 83, passed away on April 29, 2026.
Bill was born on August 13, 1942, in Evarts, Kentucky. In his later years, he made his home in Decatur, Texas, where he lived a steady life centered around the people he loved.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharyn Farley, in 2017.
He is survived by his brother, James...
Jerry Wayne Lee
Apr 29, 2026
Rhome ~ Jerry Wayne Lee, 76, of Rhome, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Graveside Service is 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 4th, at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd. Wise County Veterans Group will provide military honors.
Honorary Pallbearers are Jason Kurtz,...
Geary Lewis Washburn
Apr 28, 2026
Geary Lewis Washburn, 85, of Decatur went to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
John Hogan and Gerre Joiner will officiate. Pallbearers are Kyle Stephens, Brian Whaley, David Cowan,...
Juan Madrid
Apr 25, 2026
Juan Madrid, 51, of Runaway Bay passed from this earth Saturday, April 25th, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 4th at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3rd at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, with Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Juan was...
Leon Coleman
Apr 25, 2026
Leon Coleman of Aurora, Tx passed away at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the age of 91. Leon was born October 4, 1934, in Delhi, Oklahoma to Lillian and Jesse Coleman. He attended school in Delhi, Oklahoma, and then Boyd, Tx graduating in 1952. On March 11, 1955, he married the love of his life, Delores Thornton....
Gabina Rodarte-Marquez Pacheco
Apr 25, 2026
Gabina Rodarte-Marquez Pacheco, de 72 años y residente de Rhome, partió a la presencia del Señor el sábado 25 de abril de 2026, rodeada de sus seres queridos.La Misa de Exequias se celebrará el sábado 2 de mayo 10 a.m. en la Iglesia Católica de la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María, en Decatur. El velorio familiar tendrá lugar el...
Jimmie Ray Baird
Apr 25, 2026
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In Loving Memory of Jimmie Ray “Pa” Baird
Our beloved Daddy, Daddy-in-law, Pa, Great-Grand Pa, and friend Jimmie Ray Baird, passed from this life into eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 25, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home in Alvord, Texas.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 1st, 2026 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Alvord...
Carmen Ana Rivera-Ortiz
Apr 24, 2026
Carmen Ana Rivera-Ortiz, a beacon of joy and unwavering love, was born on March 16, 1933, in the vibrant city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. She passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026, at her cherished home, with her beloved son by her side—a serene farewell befitting a life filled with tenderness and warmth.
Carmen was a devoted homemaker whose radiant...
Margie Marie Young
Apr 23, 2026
Margie Marie Young, born Margie Marie Haney, passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 55. She was born on July 12, 1970, in Farmington, Missouri and made her home in Bridgeport, where she built a life centered on love, family, and compassion for others.
Margie was preceded in death by her biological parents, David and Alice Haney; her...
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,...
