Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
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...
Melissa Johnson
Jan 30, 2026
Melissa “Gigi” Johnson, 71, of Rhome, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 30, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on December 26, 1954, in Lake Forest, Illinois, Melissa was the daughter of Mary Louise Martin Emma and Joseph Conrad Emma II.
Her journey took her from Lake Forest, Illinois, to TCU in Fort Worth, and later...
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....
Bennie Wayne Johnson Wood
Feb 14, 2026
Bennie Wayne Johnson Wood, age 99, was called by her Lord and Savior on February 14, 2026 and is experiencing a joyous reunion with her many loved ones in their heavenly home.
Graveside Service will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026, at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m. prior to the service at Hawkins...
Denise Arlene Day
Feb 10, 2026
Boyd ~ Denise Arlene Day, 73, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Boyd.
Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 25th, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial at 1:30 p.m. at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24th, at Hawkins Funeral Home...
Ross Tipton
Feb 7, 2026
After a courageous battle with a brain tumor, Ross Tipton went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 7, 2026.
Ross was born August 5, 1969, to Ronald and Margaret “Peggy” (Tartt) Tipton in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Upon graduation from MacArthur High School in San Antonio, Ross attended Baylor University and was a member of...
Timothy Schmidt
Jan 21, 2026
Timothy Michael Schmidt aka “Smitty”, as he was affectionately known as a beloved father, brother, friend and soldier, passed away January 21, 2026, at the age of 73 in Chico, Texas. Timothy was born on October 30, 1952, Ocheyedan, Iowa. He grew up with a strong sense of work ethics and always wanting learn defined him throughout his whole life.
His...
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...
Suzanne McKee Morton
Feb 12, 2026
Suzanne McKee Morton was wrapped into the loving, healing arms of Jesus on February 12, 2026, at her home in Decatur, Texas, after a seven-plus-year battle with a rare terminal neurological disease, Corticobasal Degeneration.
Suzanne was born on April 23, 1953, to Weida (Pridemore) and James (Jim) Ralph McKee in Fort Worth, Texas. On April 1, 1962, she accepted Jesus Christ...
Betty Jo Weeks
Feb 12, 2026
Betty Jo Weeks, 79, of Alvord passed from this earth Thursday, February 12, 2026 in Denton, Texas.
Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 19th at Kleberg Cemetery in Dallas County, receiving friends an hour before the service at cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Lane Farr will officiate.
Betty Jo was born...
Diana Ketchum
Feb 11, 2026
Diana Ketchum, 49, of Decatur, Tx passed on to her heavenly reward on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Born on July 1, 1976, Diana lived a life rooted in faith and devotion.
She was the loving wife of her husband Jayson and a very devoted mother to her daughter Sidney and son-in-law Geovanni Arcos. Embracing the nickname “Ga Ga” with pride and...
Everette Owen Ruddick
Feb 8, 2026
Rev. Everette Owen Ruddick, 79, of Decatur went to be with his Lord & Savior Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 13, 2026 at Voice of Triumph Assembly of God Church in Sunset, Texas with burial Monday at Port O’Conner Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Rev. John Ruddick will...
James Otto Moran
Feb 7, 2026
James O. Moran “Jimmy”
Dec. 4, 1940-Feb 7, 2026
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home.
Jimmy was born to Thomas J. & Ruth O. Moran in Fort Worth. He was raised in Rhome,...
Kelley Denise Barry Hudson
Feb 7, 2026
Kelley Denise Barry Hudson, 64, went to be with her Lord Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Celebration of Life is Noon Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Bowie Community Center.
Kelley was born September 1, 1961 to George William and Maurine Elizabeth (Bowden) Barry in Bowie, Texas. She was united in marriage to Joey Glenn “Joe” Dickey, happily married...
Doris Marie Styles
Feb 7, 2026
Boyd ~ Doris Marie Styles, 88, went to be with our Lord Saturday, February 7, 2026, in Boyd.
Graveside service is 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11th, at New Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the cemetery one hour before the service.
Doris was born on February 13, 1937, to Archie and Estelle (Ward) Walls in Blum, Texas. She was united...
Margarita Felix De Luevanos
Feb 6, 2026
Margarita Felix de Luevanos, 69, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Friday, February 6th, 2026.
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, Texas
Margarita was born October 16th, 1956 to Luis Felix and Roberta Campos. She was united in marriage to Ubaldo Luevanos.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Ubaldo Luevanos...
Sherrie Bradley-Searcy
Feb 5, 2026
Paradise ~ Sherrie Bradley-Searcy, 76, went to be with our Lord Thursday, February 5th , 2026 in Fort Worth.
Funeral Service is 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Todd Nelson, Dakota Richardson, Aaron Choate, Jesse Largent, Paul Largent,...
Tommie Sue Feagans
Feb 4, 2026
Tommie Sue Feagans, 81 of Decatur went to be with her Lord & Savior on Wednesday February 4, 2026.
Funeral is 10:30 Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Family visitation is 30 minutes prior to the service.
Tommie Sue was born January 1, 1945 to Reuben Preston & Addie Agnes Feagans, she was their youngest child. Tommie Sue...
Virginia B. Renfro
Feb 3, 2026
Virginia Bess Renfro, 99, was born June 28, 1926, in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Charles and Abbie (Old) Mason. Our GinGin passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026.
Memorial service will be 2:30 PM, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Family will receive friends 1 hr. prior at the church.
Virginia graduated from Texarkana High School in...
Paul Marshall Hilton
Feb 3, 2026
Paul Marshall Hilton, born on August 9, 1946, lived a life grounded in love, humor, family, and quiet strength. He was born to the late Walter and Maudie Hilton, who instilled in him the values of work, devotion and care that Paul carried throughout his life.
On April 29, 1967, Paul married the love of his life, Kathie Nivens, beginning a...
