All Obituaries

Chico~ Joe Lynn Rich, 79, went to be with our Lord on Monday, February 22, 2021 in Decatur. Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2021 at The Pleasant View Baptist Church with burial in Thomas Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. The family requests that all attendees wear a mask in consideration of current health safety for everyone. Rev Gary Dimmitt to officiate. Pallbearers to include Jacob Roberts, Eddie...

Ponder ~ Cora Darlene Downe, 80, went to be with our Lord, Sunday, February 21, 2021 in Denton. Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at First Baptist Church in Decatur with burial in Jackson Cemetery in Krum, Texas. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home. David Lowrey will officiate. Pallbearers include, Andrew Barrios, Joel Inman, Tommy Inman, Kevin Downe, Brian Downe, and Craig Downe. Cora was born on June 20, 1940 to William and Cleo...

Quitman ~ Nancy Christine Brown, 61, a homemaker, went to be with our Lord February 21, 2021 in Decatur, Texas. Celebration of life will be at a later date. Nancy was born on January 20, 1960 to Warren and Patsy Jean (Carter) Mullins in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was united in marriage to Michael Lynn Brown on September 6, 1977 in Dallas, Texas.  She was preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, Kenny Mullins. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her spouse, Michael...

Alvord ~ Barry Ganes Shaw, 65, went to be with our Lord Saturday, February 20, 2021. Celebration of Life is 1-3 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the Shaw Ranch. Barry was born September 17, 1955 to Lou Ganes and Iris (McDaniel) Shaw in Ft.Worth, Texas. He was united in marriage July 30, 1988 to Rhonda Jane Loughrey in Ft.Worth, Texas. Barry owned and operated for over 32 years Cactus Cap and Cactus Custom Boots. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Alvord. He was preceded in...

Decatur ~ Bonnie Lynn Williams, 64, went to be with our Lord Saturday, February 20, 2021 in Denton, Texas. Bonnie was born January 13, 1957 to David Ronald and Eugenia Delores (Wright) Brunson in Pensacola, Florida. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Dan Brandes; her mother, Eugenia Brunson of Clayton, North Carolina; her daughter, Lisa Webster and husband Brian of Concord, North Carolina; her sons,...

Fort Worth ~ Berry Lynn Martin, 38, went to be with our Lord Friday, February 19, 2021 in Fort Worth. Memorial Service is 2:00 PM Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Rev. John Hood will officiate. Berry was born on November 8, 1982 to Bruce Lynn and Verena Kay (Hood) Martin in Fort Worth. He was united in marriage to Lisa Smith on August 15, 2006 in Fort Worth. Berry was a beloved husband, father, brother,...

Decatur ~ “Sonny” William Coy Burk, Jr. went to be with our Lord February 19, 2021 in Decatur. Graveside is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Sweetwater Cemetery. Leonard King is officiating. Pallbearers include Jeff Knepp, Tony Redwine, Larimie Redwine, Brayden Peck, Travis Robinson, and Ken King. Honorary Pallbearers include Mark Arnold, and Guy Collins. William was born on February 2, 1937 to William Coy, Sr. and Lilly (May) Burk in Decatur, Texas. He was united in marriage to Ellen...

Paradise ~ Ben F. Griffin, 83, went to be with our Lord on Friday, February 19, 2021 in Decatur. Memorial Service will be at a later date. Ben was born on October 30, 1937 to John Byrd and May (Holliday) Griffin in Hagermann, New Mexico.  Ben was self-employed at a truck driver and his sport of choice was bowling with involvement in the Bowling Association. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left behind to cherish his memory are is son, Steve Reynolds and wife Carolyn;...

José Antonio Sánchez, 81 años, de Topeka, Kansas, fue a estar con nuestro Sr. Jesucristo el 18 de febrero de 2021. El acompañamiento del cuerpo presente es el 26 de febrero de 2021 de las 6 a las 8 pm, con rosario a las 7pm. Diacono Mauricio Hernandez va oficiar. José nació el 7 de mayo de 1939, hijo de Eugenio Sánchez Rubio y Juana Rubio Bustamante en Guanajuato México. Estuvo unido en matrimonio con María Del...

 Evelyn Lynette (Roark) Armour, 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday morning, February 17, 2021, at her home in Decatur, Texas. She had been suffering from late-stage dementia for several months. She was born on December 27, 1947, in Many, Louisiana, to the late James (Jay) Roark and the late Aylean Leach Roark. Evelyn was the third of six children: Shelton, Merilyn, Tommy, Phillip, and Richard. She graduated from Many High School in Many, Louisiana. Evelyn met her...

Fred Weik Kuhlman Jr., 57, passed suddenly at his residence in Decatur, Texas on February 15, 2021. Service will be private. Fred was born September 17, 1963 to Fred Weik and Judith (Webb) Kuhlman at the Tyndall AFB in Panama City Beach, Florida. He grew up in Ft.Worth and dedicated his life to perfecting small engine repair. He was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Kuhlman; his wife Donna Kuhlman, the love of his life. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his father, Fred...

Chico ~ Juanita Espinoza Delgado, 92, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Chico. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021 at St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church in Bridgeport with burial in Chico Cemetery. Family to receive friends 4-6 p.m. on Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. Juanita was born on August 14, 1928 to Marcelino and Antonia (Dena) Espinoza in Zacatecas, Mexico. She was...

Runaway Bay~ Jerry Dale Sandlin, 70, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2021 in Decatur. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Jerry was born on February 10, 1951 to Clifford and Gladys (Osborn) Sandlin in Fresno, California. He was a veteran and proudly served our country in The United States Marine Corps. Jerry was in the Vietnam War where he was awarded The Purple Heart Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1...

Alvord ~ Joyce Evelyn Crumpton, 84, went to be with our Lord Friday, February 12, 2021. Joyce was born April 22, 1936 to Lewis and Cleo Helen (Ricks) Purdy in Farmersville, Texas. She was a retired executive administrator assistant. Joyce was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister who will be greatly missed. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her son, Paul Wright and wife Terri of Cedar Hill; her daughter, Karen Huggins; 5 grandchildren, Paul, Travis,...

  Decatur ~ Donna Kay Foster, 75, went to be with our Lord Thursday, February 11, 2021. Memorial Service is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur. Speakers are Edwina Hargrave and Corey Moore. Donna was born April 22, 1945 to Dink Samuel and Catherine Hope (Trueblood) Burrell in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was united in marriage June 3, 1977 to Warren E. Foster in Ft.Worth, Texas. Donna was a retired patient care tech at Harris Methodist...