Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Heinrich August Downes, Jr.
Sep 13, 2026
Heinrich August Downes, Jr. , 53, of Decatur passed from this earth Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Memorial service is 1 PM Thursday, October 1st, 2026 at White Chapel Methodist Church in Southlake, Texas.
Heinrich was born November 30, 1972 in Montgomery County California to Heinrich and Phylis (Hayward) Downes, Sr. He married Joanne Downes December 11, 1999 and remained married for 26...
Dustin Blake Edwards
Sep 28, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Dustin Blake Edwards, 42, went to be with our Lord on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Bridgeport.
Funeral Service is at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2nd, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Cottondale Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Rocky Loper, Lawrence York, Hunter Skiles, Josh...
Mary Belle Edwards
Sep 13, 2026
Mary Belle (Ingram) Edwards, 93, of Rhome went to be with her Lord Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Memorial Service is 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, Texas.
Mary was born April 7, 1933 to James Hogg Ingram and Maggie Inez (Griffin) Ingram in Mexia, Texas. She was united in marriage May 30, 1953 to Thomas...
Roy Dale Hale
Sep 12, 2026
Roy Dale Hale, 73, was born on August 25, 1953, in Decatur, Texas, to Wiley Ward Hale and Nannie Lou (Lewis) Hale. Dale was a man with a big heart, a strong faith, and a personality that lit up every room. He loved to pick, cut up, and make people laugh. He never needed a reason to have a good...
Sharon Graham
Sep 23, 2026
Paradise ~ Sharon Graham, 72, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Paradise.
Funeral Service is at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 3rd, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport, with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Thomas Fredricks to officiate. Pallbearers are Dakota Richardson, Maverick...
Jimmy Dale Tackett
Sep 22, 2026
Paradise ~ Jimmy Dale Tackett, 81, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Bridgeport.
Funeral Service is at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 5th, at First Baptist Church in Cottondale, with burial at Friendship Cemetery. Family will receive friends 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Jimmy was born on April 3, 1945, to...
Johnny Reese Milam
Sep 23, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Johnny Reese Milam, 70, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, in Decatur.
Johnny was born on October 7, 1955, to Silas Johnny and Carl Ruth (Self) Milam in Colleyville, Texas. Johnny spent many hardworking years as a truck driver before retiring. He was a true outdoorsman who found some of his greatest joy in...
Richard Ozanne Fox Jr.
Sep 22, 2026
Richard Ozanne Fox, Jr., 91, of Ponder went to be with his lord Tuesday, September 22, 2026 in Decatur, Texas.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27th at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Ladonia, Texas.
Richard was born September 15, 1935 to Richard Ozanne Fox, Sr. and Noma (Mitchell) Fox in Memphis, Tennessee. He was united in marriage August 16, 1958 to...
Jeffrey Lynn Alexander
Sep 21, 2026
Jeffrey Lynn Alexander, 61, of Boyd passed from this earth Monday, September 21, 2026.
Jeffrey was born May 26, 1965 to Jerry and Emilie (Phelps) Alexander in Altus, Oklahoma. He was a retired truck driver after many years in the transportation industry. He was a beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many who will miss him dearly.
He was preceded...
Shirley Sutton
Sep 20, 2026
Chico ~ Shirley Sutton, 68, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Funeral Service is at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 25th, at Plano Bible Chapel in Plano, with burial at 4:00 p.m. at Lone Star Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.
Shirley was born on August 19, 1958, to Alvin...
Lavinda Ann Suson
Sep 19, 2026
Lavinda Ann “Buntin” Suson, 83, of Alvord, Texas, passed peacefully to be with the Lord on September 19, 2026. Lavinda was born on February 27, 1943, in Stamford, Texas, to Clifford and Delma Buntin. She was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who devoted much of her life to the people she loved most.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday,...
Richard A. Phelps
Sep 18, 2026
Richard Phelps of Conroe, Texas passed away on September 18, 2026.
Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on August 5, 1928, Richard was the son of Beatrice Nichols and Harley P. Phelps. Early farm life instilled a lifelong appreciation of the outdoors. Researching and identifying plants was a favorite hobby.
Richard completed his undergraduate studies at Purdue University. Upon completing his doctorate at Michigan...
John M. Dillinder
Sep 18, 2026
Bridgeport ~ John M. Dillinder, 66, went to be with our Lord on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Bridgeport.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
John was born on March 15, 1960, to Harold G. and Betty E. (Cox) Dillinder in Ranger. He spent many hardworking years in the...
Henry "H.L." Lewis Ross, Jr.
Sep 17, 2026
Henry “H.L.” Lewis Ross, Jr., 84, of Alvord went to be with his Lord Thursday, September 17, 2026 in Decatur, Texas.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 22nd at Decatur Church of Christ with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Rick Ross will officiate. Pallbearers include A.J. Kapavik, Andrew Kapavik, Will...
Oliver Emmert
Sep 16, 2026
Oliver Emmert, Jr. died on September 16, 2026, in Decatur, Texas, at the age of 83.
Born on February 3, 1943, in Borger, Texas, Oliver built a life defined by hard work, steady ambition, and a genuine interest in other people. He was a 1961 Bowie High School graduate and later studied electronics at DeVry Technical School. He also served in...
Charley Tisdale
Sep 15, 2026
Charley Tisdale was born in Weslaco, Texas on June 18, 1933. His parents, Emmett Earl and Nellie Mae (Davis) Tisdale were farmers in the Rio Grande Valley.
Charley passed peacefully from this world on September 15, 2026, in Keller, Texas in the presence of his loving daughters.
At the age of 13, Charley was chosen by FFA to go to the Houston...
Valeria Joy Lewis
Sep 15, 2026
Valeria Joy Cleveland Lewis, 93, of Denton, Texas, formerly of Decatur, Texas, went to be with her Lord Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Val, as she was known, was born July 16, 1933 to Oran Bob and Memry (Funchess) Cleveland in Decatur, Texas. She was united in marriage March 20, 1953 and had three children in this union, Marcy Gay Hudson, Leslie...
Leta Carol Paddack
Sep 15, 2026
Springtown ~ Leta Carol Paddack, 72, went to be with our Lord on September, 15, 2026, in Springtown.
Leta was born on February 9, 1954, to Carol Edward and Cleta Oleta (North) Taylor in Decatur. She was united in marriage to Dennis Kirby in 1992. Leta proudly owned and operated Leta’s Neon Moon for many years, a beloved part of her...
Dale Morris
Sep 14, 2026
Dale Morris Sr. passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, after a brief illness. He was a Texas musical legend, champion fiddler, teacher, songwriter, mentor, and one of the masters who helped spread the Texas style of fiddling from contests and jam sessions, far beyond the state of Texas.
Born on November 25, 1944, in Sanger, Texas, Dale was the oldest...
Gaylon Jay Dorsey
Sep 8, 2026
Gaylon Jay Dorsey, 71, of Decatur passed from this earth Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Gaylon was born August 6, 1955 to Gaylon James and Dottie (Kellam) Dorsey in Denton, Texas. He was united in marriage September 2, 2008 to Mary Fenelon in Denton. Gaylon has some college and went on to be self-employed with a trucking company. He loved his family...
