Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Ronald Eugene Saunders
Jul 15, 2025
Ronald Eugene Saunders, a deeply cherished soul, departed this earthly realm on July 15, 2025 in Glen Rose, TX leaving behind a life richly woven with love, devotion and service. Born on March 3, 1952 in the heart of Decatur, TX, Ron's journey was grounded in a deep appreciation for God, family, community and music.
A proud graduate of Decatur High...
Curtis Darrell Marlett
Jul 15, 2025
Curtis Darrell Marlett, 84, of Bowie, was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Bowie, Texas. Born on August 28, 1940, in Chico, Texas, Curtis lived a life marked by dedication, service, and for those around him.
Funeral service is 1:00 PM, July 21, 2025, at Hawkins Funeral Home, Bridgeport, TX. The interment...
Dennis Royce Hudson
Jul 14, 2025
Dennis Royce Hudson, 76, of Decatur left Earth for his Heavenly home on Monday, July 14th, 2025.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 18th at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Louis Horton will officiate. Pallbearers will include Buba Hudson, Adrian Stone, Wes Fowler, Weldon Taylor,...
James G. Gilliland
Jul 14, 2025
James Gaylord "Gil" Gilliland, 83 of Montague, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in Nocona, Texas.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas. The funeral service celebrating James’s life will take place on Saturday, July 19, at 2:00 PM at Freedom Life Church in...
Barbara Ann York
Jul 13, 2025
Barbara Ann York, 86, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Sunday, July 13th, 2025.
Barbara was born September 6th, 1938 to Robert Lester and Willie Rae (Ferguson) Oliver in Speegleville, Texas. She was united in marriage September 17th, 1959 to Woodrow Wilson York, Jr. in Robinson, Texas. Barbara was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ. She...
Terry Ray Ross
Jul 11, 2025
Terry Ray Ross, 64, of Boonsville, went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Terry's life will take place on Friday at 10:00 AM at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, followed by a burial at Boonsville Cemetery. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather at the funeral home from 6:00 PM to...
Bonnie Laverne Justice
Jul 10, 2025
Bonnie Laverne Justice, 85, went to be with her Lord & Savior Thursday, July 10th, 2025.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15th at Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church in Saginaw with burial at Dido Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Monday at the church.
Bonnie was born June 24th, 1940 to J.A. and Dessie (Galttana) Hardee in Ft. Worth,...
Juan Manuel "Manny" Flores, Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Juan Manuel “Manny” Flores Jr., 35 of Decatur went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 8th, 2025.
Funeral is to be held at First Baptist Church in Decatur at 11am Monday, July 14th with burial proceeding at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Manny was born March 2nd, 1990 to Juan and Imelda Flores in Decatur, Texas. He married his love, Lina McDowell on...
Sharon Faye Whittenburg
Jul 7, 2025
Sharon Faye Whittenburg, a loving wife and devoted mother, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2025, in Decatur, Texas, at the age of 82.
A visitation will be held on July 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd, Texas. Following this gathering of remembrance, a graveside service will take place on July 19, 2025,...
Maudie Wallace
Jul 6, 2025
Maudie Agnes Wallace, 85, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Springtown, Texas surrounded by her family and the warmth of their love.
As we gather to pay homage to a life so beautifully lived, friends and family are invited to participate in a Visitation on July 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hawkins Funeral Home in...
Donald Lloyd Visser
Jul 6, 2025
Donald Lloyd Visser, 77, of Boyd went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Funeral Service is 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Aurora Baptist Church with burial at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Howard Cemetery in Benbrook. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church with lunch served...
JoAnn Davis
Jul 5, 2025
Martha JoAnn Davis, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, was born on December 24, 1936, in Fort Worth, Texas. She passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, in Bridgeport, Texas.
JoAnn’s life was marked by a dedication to her family and a commitment to helping others. She earned an Associate's degree as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, a testament to her compassionate...
Sherry Lynn Harris
Jul 5, 2025
Sherry Lynn Gregg Harris, 78, of Decatur went to be with our Lord Saturday, July 5th, 2025. Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Thursday July 10th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery #1. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Friends, family, former students, and community members are invited to join in...
Mark Anderson
Jul 3, 2025
Mark Edwin Anderson, 65, went to be with his Lord Thursday, July 3, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 16th 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. Tuesday, July 15th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with Rosary at...
Bill Fennell
Jul 1, 2025
Billy Doyle “Bill” Fennell, 67, of Decatur passed from this earth Tuesday, July 1st.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 9th at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise with burial at Sweetwater Cemetery in Decatur. Family will receive friends 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Rocky Johnson will officiate. Pallbearers include Kyle Badger, Gary Caraway, Rowdy Lisby, Rex Dickenson, Carl...
Molly Azilje Buchholz
Jun 26, 2025
Molly Azilje Buchholz, 47, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on June 25, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
Funeral service honoring her life will be held Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 11 AM at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd, with burial at Boyd Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday, July 2, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the...
Roy Lee Watkins, Jr.
Jun 26, 2025
Roy Lee Watkins, Jr.,84, of Decatur went to be with his Lord Thursday, June 26th, 2025.
Graveside Memorial will be at a future date.
Roy was born October 21st, 1940 to Roy Lee Watkins, Sr. and Fay (Elkins) Watkins in Decatur, Texas. He was united in marriage December 12th, 1959 to Linda Marie Shelton in Decatur, Texas. Roy was a retired auto...
Jimmy Wayne Burch
Jun 26, 2025
Jimmy Wayne Burch, 69 of Newark, went to be with our Lord on Thursday June 26, 2025 in Decatur, Texas.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 28, 2025 at Aurora Cemetery.
Officiant will be Randy Clark. Pallbearers include, James Jones, Mike Burch, Larry Jones, Casey Burch, Gary Underwood and Dakota Burch.
Jimmy was born February 12, 1956 in Roswell, NM. To...
LaDean Carson
Jun 25, 2025
Bellevue ~ Myrle “LaDean” Carson, 79, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 in Decatur.
Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 27th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Cody Henson, Josh Hartsell, Nicholas Wade, Joe Phipps,...
Joyce Loraine Cox
Jun 24, 2025
Joyce Loraine Cox, 89, passed from this earth Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
Graveside Service is 10 AM Thursday, July 3rd at Pleasant Grove #1 Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Fred Raney will officiate.
Joyce was born January 31, 1936 to Colonel Weber and Loyce Mellisa (Trible) Seals in Derricks, Arkansas. She was united in...
