Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Martha Lee Kilmer
Aug 31, 2026
Martha Lee Morris Kilmer was born January 15, 1952, in Decatur, Texas, to Albert Calvin Morris and Winnetta Belle Hancock Morris. On August 31, 2026, she went home to be with the Lord she loved.
Martha was the second child in a family that meant everything to her. She was blessed with an older brother, David Michael; two younger brothers, Calvin...
Sharon Kay Coleman
Aug 23, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Sharon Kay Coleman, 82, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Glen Rose.
Memorial Service is from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 5th, at the Bridgeport Country Club.
Sharon was born on October 14, 1943, to Raymond and Florence (Feree) Fancher in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was united in marriage to Frank Coleman, Jr. on April 30,...
Carol Jean Darling
Aug 29, 2026
Carol Jean Darling, 63, of New Fairview passed from this earth Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Funeral will begin at 10:30 AM, Monday, September 7, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur with burial following at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the funeral service.
The officiant will be Pastor Greg Stone. Pallbearers will include Evan Darling, Adam Darling,...
Montie Ray White
Sep 1, 2026
Montie Ray White, 85, of Lake Bridgeport, passed from this earth on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Mt. Olivett Cemetery in Fort Worth. Johnny Irish will officiate.
Montie was born December 26, 1940, in Vernon, Texas, to Willie Pearl and Cora (Poole) White. After earning his bachelor’s degree from...
Mary Sue Green
Aug 26, 2026
Paradise ~ Mary Sue Green, 82, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Paradise, TX, while surrounded by family.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 1st, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport, Texas. Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Monday, August 31st, at the funeral home. Committal Service...
Bobby Glenn Grimes
Sep 2, 2026
Graveside Service for Bobby Glenn Grimes, 91, of Bridgeport, is at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12th, at Cooper Creek Cemetery in Denton. Family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Full obituary to follow.
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Allan Soon Lem
Jul 28, 2026
Runaway Bay ~ Allan Soon Lem, 76, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Runaway Bay.
Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
Allan was born on October 27, 1949, to Buck and Jean Lem in Canton, China. He was united in marriage to Vickie...
Karen Sue Russell
Aug 31, 2026
Paradise ~ Karen Sue Russell, 71, went to be with our Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Bridgeport.
Funeral Service is at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3rd, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport, with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Karen was born on September 12, 1954, to...
Jean Collier
Aug 22, 2026
Jean Collier, born June 24, 1947, in Decatur, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and close friends. While her passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who loved her, her family finds comfort knowing that she is now completely healed and resting in the arms of Jesus.
Jean was...
Virginia Lee Erwin
Aug 21, 2026
Virginia Lee Higgins-Erwin, Housewife, mother and grandmother. Went to be with our Lord and Savior August 21, 2026.
Graveside service will be Monday August 24, 2026 at the Paradise Cemetery with Ren Young Officiating.
Pallbearers include Jimmy Gentry, Bryson Gentry, Kyle Erwin, Don Erwin, Wesley Moss, and Sonny Higgins.
Virginia, known to her family and friends as Ginger, known to her siblings as...
Emily Jean Anderson
Aug 19, 2026
Springtown ~ Emily Jean Anderson, 80, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Springtown.
Emily was born on November 30, 1945, to Emil and Willa Jean (Elliot) Stanke in Brownwood. She was united in marriage to John Anderson on July 5, 1963, in Brownwood. Emily retired after many years of dedicated service as a school bus...
Mildred Ilene Welch Workman
Aug 18, 2026
Mildred Ilene Welch Workman was born on July 25, 1938, in a modest three-room home in the Denver Community of Montague County, Texas, to John Orville Welch and Dora Mae Birdwell Welch. Surrounded by the love of her family and sustained by her unwavering faith, she entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on August 18th, 2026, at the...
Arleen Frances Brewster
Aug 16, 2026
Paradise ~ Arleen Frances Brewster, 83, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Paradise.
Arleen was born on June 30, 1943, to Raymond H. and Beulah B. (Buxton) Kernan in St. Louis, Missouri. She was united in marriage to James David Brewster on July 13, 1972, in Missouri. Arleen brought her hard work, dedication, and warmth...
Evelyn "Ann" Jones
Aug 15, 2026
Evelyn Kay “Ann” Jones, 85, of Paradise went to be with her Lord Saturday, August 15, 2026.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 21st at Cottondale Baptist Church with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pastor Charles Pugh will officiate. Pallbearers include Hunter Jones, Jordan Weaver, Jared Gilliam, Cooper Jones, and...
Victoria Joy Smith
Aug 15, 2026
Victoria Joy Smith, 76, passed from this earth Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Denton, Texas.
Memorial Service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Doug Acklie will officiate.
Victoria was born July 6, 1950 to Lillian Christeen Joy Gray in Hobbs, New Mexico. She was a retired dietary cook after many years with Wise Health Systems....
Sammy Joe Connally
Aug 15, 2026
Sammy Joe Connally, 85, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at his home in Boyd, Texas.
A graveside service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Boyd Cemetery, with Brad Thomason officiating. Pallbearers will be Mark Lyon, Colton Lyon, Dalton Lyon, Kevin Connally, Jody Wilson and Ronnie Smith. Following the service, family...
Sue Ray
Aug 15, 2026
Mary Sue Whiteside Ray, known as Sue, was born August 19, 1947, in Vienna, Illinois, to Jane and Sherman Whiteside. She was the baby sister to Johnny and Jerry Whiteside. Jane later married Robert Hill, expanding Sue’s family to include a younger brother, Allen Hill, and two stepsisters, Gloria Hill and Greta Hill. From an early age, family held a...
Harvey Nicholas Banks, Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
It is with great sadness, but also with gratitude for a life well lived, that we announce the passing of Harvey Nicholas Banks Jr., who passed away on August 12, 2026, at the age of 81.
Harvey was born on December 13, 1944, in Bridgeport, Texas, to Harvey Banks Sr. and Madeline Alice (Shawn) Banks. He grew up in Bridgeport, where...
James Luther Dixon
Aug 9, 2026
Bridgeport ~ James Luther “Dickie” Dixon, 81, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 9th, 2026, in Fort Worth, Tx.
The Funeral Service is at 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 14th, at First Baptist Church in Bridgeport. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at 1:00 P.M. at the church.
Dickie was born on October 2,...
London Michael "Big Tex" Trundle
Aug 8, 2026
Richland Hills ~ London Michael “Big Tex” Trundle, 38, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 08, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Mass of Christian Burial is at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 19th, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church at 5706 Vine St in Chataignier, Louisiana, with burial at Brown Parker Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 –...
