Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Allen Lester Arnold
Feb 20, 2026
Our beloved Allen L. Arnold went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 20, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 75. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and he will be dearly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at First United Methodist Church in Decatur,...
Luther "Luke" Amos Trammell
Mar 20, 2026
Boyd ~ Luther “Luke” Amos Trammell, 54, passed away peacefully at home with family after a long, hard battle with cancer on Friday, March 20, 2026.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 29th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd. Family and friends are welcome to come and go at this remembrance.
Luke was born on...
Pamela Jane Riley
Mar 26, 2026
Pamela Jane Riley, born on October 25, 1947, in the small, close-knit community of Justin, Texas, passed away on March 26, 2026, in Dallas, TX. The life she lived was as vivid and enduring as the town where her journey began—a journey marked by warmth, spirited resilience, and genuine connection.
Visitation to honor Pamela’s memory will be held on March 31,...
LaTonne Sewalt Enright
Mar 24, 2026
LaTonne Sewalt Enright was born January 23, 1939 in Brownwood, TX. to Royce and Myra Dixon Sewalt. She died Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at her home in Decatur, TX.
LaTonne graduated from Afton, OK High School and attended numerous universities before graduating with a Bachelor’s and Masters of Education from Texas Women’s University. Her entire 34 years of teaching business courses...
G H Smith
Mar 22, 2026
Surrounded by loved ones, G H Smith went to Heaven to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 22,
2026.
He was born April 16, 1942, to Robert Monroe Smith and Alta Estelle Hillburn Smith, in
Littlefield, Texas. He was united in marriage December 22, 1983, to Brenda Holder Smith, in
Lovington, New Mexico.
G H was self employed, the owner of Service Center, a...
Charles Alvin "Chock" Taylor
Mar 26, 2026
Charles Alvin "Chock" Taylor, 75, of Decatur, went to be with our Lord Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Decatur.
Celebration of life to be held at a later date.
Full obituary to follow.
Kathy Durham
Mar 25, 2026
Newark ~ Kathy(Chesshir)Durham, 81, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Kathy was born on October 5, 1944, to D.E. Chesshir and Genevieve (Stone) Chesshir in Silverton, Texas. She was united in marriage to Page Durham on December 2, 1960, in Lockney, Texas. Kathy was a homemaker who devoted her time to creating a...
Suzanne Elizabeth Bennett
Mar 23, 2026
Suzanne Elizabeth Bennett, 76, of Decatur passed from this earth Monday, March 23rd, 2026.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26th at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Suzanne was born May 26th, 1949 to Albert Eldon and Ruby Christine (Rowan) Rice in Dallas, Texas. She was united in marriage January 13th, 1995 to Roger Bennett in Las Vegas, Nevada. Suzanne graduated Coppell High School....
Ann Dundek-Gerst
Mar 22, 2026
Ann Dundek-Gerst, 99, of Decatur, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Bridgeport.
No service at this time.
Full obituary to follow.
Barbara Elaine Greenberg
Mar 21, 2026
Barbara Elaine Greenberg, a dedicated retired service business owner in the construction industry, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in Carrollton, Texas. Born on July 14, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, Barbara lived a life marked by perseverance, dedication, and a strong commitment to her family and community.
Barbara’s early years were spent in Brooklyn where she was raised by...
Donald Allen Moody
Mar 21, 2026
Donald Allen Moody, 87, of Alvord, went to be with our Lord Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Decatur.
No service at this time.
Full obituary to follow.
Henry Curtis Goodwin
Mar 20, 2026
Boyd ~ Henry Curtis Goodwin, 78, went to be with our Lord on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Decatur.
Funeral Service is 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 27th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd with burial at New Hope Cemetery in Springtown. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Curtis was born on December 29,...
Loyd Ray Scaff
Mar 19, 2026
Loyd Ray Scaff, 85, of Decatur, Texas, passed away on March 19, 2026, in his hometown. He was born on October 26, 1940, in Decatur to Loyd Franklin Scaff and Ruby Loran Teurman Scaff.
Visitation with family is 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27th, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Loyd proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the...
Jerry Lee Beck
Mar 18, 2026
Jerry Lee Beck, 59, of Paradise went to be with his Lord Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Graveside Service is 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 27th at Sycamore Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26th at the funeral home.
Louis Horton will officiate. Pallbearers include Kevin Beck, Brandon Beck, Michael beck, Justin Beck, Adam Williams, and Derek...
Reba Joyce Epps
Mar 18, 2026
Chico ~ Reba Joyce Epps, 93, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Chico.
Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21st, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport, with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Reba was born on February 6, 1933, to...
Edward Tofte Elsmere
Mar 17, 2026
EDWARD “EDDIE” “ED” TOFTE ELSMERE
October 27, 1948- March 17, 2026
Our beloved Brother, Dad, DadDad, and Great DadDad, Edward “Eddie” “Ed” Tofte Elsmere passed from this life peacefully and into the arms of his late wife, Linda, on March 17, 2026, in Decatur, TX.
Ed was born on October 27, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to John Tofte Elsmere and Edith Ida Moser...
Ann Fortenberry Hancock
Mar 16, 2026
Ann Fortenberry Hancock, 100, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Monday, March 16, 2026.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19th at Rosston Methodist Church in Rosston, Texas with burial at Rosston Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 18th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Ann was born August 26, 1925 to Everett William and Fern (Harper)...
Alice Stone
Mar 14, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Alice Stone, 73, went to be with our Lord Saturday, March 14th, 2026, in Decatur.
Alice was born on March 8, 1953, to Virgil and Mary Alice (Chandler) Hendricks in Burkburnett. She was united in marriage to Jimme Lee Stone. Alice dedicated her time to being a caring homemaker and was an active member of the Immanuel Baptist Church...
Steve E. Warner
Mar 14, 2026
Steve Warner, 69, of Decatur, passed from this earth on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Denton, Texas.
Steve was born on November 14, 1956, in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to Edgar Perry and Lola Faye (Vernon) Warner. He spent his early years growing up in Aledo, Texas and Las Vegas, Nevada, before eventually moving to Decatur, where he graduated from high school in...
Jose Romo-Leija
Mar 12, 2026
Jose Romo-Leija, 90, went to be with his Lord Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18th at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pallbearers will be Alberto Chavez, Raul...
