Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Paul Loyd Milligan
Jan 15, 2026
Paul Milligan was born on January 3, 1954 in Bridgeport, Texas to DeLoyd and Nelda Berniece (Gentry) Milligan. He was united in marriage July 9, 1974 to Patricia “Patsy” Hesteande in Weatherford, Texas beginning a life together that would span 51 years. He passed into glory on January 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Greg Mohr will officiate.
Funeral is 2:00...
Benita Ramona Gonzalez
Jan 16, 2026
Benita Ramona González, una ama de casa muy querida y matriarca, se fue de este mundo el 16 de enero de 2026, en Decatur, Texas. Nacida el 21 de marzo de 1958 en el Rancho Nuevo Apulco Zacatecas, México, fue un faro de amor y calidez, cuya risa podía iluminar cualquier habitación y cuya bondad no tenía límites.
La misa de...
Howard Louis Freitag
Jan 15, 2026
Howard Louis Freitag 98, passed away on Jan. 15, 2026 in Decatur, Texas. Howard had an amazing life. At age 15 he joined the Merchant Marines. He went to the Philippines on a ship and fought in WW2. After the war, he worked in the oil field in West Texas until he moved to Anderson, California with his wife and...
Stanley Joseph Hoover
Jan 14, 2026
Stanley Joseph “Joe” Hoover, 72, of Decatur passed from this earth Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Joe was born September 27th, 1953 to Woodrow Emanuel and Ines (Posey) Hoover in Metairie, Louisiana. He was self employed as a general contractor. Joe was the contractor for the dream home for his partner Rholetta and himself, and was proud of...
"T.J." Tyler James Cole
Jan 13, 2026
Runaway Bay ~ “T.J.” Tyler James Cole, 21, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in Runaway Bay.
Funeral Service is 12:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17th, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends and family from 10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
T.J. was born on April 4,...
Rex Hamilton Maxwell
Jan 12, 2026
Rex Hamilton Maxwell, 84, of Greenwood went to be with his Lord Monday, January 12, 2026.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026 at New Hope Fellowship Church with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pallbearers include Milton Ward, Timmy Fletcher, John Teague, Clyde Cole, Jerry Clyde Stinnett,...
Merilynn Kaye Potter
Jan 12, 2026
Fort Worth ~ Merilynn Kaye Potter, 78, went to be with our Lord Monday, January 12, 2026 in Fort Worth.
Memorial Service is 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 19th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
Fred Raney to officiate.
Merilynn was born on January 27, 1947 to Joseph H. and Earldine (Harms) Moody in Decatur. She was united in marriage to James Potter...
Talina Michelle Pittman
Jan 10, 2026
Decatur ~ Talina Michelle Pittman, 42, went to be with our Lord Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Decatur.
Talina was born on September 17, 1983 to Steven Wayne Denton and Linda Sue Brown in Fort Worth. She dedicated many years of her life to being a chef, being a horse woman and adored her cats. Talina was a beloved daughter, granddaughter,...
Donna Lee Jackson
Jan 9, 2026
Donna Lee Jackson, a beloved wife, mother, and Nana, of Decatur, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2026 at the age of 85. Donna lived a life rich in service to others, love, and devotion to her church and the Lord.
Donna was born on December 14, 1940, in Decatur, Texas, to Homer and Elva Rhoads. She was...
David Clayton Wood
Jan 9, 2026
Runaway Bay ~ David Clayton Wood, 78, went to be with our Lord Friday, January 9, 2026 in Runaway Bay.
Visitation is 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
David was born on December 27, 1947 to Clayton and Lois Lee (Siebert) Wood in Bridgeport. He was united in marriage to Virginia Lee Robbins on...
Dixie Lynn Snead
Jan 8, 2026
Dixie Lynn Snead Born June 29, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas to Mary Lou and Charles Wendell Worthington.Died January 8, 2026, in Decatur, Texas.
Married to Winston Scott Snead on August 30, 1980, on the Colorado River near Bend, Texas. Blessed with two wonderful daughters, Macy and Carly.Lynn, Scott and their family were blessed beyond measure by God with many years...
Walter Charles Pitts
Jan 7, 2026
Walter Charles Pitts, 89, of Decatur passed from this earth into the arms of Jesus, Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Memorial service will be held at 10 AM Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Sycamore Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers: Donations to Sycamore Baptist Church Building Fund.
Walter Charles Pitts, 89, of Decatur passed from this earth into the arms of Jesus, Wednesday,...
Homer "Snuffy" Everett Brooks
Jan 7, 2026
Chico ~ Homer “Snuffy” Everett Brooks, 86, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Decatur.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 10th, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Melvin Castleberry and Gabe Jones to officiate.
Homer was born on December 21, 1939 to...
Amy Louise Goode
Jan 4, 2026
Amy Louise Goode, 81, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Sunday, January 4th, 2026 at home surrounded by loved ones.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 10th, 2026 at Pleasant Grove #1 Cemetery. George Watson will officiate. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Louise as everyone called her was born February 20th,...
Vicki Cumbie
Jan 4, 2026
Denton ~ Vicki Cumbie, 70, went to be with our Lord Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Denton.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 9th, at Paradise Cemetery.
Leonard Keele to officiate.
Vicki was born on January 11, 1955 to Clifton and Billie (Ramsdale) Hales in Midland. She graduated from Jacksboro High School, where she developed a strong foundation for her future. After...
Richard J. Milton
Jan 2, 2026
Runaway Bay ~ Richard J. Milton, 72, went home to be with our Lord Friday, January 2, 2026 in Decatur.
Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Joplin Baptist Church with burial at Fairview Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Pastor Melvin Clay to officiate. Pallbearers are William Sherman, Mike Robinson,...
Gary Norman
Dec 26, 2025
Gary Norman, 74, of Rhome, went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 26, 2025, in Decatur, Texas.
Graveside service is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Aurora Cemetery.
Fred Raney to officiate. Honorary Pallbearers include Reade Bounds, Austin Womack, Greg Norman, Greg Obermeier, Tony Ciovacco, and David Teaff.
Gary was born January 8, 1951, to Beryl Anderson and Dortha Louise...
Andrew Fredrick Cooper
Dec 23, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the unexpected passing of Andrew Fredrick Cooper, 38, who went to be with his Lord Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend to many who will so dearly miss him.
Andrew was born on November 2, 1987, in Tucson, Arizona, the eldest of four...
Sgt. Charles Alan Works
Dec 23, 2025
Charles Alan Works was born on September 27, 1988, in Denton Texas. He passed away while on duty from a medical episode on December 24, 2025, while serving on the DFW Airport Police Department. Alan was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many who will miss him dearly.
Alan grew up in Denton, Texas where he attended Denton...
Bobbie Jo Badger
Dec 23, 2025
Bobbie Jo Badger, 91, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025.
Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 29th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior at the funeral home.
Carson Wicker will officiate. Pallbearers include Shandon, Dustin, Casey, Brandt, Wesley, Curtis, Matthew, Kris and Colter.
Bobbie was born November 14th, 1934...
