Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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 –...
Gerald Ray Oates
Aug 8, 2026
Gerald Ray Oates, 74, went to be with his Lord Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Gerre Joiner will officiate. Pallbearers include Jeff Lambert, Vince Loucks, Mark Oates, Hoss Hudson, Chuck Oates, Blake Shively, Harold Moore, and...
William Jerry Deal
Aug 4, 2026
William Jerry Deal, 75, of Richland Hills, passed from this earth Tuesday, August 4, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 8th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Alvord Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Fred Raney will officiate. Pallbearers include Gaylon Rice, Darrell Rice, Russell Rice, Matt McDaniel, Declan...
Jack William Madden
Aug 3, 2026
Jack William Madden, 92, went to be with his Lord August 3, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jack was born July 31, 1934, to Paris William Madden and Mary Eloise (Walker) Madden in Altus, Oklahoma. He graduated from Altus High Scholl in Altus, Oklahoma in 1952.
He served as Personnel Specialist in the US Army 1954-1955. He graduated with a BS General...
David Brown Hills, Jr.
Aug 2, 2026
David Brown Hills, Jr., passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. He was 77. Born on October 18, 1948, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, David grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where he developed an early interest in electronics.
David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as an electronic warfare specialist during the Vietnam era, including service in Thailand...
Anna Catherine German
Aug 2, 2026
Runaway Bay - Anna Catherine German, 96, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Decatur.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7th at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport, with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Anna Catherine Cokeley...
Tina Rene Cook
Aug 2, 2026
Paradise ~ Tina Rene Cook, 61, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Dallas.
Graveside Service is at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8th, at Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Pallbearers are Colton McCormick, Stahlman Remmele, Chris Holt, Klayton Canova, Chase Saunders, and Andrew Hill.
Tina was...
John Wesley Stucki
Aug 1, 2026
John Wesley Stucki, age 82, of Decatur, Texas, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, August 1st, 2026, passing peacefully at home while surrounded by his family.
John was born on October 6, 1943, to Harvey and Anna (Wittwer) Stucki in St. George, Utah. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah. He...
Richard Lee Wooley
Jul 31, 2026
Paradise ~ Richard Lee Wooley, 74, went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 31, 2026, in Paradise.
Richard was born on January 26, 1952, to Robert Maslone and Beaufort Adele (Humphries) Wooley in Fort Worth. Richard was a father, beloved uncle, and brother.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by Christie Martin and her husband, Joel...
Loretta Jean Styles
Jul 28, 2026
Crafton ~ Loretta Jean Styles, 74, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Crafton.
Loretta was born on July 28, 1952, to Martha McLain in Dallas. She retired from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where she dedicated many years of service to the federal government. She was a beloved mother and friend to many who...
Karson Reace Parker
Jul 28, 2026
Karson Reace Parker, 24, of Alvord went to be with his Lord Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Funeral is at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 6th at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Alvord Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 5th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Ken Hering will officiate. Pallbearers include Kooper Parker, Treyson Chambers, Connor Patterson,...
Kelley Ann Wreay
Jul 26, 2026
Graham ~ Kelley Ann Wreay, 49, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Funeral Service is at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 1st, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd with burial at Boyd Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Kelley was born on January 7, 1977, to Danny James...
Royce Kidd
Jul 26, 2026
Boyd ~ Royce Kidd, 83, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Springtown.
Graveside Service is at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 5th, at Garvin Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
Royce was born on September 5, 1942, to J.W. and Annie Lee (Sartin) Kidd in Lampasas....
