All Obituaries

Runaway Bay~ Carolyn Sue “Mimi” Grady, 70, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Decatur. Memorial Service will be held Friday, October 1st, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Reception to follow after the service at location to be determined. Rev. Todd Blair will officiate. Carolyn was born on January 23, 1951 to Herman Qued “Cowboy” and Ruth (Fellers) Weatherly in Bridgeport, Texas. She was a retired RN and worked for many...

Richard “Rachel” Paul Flusche passed away on September 23, 2021 at age 34 due to complications from Covid-19. Mass of Christian burial is celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2021 at St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church in Bridgeport with burial in Thomas Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Sunday, with Rosary at 7 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. She was born October 13, 1986 to Vikki (Verner) Flusche Kelly and Jerry Flusche in Decatur, Texas....

Chico~ Myah Adaleigh Johnson, 2 months and 8 days, returned to our Lord on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Decatur. Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial in Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Rev. Ronnie Lawson will officiate. Pallbearers are to include Chad Peek, Hunter Raible, Deroy Bennett, and Treyce Peck. Myah was born on July 15, 2021 to Adam and...

Bowie ~ Arthur Keith Ratliff, 70, went to be with our Lord Thursday, September 23, 2021 in Decatur. Memorial Service will be at a later date. Arthur was born January 20, 1951 to Cecil and Lula (Lippencott) Ratliff in Bowie, Texas. He retired as a welder in industrial construction.  Arthur was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many who will be dearly missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Lula Ratliff; and his sister Cecilia Parr. Those left behind to...

Decatur ~ Filiberto Rodriguez, 88, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Graveside Service is 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1-3 p.m. Saturday before the graveside at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Filiberto was born March 20, 1933 to Cristobal Rodriguez and Maria Del Jesus in Los Alamos, Coahuila, Mexico. He was united in marriage February 5, 1956 to Esperanza Fuentes in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico. They were...

Boyd ~ Louis Paul Hunter, 70, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, September 22, 2021 in Decatur.  Service will be held at a later date. Louis was born on March 19, 1951 to John Casper and Pauline Beulah (Judge) Hunter in Decatur. He was united in marriage to Betty Jane Morrow on December 3, 1971 in Fort Worth. Louis was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife...

Bridgeport~ Michael Brandon Moyers, 38, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 in Decatur. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2021 at the Cates Street Church of Christ with burial in Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport. Family will receive friends 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.   Rev. Melvin Clay and Rev. Mike Wheat will officiate. Pallbearers are to include Chad White, Shane White, Kelly Boswell, Desni...

Burleson ~ Randal Wade Hamm, 53, went to be with our Lord Sunday, September 19, 2021. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Randal was born April 9, 1968 to Richard Weldon and Donna Sue (Baker) Hamm in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was united in marriage in 1988 to Cynthia Rochelle Curry. Randal was a car salesman in the auto industry, and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Ricky and William Hamm. Those left behind to...

Decatur ~ William Richard “Bill” Fernihough, Jr., 74, went to be with our Lord Saturday, September 18, 2021. Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Family will receive friends 6-8 Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at the funeral home. Bill was born February 15, 1947 to William Richard, Sr. and Betty Jean (Cox) Fernihough in Hagerstown, Maryland. He was united in marriage December 22, 1973 to Cynthia Annelle Gage in Ft. Worth, Texas....

Jackie Lea Swarb McGowan, 84, went to be with our Lord Saturday, September 18, 2021 Graveside Service is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery #1. Family will receive friends 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday before the graveside at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Honorary pall bearers will be Mark Hopper, Brent Ferrell, Mark McMillian II, Mark Millan III, Byron Ferrell, Connor Ferrell, Mike Brown and Ed Scharringhausen. Jackie was born September 10, 1937 to...

Nocona ~ Judy Darlene Silvertooth, 67, of Nocona passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Decatur, Texas. Judy was born December 26, 1953 to RV and Ada Jewel (McCameron) Silvertooth in Fairfield, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Rouvena Beth Parker. Left behind to cherish her memory are 2 sons, John "Lance" Silvertooth and wife Sheana of Saginaw, and David Matthew Silvertooth and wife Christina of Alvord; 6 grandchildren; a sister, Sheila Payne...

Tyler ~ Margaret Jane “Meg” Morgan, 62, went to be with our Lord Friday, September 17, 2021 in Dallas. Memorial Service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Oaklawn Pavilion in Decatur. Monte Martin will officiate. Meg was born June 4, 1959 to Jack Garrott and Betty Ann (Shands) Morgan in Decatur, Texas. She graduated with a Master’s Degree from Arkansas State. Meg was a international student counselor for University of Texas at Tyler. She was a beloved sister,...

Emory Don Hilton, 99, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 16, 2021 to go live with his Heavenly Father. Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. Family will receive friends 1 hour before the service at the funeral home. Emory was born October 11, 1921 to Joseph “Joe” and Bertha (Stevenson) Hilton in Decatur, Texas. He was united in marriage July 18, 1953 to Guinneth Thompson in...

Decatur~ Betty Jean Barnett, 77, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Bridgeport. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2021 at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bridgeport with burial in Thomas Cemetery. Family will receive friends 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home. Rev. Paul Glazener will officiate. Pallbearers are to include Shane Howard, Mike Money, John Smith, David Lick, Blake Parker, and Mac Whitcomb. Betty was born on August 16,...

We are experiencing technical difficulties.  The video will be available soon. Cottondale ~ Carole “Nurse Sue” Moore went to meet her loved ones gone before her on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in Decatur, Texas. Celebration of Life is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Sue was born May 1, 1944 to Roy and Janella (Springer) Underwood in Fort Worth, Texas.  She married the cowboy of her life, Jack E. Moore, in Las...