All Obituaries

Lawrence E. Woods was born near Greenwood, Wise County, Texas on 18 November 1913 to Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Woods. Woods graduated from Greenwood High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy in Dallas, Texas on 28 October 1940. Woods reported for duty on the USS Oklahoma on 26 January 1941. On the morning of 7 December 1941 the USS Oklahoma was berthed in Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Territory of Hawaii when the base was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The Oklahoma capsized due to damage sustained from...

Decatur ~ Judge Melton David Cude, 65, went to be with our Lord Sunday, November 29, 2020. Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Dr. David Lowrie will officiate. Melton was born June 22, 1955 to Milvern Leslie and Margaret Ann (Gettys) Cude in Decatur, Texas. He was united in marriage October 9, 1982 to Billie Arlena Hesteande in Decatur, Texas. Melton graduated Texas A&M/Baylor Law School and went on to be the County...

Decatur ~ Verma Joyce Long, 76, went to be with our Lord Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Bowie, Texas. Verma was born December 6, 1943 to Thomas Harvey and Rose Marie McDonald in Hillsboro, Texas. She was united in marriage in 1986 to Bob Long in Divine, Texas. Verma was a retired store manager. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob Long; her son, Jeffrey Talbott; 5 sisters; and 3 brothers. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sandra Bell and Rose...

Bridgeport~ Ruth Velasquez Casillas, 94, of Bridgeport went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Bridgeport. Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the Mexican Cemetery in Bridgeport. Father Reehan Soosai Antony will officiate. Pallbearers are to include  Rich Alcaraz, Jr., Marty Casillas, Robert Gonzales, Charley Casillas, Jr., Albert Allergria, Joey Vasquez, Jesse Casillias, and Marco Sepulveda. Ruth was born on July 4, 1926 to Manuel and...

  Runaway Bay~ David L. Jenkins, 79 of Runaway Bay went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2020 in Runaway Bay. A Family Service will be held at a later date to honor David. David was born on December 10, 1940 to Loren Richard and Christina (Barnard) Jenkins in Mounds, Oklahoma. He was a veteran and proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. David was united in marriage to Janice King on November 4, 1966 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He graduated from Tulsa...

On Friday, November 27, 2020, Larry Gibbs passed peacefully surrounded by his beloved family. Born on October 25, 1957 to Andy and Ruby Gibbs of Justin, Texas, Larry lived a full life for 63 wonderful years. He was married to the love of his life, Sheree Gibbs, for 38 years. They raised one daughter, Gina, and two sons, Nathan and Ethan. A loving husband, father, son, and brother, Larry always put his family first. He was known for his incredible work ethic, his ability to fix anything, and...

Service is pending for Consuelo Avalos, 59, of Bridgeport. Full obituary to follow.

Thackerville, Oklahoma ~ Margaret Louise“Midge” Wade, 66, went to be with our Lord Friday, November 27, 2020 in Denton. Margaret was born May 16, 1954 to Norbert Gottfried and Harriet Theresa (LaFernier) Balber in Pontiac, Michigan. She was united in marriage October 28, 1986 to Dale “Gene” Wade in Gainesville, Texas. Margaret graduated from Cooke County Community College with an Associate Degree. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Dale...

Chico~Kenneth Lee “PeeWee” Cansler, 81, of Chico went to be with our Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2020 in Chico. Graveside Service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Bethel Cemetery in Decatur. Family will receive friends Monday 6-8 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Rev. Joey Vick will officiate. Pallbearers are to include Gary Pryor, David Cansler, Billy Cansler, Joey Brown, and Ethan Pryor. Kenneth was born on May 16, 1939 to Earl Daniel and Dolly...

Service is pending for Larry Lawrence, 81, of Chico. Full Obituary and Service information to follow.

Burleson ~ Ardis Lee Willis, 91, went to be with our Lord Monday, November 23, 2020. Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2020 at Pleasant Grove #1 Cemetery. Paul Cooper and Terry Williams will officiate. Ardis was born September 2, 1929 to Earl Lorenzo and Elizabeth (Purtle) Willis in Prescott, Arkansas. He was united in marriage June 8, 1952 to Lindell J. Brown in Galveston, Texas. Ardis graduated Metropolitan Business College with an Associates degree. He was a retired...

Chico ~ Larry Nolan Rawle, 77, went to be with our Lord Monday, November 23, 2020 in Decatur, Texas. William Brooks will officiate a Private Service for the family. Nolan was born October 13, 1943 to Thomas Marshall and Neoma Marie (Little) Rawle in Decatur, Texas. He graduated Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri with a Bachelor’s Degree. Nolan was a retired photographer, Pastor and Farmer. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Decatur. He was preceded in death by...

Bridgeport ~ Ricardo Contreras-Espinoza, 89, went to be with our Lord Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Decatur. Memorial Service time and date is pending. Ricardo was born March 3, 1931 to Clemente and Emilia Espinoza Contreras in El Salvador. He was united in marriage to Teresa Margarita Castro in El Salvador, she has since passed away. He was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Margarita Castro and his son, Jose Edmundo Castro. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his daughters,...

Rhome ~ Rodney Sterling Quillen, 69, went to be with our Lord Saturday, November 21, 2020. Rodney was born November 6, 1951 to Lonnie E. and Patricia (White) Quillen in Waco, Texas. He was united in marriage June 29, 1993 to Beth Ann Hairgrove in Dallas County. Rodney received his Bachelor of Art’s Degree at Baylor University and was a retired Creative Director for World Factory Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 27 years,...

Boyd ~ Leatrice “Lee” Watts, 85, a retired book keeper, went to be with our Lord Friday, November 20, 2020 in Fort Worth. Services for Lee are to be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Boyd Church of Christ with interment following at Boyd Cemetery. Family will also receive friends and loved ones from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church. Bro. Craig Jordan will officiate. Pallbearers are Marrion Hall, Tommy Wallace, Dylan Hall, Jake Wallace, Richard Hall, Seth Wallace, John Teague, Chance...