Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Eva Jo Fox
Oct 14, 2026
Eva Jo Fox, 93, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Funeral is at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21st at HawkinsFuneral Home in Decatur. Family willreceive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 20th at the funeral home. Louis Horton will officiate. Pallbearers- Garret Potter, Josh Fox, Brad McCormick, E.C. Crump, Terry Porter, and Terry Glen Cassity.
Eva Jo was born May 5,...
Michael Joe Young
Oct 6, 2026
Michael Joe Young went home to our Creator on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He is a beautiful soul who shined his light among so many. Michael was born in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 21, 1967, to Ronny and Cherry (Markum) Young. He eventually put down roots in Crafton, TX, with his sons, Jeffrey Kyle and Christopher. As a single...
Gary Garland Phipps
Oct 6, 2026
Gary Garland Phipps, 78, of Aledo passed from this earth Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Burleson, Texas.
Graveside Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 23rd at Bethel Cemetery in Decatur, Texas. Brad Hartzog will officiate.
Gary was born February 22, 1948, to Willie Vernon and Mary Jane (Wallace) Phipps in Breckenridge, Texas. He retired from Lockheed after 39 years in accounting. Gary...
Carolyn "Jane" Wilson
Oct 18, 2026
Carolyn Jane Wilson, 84, of Weatherford, formerly of Paradise passed from this earth Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers include Ryan Stokes, Chris Wilson, Chase...
Oliver Emmert
Sep 16, 2026
Oliver Emmert, Jr. died on September 16, 2026, in Decatur, Texas, at the age of 83.
Born on February 3, 1943, in Borger, Texas, Oliver built a life defined by hard work, steady ambition, and a genuine interest in other people. He was a 1961 Bowie High School graduate and later studied electronics at DeVry Technical School. He also served in...
William Dwayne Parker
Oct 15, 2026
Chico ~ William Dwayne Parker, 74, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026, in Decatur.
Memorial Service is at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2026, at the Family Life Center in Bellevue - 713 4th St., Bellevue, Texas.
William was born on January 7, 1952, to William Preston and Margaret Ellen (Booker) Parker in Hunt County. He was united in marriage to...
Danelle Irene Hill
Oct 18, 2026
Danelle Irene Hill, 70, of Alvord passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Decatur, Texas.
Danelle was born on September 18, 1956, to Daniel Cornelios and Alice Irene (Rhinehart) Hill in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was an artist and member of First United Methodist Church in Alvord. Danelle was a beloved sister, aunt and friend to many who will miss her...
Mickey Denny Deemer
Oct 16, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Mickey Denny Deemer, 52, went to be with our Lord on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Bridgeport.
Mickey was born on March 5, 1974, to Denny and Linda Ruth (Davis) Deemer in Duncan, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to Ruve Cooley. Mickey devoted 23 years of dedicated service as the night manager at Tom Thumb, where he took...
Shannon Rena Rich
Oct 13, 2026
Shannon Rena Rich, 51, of Alvord passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Shannon was born on July 7, 1975, to James Andrew and Patricia Lee (Tennison) Evans in Decatur, Texas. She was united in marriage March 29, 1996, to Michael Rich in Alvord, Texas. Shannon graduated from Alvord High School and was a certified nurse assistant for many years. Shannon loved...
Carole Sue Cantrell
Oct 13, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Carole Sue Cantrell, 83, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Oklahoma.
Funeral Service is at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 19th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport, with burial at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Carole was born on December 27, 1942,...
Bill Gene Read
Oct 10, 2026
Paradise ~ Billie Gene Read, 96, went peacefully to be with our Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Paradise while surrounded by family.
Funeral Service is at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at First Baptist Church Cottondale in Cottondale. Visitation is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Billie was born...
Kamelia Glynn Whitt
Oct 10, 2026
Kamelia Glynn Whitt, 87, of Alvord went to be with her Lord and SaviorSaturday, October 10, 2026 peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones.Kamelia was born November 28, 1938 to Harold and Lucia (Mask) Klingensmithin Odessa, Texas. She was a Levelland, Texas high school graduate (1957). OnJune 6, 1958, she was united in marriage to Kenneth L. Whitt in...
Michael Brian Murray
Oct 7, 2026
Michael Brian Murray, 69, of Azle passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 14th at Ball Knob Cemetery out of Alvord, Texas.
Michael was born November 15, 1956 to Gene Murray and Shirley (Chauvin) Murray Miller in Texas City, Texas. He was united in marriage June 12, 2005 to Allyson Wolfenberger in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Michael excelled...
Phillip Bullard
Oct 6, 2026
Decatur ~ Phillip Don Bullard, 91, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 6, 2026, in Alliance.
Memorial Service is at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 16th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd.
Phillip was born on August 14, 1935, to Bryant Jackson Bullard and Mamie (Revis) Bullard in Latch, Texas. He was united in marriage to Veada Loudada Buckmaster...
Rosie Lang
Oct 6, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Rosie Lang, 68, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Decatur.
Funeral Service is at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 12th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport, with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Gary Demmitt to officiate. Pallbearers are Kendall Dethloff,...
Wanda Faye Morrison
Oct 2, 2026
Wanda Faye Cassity Morrison went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, October 2, 2026, in Bridgeport, Texas, at the age of 96.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Decatur, with burial to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00–8:00 p.m. Monday, October 12,...
Nelda Jean Sullivan
Oct 2, 2026
Nelda Jean Sullivan, 88, of Grapevine passed from this earth Friday, October 2, 2026 in Flower Mound, Texas.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 6th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Nelda was born November 16, 1937 to Hubert M. and Mabel Arleen (Russell) Sullivan in Collin County, Texas. She was united in marriage June 21, 1997 to Homer Britton Burns, Jr....
James Derald Baker
Oct 1, 2026
On October 1, 2026, James Derald Baker, 86, of Weatherford peacefully went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family.
James was born October 31, 1939, to James O. and Margaret W. Baker in Itasca, Texas. He was united in marriage to Nancy G. Kitterman on May 17, 1963, in Arlington, Texas. After marrying Nancy, James was drafted...
Jimmy Jeff Sherman
Sep 30, 2026
Jimmy Jeff Sherman, 90, of Decatur passed from this earth Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 5th at Oaklawn Cemetery Pavilion. Brian Newton will officiate. Pallbearers include Caleb Coursey, Eric Broberg, Chris Romines, Chad Horner, Mike Syler, Mike Stone, Curtis Stone, and Landon Stone. Honorary pallbearers are great-grandchildren.
Jimmy was born...
Dustin Blake Edwards
Sep 28, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Dustin Blake Edwards, 42, went to be with our Lord on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Bridgeport.
Funeral Service is at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 2nd, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Cottondale Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Rocky Loper, Lawrence York, Hunter Skiles, Josh...
