Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Juan Manuel Saldaña Esparza
Sep 4, 2026
Boyd ~ 58, Juan Manuel Saldaña Esparza entered eternal rest on Friday, September 4, 2026, in Dallas.
Juan Manuel was born on July 19, 1968, to Margarito Saldaña Valero and Petra Esparza Escareño in Mazapil, Zacatecas. He was united in marriage to Tomasa Rubio on July 25, 2008, in Decatur. Juan Manuel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted family...
Bobby Glenn Grimes
Sep 2, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Bobby Glenn Grimes, 91, went to be with our Lord on September 2, 2026, in Bridgeport.
Graveside Service is at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 12th, at Cooper Creek Cemetery in Denton. Family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
Bobby was born on September 30, 1934, to Fate and Lena Marie...
Deaun Carpenter
Sep 8, 2026
Paradise ~ Deaun Carpenter, 76, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, in Paradise.
Deaun was born on October 7th, 1949, to Harold and Bettye Jo (Fine) Carpenter in Little Field, Texas. He was united in marriage to Marsha Lee Carpenter on August 7th, 1971, and shared 53 years, building a life filled with love, family, and...
Judy Kay Byrd
Sep 2, 2026
Judy Kay Byrd, 75, of Springtown, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Bridgeport, Texas, and went home to be with her Lord.
Judy was born February 5, 1951, in Sherman, Texas, to Louie and Louise (Morrow) McDonnell. She graduated from Keller High School and was a member of First Baptist Church of Cottondale, where her faith was an important...
Charlene Pitts
Sep 8, 2026
Charlene Pitts, 93 years, 1 month, 19 days, passed away on September 8, 2026, in Boyd, Texas. She was born on July 20, 1933, in Boyd, and remained closely tied to the community that was both her birthplace and her home throughout her life. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Hawkins Funeral Home...
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...
Elizabeth Ann Dunning
Sep 5, 2026
Elizabeth Ann (Grimsley) Dunning of Decatur passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Ann, as all called her, was born on Sunday, December 28,1947 in Alvord, Texas to parents Jacob Charles (J.C.) and Gertrude (Downing) Grimsley and is a graduate of Alvord High School in 1966. She married Vallon (Val) Emmons Dunning on February 9, 1986, and they were married for...
Elizabeth H. Dendy
Sep 7, 2026
Elizabeth H. Dendy, lovingly known to many as “Granno,” passed away on September 7, 2026, in Decatur. She was born on November 27, 1942, in France to Isidor and Clair “Little Grandma” Montoya. Throughout her life, Elizabeth carried a bright spirit, a great sense of humor, and a love of laughter that stayed with her and touched those around her.
On...
James Ray "Jim" Haire, Sr.
Sep 5, 2026
James Ray “Jim” Haire, Sr.,63, of Sunset passed from this earth Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 10th at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Sunset Cemetery.
Cole Wells will officiate. Pallbearers include James Haire, Jr., Blake Haire, Justin Haire, Dustin Haire, Jerry Haire III, David Beauchamp, and Chris Bull.
Jim was born April 27, 1963 to...
Wiley R. Anderson
Sep 3, 2026
Chico ~ Wiley R. Anderson, 88, went to be with our Lord on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Chico.
Funeral Service is at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 10th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pastor Phillip Weitner to officiate. Pallbearers include William...
Montie Ray White
Sep 1, 2026
Montie Ray White, 85, of Lake Bridgeport, passed from this earth on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Mt. Olivett Cemetery in Fort Worth. Johnny Irish will officiate.
Montie was born December 26, 1940, in Vernon, Texas, to Willie Pearl and Cora (Poole) White. After earning his bachelor’s degree from...
Martha Lee Kilmer
Aug 31, 2026
Martha Lee Morris Kilmer was born January 15, 1952, in Decatur, Texas, to Albert Calvin Morris and Winnetta Belle Hancock Morris. On August 31, 2026, she went home to be with the Lord she loved.
Martha was the second child in a family that meant everything to her. She was blessed with an older brother, David Michael; two younger brothers, Calvin...
Karen Sue Russell
Aug 31, 2026
Paradise ~ Karen Sue Russell, 71, went to be with our Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026, in Bridgeport.
Funeral Service is at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 3rd, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport, with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Karen was born on September 12, 1954, to...
Niki Shanea King
Aug 30, 2026
Niki Shanea King, born Niki Shanea Parker, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Longview, Texas. She was born on April 18, 1982, in Decatur, Texas. Her passing leaves a deep sorrow in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, while her memory remains a lasting source of comfort.
Niki earned her high school diploma and went on to...
Carol Jean Darling
Aug 29, 2026
Carol Jean Darling, 63, of New Fairview passed from this earth Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Funeral will begin at 10:30 AM, Monday, September 7, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur with burial following at Oaklawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the funeral service.
The officiant will be Pastor Greg Stone. Pallbearers will include Evan Darling, Adam Darling,...
Mary Sue Green
Aug 26, 2026
Paradise ~ Mary Sue Green, 82, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, in Paradise, TX, while surrounded by family.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 1st, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport, Texas. Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Monday, August 31st, at the funeral home. Committal Service...
Sharon Kay Coleman
Aug 23, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Sharon Kay Coleman, 82, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Glen Rose.
Memorial Service is from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 5th, at the Bridgeport Country Club.
Sharon was born on October 14, 1943, to Raymond and Florence (Feree) Fancher in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was united in marriage to Frank Coleman, Jr. on April 30,...
Jean Collier
Aug 22, 2026
Jean Collier, born June 24, 1947, in Decatur, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and close friends. While her passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who loved her, her family finds comfort knowing that she is now completely healed and resting in the arms of Jesus.
Jean was...
Virginia Lee Erwin
Aug 21, 2026
Virginia Lee Higgins-Erwin, Housewife, mother and grandmother. Went to be with our Lord and Savior August 21, 2026.
Graveside service will be Monday August 24, 2026 at the Paradise Cemetery with Ren Young Officiating.
Pallbearers include Jimmy Gentry, Bryson Gentry, Kyle Erwin, Don Erwin, Wesley Moss, and Sonny Higgins.
Virginia, known to her family and friends as Ginger, known to her siblings as...
Emily Jean Anderson
Aug 19, 2026
Springtown ~ Emily Jean Anderson, 80, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Springtown.
Emily was born on November 30, 1945, to Emil and Willa Jean (Elliot) Stanke in Brownwood. She was united in marriage to John Anderson on July 5, 1963, in Brownwood. Emily retired after many years of dedicated service as a school bus...
