Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Joy Lynn Long
Mar 12, 2026
Joy Lynn Long, affectionately known as Lynn, passed away March 12, 2026, in Decatur, Texas, at the age of 78.
She was born on October 31, 1947, in Olney, Texas. Lynn was a spirited woman who left the world better than she found it. Her greatest joys were her family and a lifetime of serving others. On June 26, 1964, Lynn...
Maria Elena Baltierra
Mar 2, 2026
Maria Elena Baltierra, 62, of Decatur, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Maria was born on March 2, 1964, in León to Florencio Becerra and Matilde Aguado. From an early age, she carried a warm spirit and a compassionate heart, always finding joy in caring for others. For many years, Maria...
Phillip Ray Ryan, Sr.
Feb 25, 2026
Phil Ryan August 10, 1945 – February 25, 2026
Phil Ryan, a highly decorated Texas Ranger, transformative three-term Wise County Sheriff, and respected leader in North Texas law enforcement, passed away on Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026, at the age of 80, following a battle with heart disease and other health complications.
Born August 10, 1945, in Oklahoma and raised in the...
Lana Antoinette Wildey
Mar 9, 2026
Runaway Bay ~ Lana Antoinette Wildey, 84, went to be with our Lord Monday, March 9, 2026, in Runaway Bay.
Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14th, at The Rock Church in Bridgeport with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Tim Jenkins to officiate.
Lana was born on May 20, 1941, to Giusseppe (Joseph Matz) and Betty (Kluber) Mazza in Proviso, Illinois. She was...
Jose Romo-Leija
Mar 12, 2026
Jose Romo-Leija, 90, went to be with his Lord Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18th at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family visitation is 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pallbearers will be Alberto Chavez, Raul...
Allen Lester Arnold
Feb 20, 2026
Allen Lester Arnold, 75, of Decatur, went to be with our Lord on February 20, 2026, in Dallas.
Memorial service will be 11 AM Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur.
Full obituary to follow.
Mike "Pup" Jones
Mar 11, 2026
Mike “Pup” Jones, 74, of Decatur went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Mike was born on November 13, 1951, in Decatur to Kenneth and Vera Alexander Jones. He grew up in Decatur and graduated from Decatur High School. Mike dedicated much of his life to his career as a parts man at James Wood Motors,...
Ronald Craig Solomon
Mar 7, 2026
Ronald Craig Solomon, 74, retired mechanic from American Airlines and a veteran of the Army National Guard, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, March 7th, 2026.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Ronald was born December 9th, 1951 in Weatherford, Texas to Norman and Betty Solomon. He was united in marriage to Vicky Lea Keyworth on October 17,...
Bobbie Alene Laing
Mar 5, 2026
Bobbie Alene Laing, 63, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Thursday, March 5th, 2026 in Plano, Texas.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 13th at House of Prayer in Newark, Texas with burial at Aurora Cemetery.
Rick Neathery will officiate.
Bobbie was born May 22, 1962 to Harold Joe and Eva Charlene (Hopper) Norris, Sr. in Ft. Worth, Texas. She was...
Maria De Jesus Rivas
Mar 3, 2026
Maria de Jesus Rivas, 91, went to be with our Lord on March 03, 2026, in Decatur, Texas. Maria de Jesus was born on December 25, 1934 to Jose Inez and Petra (Fraga) Valdez in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico. She was united in holy matrimony with Pablo Rivas in June 4th 1955 and later emigrated to the United States in 1968....
Charles "Chuck" Louis Heaberlin
Mar 3, 2026
Charles Louis “Chuck” Heaberlin -- father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loving husband for 70 years -- passed away on March 3 at age 95, while under hospice care following a brief illness.
Born in Russell, Kentucky in 1930 to Alberta and Herald Heaberlin, Chuck lived in several locations in Illinois and Texas with his wife and family before settling in Decatur for the last...
Reginaldo S. Valdez
Mar 3, 2026
Reginaldo S. Valdez, 76, passed from this earth Tuesday, March 3, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Reginaldo was born November 5, 1949 to Jesus Valdez and Bernandina Sanchez Valdez in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico. He was...
Bryan Thomas Truitt
Mar 2, 2026
Bryan Thomas Truitt, 45, passed from this earth Monday, March 2nd, 2026 in Plano, Texas.
Celebration of Life for Bryan is 10:00 a.m. Saturday at his home.
Bryan was born November 14, 1980 to Charles and Theresa Truitt in Aransas Pass, Texas. He was united in marriage February 11th, 2023 to Sydney Wahl. Bryan was a truck driver for many years working...
Linda Nell Stogner
Feb 28, 2026
Decatur ~ Linda Nell Stogner, 75, went to be with our Lord Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Decatur.
Memorial Service is at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd.
Linda was born on November 25, 1950, to Warren Austin and Arlene Ruby (Ferrell) Stogner in Cordell, Oklahoma. She earned her Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from Tarrant...
Margaret Louise Cowart
Feb 28, 2026
Fort Worth ~ Margaret Louise Cowart, 89, went to be with our Lord Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Funeral Service is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd. Family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Margaret was born on December 20, 1936, to Frank and Helen (Day) Pluckebaum...
Jay Gregory Leake
Feb 26, 2026
Jay Gregory Leake, 68, of Decatur passed from this earth Thursday, February 26th, 2026.
Jay was born February 4th, 1958 to Joseph and Agnes Leake in Memphis, Tennessee. He was retired after many years owning and working at Jay’s Pools, Inc, a company he started. Jay was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many who will miss him dearly.
He was...
Ethel Lenora Cansler
Feb 26, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Ethel Lenora Cansler, 91, went home to be with our Lord Thursday, February 26, 2026, in Decatur.
Funeral is at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1st, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Brother Gary Dimmitt to officiate. Pallbearers are Kyler Holley,...
Sandra "Annette" Riley
Feb 24, 2026
Sandra “Annette” Riley, 81, of Decatur went home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Denton, Texas surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral is 10 AM Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Bethel Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday.
Matt Gage and Larry Gage will officiate. Pallbearers will include Zachary...
Thomas Bohannan
Feb 22, 2026
Thomas David Bohannan, 66, of Ft. Worth passed from this earth Sunday, February 22, 2026 in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Memorial Service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28th at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd, Texas.
Tommy was born September 30, 1959 to Ernest Ross and Elizabeth Joyce (DeLorge) Bohannan in Dallas, Texas. He attended North Lake College, receiving his GED. Tommy was...
Susan Kay Boswell
Feb 21, 2026
Susan Kay Boswell, 78, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Susan was born November 28, 1947 to James Walter and LaVerne Katherine (Thurman) Brazele in Plainview, Texas. She was united in marriage January 20, 1973 to Roger Dean Boswell in Dallas, Texas. Susan graduated from West Texas State University with a Bachelor Degree in English...
