Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Sandra Lavern Smith
May 6, 2026
Sandra Lavern Smith,68, of Ft. Worth went to be with her Lord & Savior Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 in Decatur, Texas.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11th at Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church in Ft. Worth with burial at Dido Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Sandra was born March 4th, 1958...
Alan Hubert-Ray Horne
May 6, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Alan Hubert-Ray Horne, 53, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Decatur.
Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Monday 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.
Alan was born on December 31, 1972, to David Harold...
Melinda Ann Gasperson
May 3, 2026
Melinda Ann Gasperson, 65, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Monday, May 3rd, 2026.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 12th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 11th at the funeral home.
Gerre Joiner will officiate. Pallbearers will include Willy Gasperson, Chance Gasperson, Chase Gasperson, Catcher Gasperson,...
Shaun Davie
Apr 30, 2026
Shaun Eric Davie, 49, of Decatur, Texas, passed away on April 30, 2026.
A Celebration of Life for Shaun will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise with B.J. Rutledge officiating.
Shaun was born on October 16, 1976. He built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others. He was the owner and operator...
Frances M. Prendez Kolker
May 1, 2026
Frances Kolker, age 99, died peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Lawton, Oklahoma. She lived a long, meaningful life focused on family, faith, and strength that inspired everyone around her.
She was born on August 21, 1926, in Paint Rock, Texas, to Teodoro and Cleotilde Martinez. She grew up with strong family values that stayed with her throughout her life....
Ivy Rose Grimes
May 5, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Ivy Rose Grimes, 90, went to be with our Lord, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Decatur.
Graveside Service is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9th, at Cooper Creek Cemetery in Denton. Family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.
Ivy was born on January 4, 1936, to Floyd and Nellie Mane (Kesler) Crouch...
Charlotte Ann Wood
May 5, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Charlotte Ann Wood. Charlotte passed peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Charlotte Ann Roberts Wood was born to William Duval Roberts and Sarah Elmore Roberts. She came from a large and loving family and carried that love throughout her life. She was the cherished daughter of the late William...
Charles William Montgomery
May 4, 2026
Charles William Montgomery, 86, of Decatur went to be with his Lord Monday, May 4, 2026.
Graveside service is 2:00PM Friday, May 8th at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg, Texas. The family will receive visitors at 1:00PM.
Charles was born August 13, 1939 to Carrol France and Wynona (Keown) Montgomery in Decatur, Texas. He was united in marriage March 13, 1961 to Jeanette...
Stacy Dean Connally
May 3, 2026
Stacy Dean Connally, 61 of Paradise, Texas passed away on May 3, 2026.
He was born on March 9, 1965 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Stacy spent much of his life working in construction. Outside of work, he found joy in the simple things - hunting, fishing and tending his garden, especially planting watermelons. He appreciated the simple things in life and had...
Helen Davis
May 1, 2026
Helen Davis, 83, of Alvord went to be with her Lord Friday, May 1st, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 5th at Hopewell Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Hopewell Cemetery. Family Visitation is 6-8:00 p.m. Monday, May 4th at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Sam Kirkland and Dan Sparkman will officiate. Pallbearers include Jeremy Davis,...
Robert Stephen Howery
Apr 30, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Robert Stephen Howery, 79, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Decatur, TX.
Robert (Bob) was born on October 14, 1946, to Billy "W.N." and Geraldine (Francisco) Howery in Des Moines, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Susan Marie Sieg on June 24, 1967, in Osseo Wisconsin.
Bob, whose father and grandfather were railroaders, began...
Stephen Wesley Venable
Apr 29, 2026
Paradise ~ Stephen Wesley Venable, 78, went to be with our Lord, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Denton.
Stephen was born on September 20, 1947, in Fort Worth. He retired from Poly Tech in Fort Worth, where he worked as a manufacturer. Stephen was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many who miss him dearly.
Those left behind to cherish his...
Billie Farley
Apr 29, 2026
Billie “Bill” Farley, 83, passed away on April 29, 2026.
Bill was born on August 13, 1942, in Evarts, Kentucky. In his later years, he made his home in Decatur, Texas, where he lived a steady life centered around the people he loved.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sharyn Farley, in 2017.
He is survived by his brother, James...
Jerry Wayne Lee
Apr 29, 2026
Rhome ~ Jerry Wayne Lee, 76, of Rhome, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, in Fort Worth.
Graveside Service is 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 4th, at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd. Wise County Veterans Group will provide military honors.
Honorary Pallbearers are Jason Kurtz,...
Geary Lewis Washburn
Apr 28, 2026
Geary Lewis Washburn, 85, of Decatur went to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 28th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
John Hogan and Gerre Joiner will officiate. Pallbearers are Kyle Stephens, Brian Whaley, David Cowan,...
John Kent Welch
Apr 27, 2026
John Kent Welch, 88, formerly of Nocona, passed from this earth Monday, April 27, 2026.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2026 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur, TX. Pastor Chris Wann of Community Church will officiate the gathering.
John was born November 13, 1937 to Archie Blake “Blackie” Welch and Mable Veretto Welch Diehl in Bryson, TX. He was united...
Juan Madrid
Apr 25, 2026
Juan Madrid, 51, of Runaway Bay passed from this earth Saturday, April 25th, 2026.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 4th at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3rd at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, with Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
Juan was...
Leon Coleman
Apr 25, 2026
Leon Coleman of Aurora, Tx passed away at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the age of 91. Leon was born October 4, 1934, in Delhi, Oklahoma to Lillian and Jesse Coleman. He attended school in Delhi, Oklahoma, and then Boyd, Tx graduating in 1952. On March 11, 1955, he married the love of his life, Delores Thornton....
Gabina Rodarte-Marquez Pacheco
Apr 25, 2026
Gabina Rodarte-Marquez Pacheco, de 72 años y residente de Rhome, partió a la presencia del Señor el sábado 25 de abril de 2026, rodeada de sus seres queridos.La Misa de Exequias se celebrará el sábado 2 de mayo 10 a.m. en la Iglesia Católica de la Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María, en Decatur. El velorio familiar tendrá lugar el...
Bobbye Arlene Nelson
Apr 25, 2026
Alvord ~ Bobbye Arlene Nelson, 80, went to be with our Lord Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Decatur.
Funeral Service is 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2nd, at Twin Oaks Assembly of God in Bridgeport with burial at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 6th, at DFW National Cemetery. Family will receive friends at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Lenda Tedder to officiate. Pallbearers...
