Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Sherri Suzanne Stockton
Jul 31, 2025
Sherri Suzanne Stockton, 67, of Bridgeport peacefully passed from this earth on July 31, 2025.
Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, where a funeral service will take place on Tuesday at 11:00 AM, followed by burial at Paradise Cemetery. The family will receive visitors on Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Sherri...
Alton L. Smith
Jul 29, 2025
Alton "Al" Smith, 78, of Bowie peacefully passed from this earth on July 29, 2025.
Funeral Service is 10:00 AM Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 PM on Friday at the funeral home.
Affectionately known to many in town as “Honest Al the Working Man’s Pal,” Al Smith never met a...
Robbie Jean Lynch
Jul 23, 2025
Robbie Jean Lynch, fondly known as "Gams", passed away on July 23, 2025, in Denton, Texas. She was born on October 10, 1932, in Big Spring, Texas, to her parents, William and Reba Hawkins. Robbie lived a full and meaningful life, cherished for her warmth, generosity, and culinary talents.
As a devoted homemaker, Robbie dedicated her energy to her family and...
Karl Audy Bieser
Jul 20, 2025
Decatur ~ Karl Audy Bieser, 39, of Decatur went to be with his Lord Sunday, July 20, 2025 in Oklahoma City.
Service will be 10:30 AM Saturday, July 26, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial in Sunset Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6 - 8 PM Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pallbearers include Steven Rose, Cory Cole,...
Patrick Allan Chasteen
Jul 20, 2025
Patrick Allan Chasteen, 55, of Rhome passed from this earth Sunday, July 20th, 2025.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 28th 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.
Patrick was born April 25th, 1970 to Delbert and Ellen Kay (Belew) Chasteen in Ft....
Marcie Anne Jenkins
Jul 20, 2025
Marcie Anne Jenkins, a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse, passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 54 in Denton, Texas. Born on November 1, 1970, in Hobbs, New Mexico, Marcie's journey through life was marked by her unwavering commitment to caring for others, a characteristic that always defined her professional life.
A Celebration of Life service will be...
William Ralph Abel
Jul 19, 2025
William "Bill" Ralph Abel, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and brother-in-law, passed away on July 19, 2025, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 77. He was born on March 17, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. He married Marilyn Louise (Kamenske) Abel on July 15, 1973 and they shared a life filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories...
Charlotte Matzinger
Jul 18, 2025
Charlotte Avis Garret Matzinger, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home of 54 years in Cedar Park, Texas, on Friday July 18th, 2025, surrounded by her loving husband, daughters, and other loved ones.
A service will be held 2 PM Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will...
Geoffrey Warren Isbell
Jul 17, 2025
Geoffrey Warren Isbell, 60, of Sunset, Texas, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, in Grapevine, Texas.
Born October 22, 1964, in Lubbock, Texas, to Cecil Isbell and Kathleen Penix (Grima), Geoffrey built a life defined by commitment—to his family, to his work, and to the people around him. He married Suzanne “Suzy” Van Pelt on September 1, 1984, in Vernon,...
Ronald Eugene Saunders
Jul 15, 2025
Ronald Eugene Saunders, a deeply cherished soul, departed this earthly realm on July 15, 2025 in Glen Rose, TX leaving behind a life richly woven with love, devotion and service. Born on March 3, 1952 in the heart of Decatur, TX, Ron's journey was grounded in a deep appreciation for God, family, community and music.
A proud graduate of Decatur High...
Curtis Darrell Marlett
Jul 15, 2025
Curtis Darrell Marlett, 84, of Bowie, was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, and passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Bowie, Texas. Born on August 28, 1940, in Chico, Texas, Curtis lived a life marked by dedication, service, and for those around him.
Funeral service is 1:00 PM, July 21, 2025, at Hawkins Funeral Home, Bridgeport, TX. The interment...
Dennis Royce Hudson
Jul 14, 2025
Dennis Royce Hudson, 76, of Decatur left Earth for his Heavenly home on Monday, July 14th, 2025.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 18th at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Louis Horton will officiate. Pallbearers will include Buba Hudson, Adrian Stone, Wes Fowler, Weldon Taylor,...
James G. Gilliland
Jul 14, 2025
James Gaylord "Gil" Gilliland, 83 of Montague, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, in Nocona, Texas.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas. The funeral service celebrating James’s life will take place on Saturday, July 19, at 2:00 PM at Freedom Life Church in...
Barbara Ann York
Jul 13, 2025
Barbara Ann York, 86, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Sunday, July 13th, 2025.
Barbara was born September 6th, 1938 to Robert Lester and Willie Rae (Ferguson) Oliver in Speegleville, Texas. She was united in marriage September 17th, 1959 to Woodrow Wilson York, Jr. in Robinson, Texas. Barbara was a homemaker and member of the Church of Christ. She...
Terry Ray Ross
Jul 11, 2025
Terry Ray Ross, 64, of Boonsville, went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025.
A funeral service to honor Terry's life will take place on Friday at 10:00 AM at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, followed by a burial at Boonsville Cemetery. Family and friends are warmly invited to gather at the funeral home from 6:00 PM to...
Bonnie Laverne Justice
Jul 10, 2025
Bonnie Laverne Justice, 85, went to be with her Lord & Savior Thursday, July 10th, 2025.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15th at Faith Tabernacle Assembly of God Church in Saginaw with burial at Dido Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Monday at the church.
Bonnie was born June 24th, 1940 to J.A. and Dessie (Galttana) Hardee in Ft. Worth,...
Juan Manuel "Manny" Flores, Jr.
Jul 8, 2025
Juan Manuel “Manny” Flores Jr., 35 of Decatur went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 8th, 2025.
Funeral is to be held at First Baptist Church in Decatur at 11am Monday, July 14th with burial proceeding at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Manny was born March 2nd, 1990 to Juan and Imelda Flores in Decatur, Texas. He married his love, Lina McDowell on...
Sharon Faye Whittenburg
Jul 7, 2025
Sharon Faye Whittenburg, a loving wife and devoted mother, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2025, in Decatur, Texas, at the age of 82.
A visitation will be held on July 18, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd, Texas. Following this gathering of remembrance, a graveside service will take place on July 19, 2025,...
Maudie Wallace
Jul 6, 2025
Maudie Agnes Wallace, 85, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Springtown, Texas surrounded by her family and the warmth of their love.
As we gather to pay homage to a life so beautifully lived, friends and family are invited to participate in a Visitation on July 15, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hawkins Funeral Home in...
Donald Lloyd Visser
Jul 6, 2025
Donald Lloyd Visser, 77, of Boyd went to be with our Lord on Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Funeral Service is 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Aurora Baptist Church with burial at 10:00 a.m. Friday at Howard Cemetery in Benbrook. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church with lunch served...
