Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Sherrie Bradley-Searcy
Feb 5, 2026
Paradise ~ Sherrie Bradley-Searcy, 76, went to be with our Lord Thursday, February 5th , 2026 in Fort Worth.
Funeral Service is 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Todd Nelson, Dakota Richardson, Aaron Choate, Jesse Largent, Paul Largent,...
Donella Benham
Feb 3, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Donella Benham, 90, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Decatur.
Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10th, at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Terry Latham to officiate.
Donella was born on November 15, 1935 to A.J. and Annie Mae (Bone) Latham in Russellville, Arkansas. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Benham on April 2, 1955...
Margarita Felix De Luevanos
Feb 6, 2026
Margarita Felix de Luevanos, 69, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Friday, February 6th, 2026.
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, Texas
Margarita was born October 16th, 1956 to Luis Felix and Roberta Campos. She was united in marriage to Ubaldo Luevanos.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Ubaldo Luevanos...
Paul Marshall Hilton
Feb 3, 2026
Paul Marshall Hilton, born on August 9, 1946, lived a life grounded in love, humor, family, and quiet strength. He was born to the late Walter and Maudie Hilton, who instilled in him the values of work, devotion and care that Paul carried throughout his life.
On April 29, 1967, Paul married the love of his life, Kathie Nivens, beginning a...
Timothy Schmidt
Jan 21, 2026
Timothy Michael Schmidt aka “Smitty”, as he was affectionately known as a beloved father, brother, friend and soldier, passed away January 21, 2026, at the age of 73 in Chico, Texas. Timothy was born on October 30, 1952, Ocheyedan, Iowa. He grew up with a strong sense of work ethics and always wanting learn defined him throughout his whole life.
His...
Virginia B. Renfro
Feb 3, 2026
Virginia Bess Renfro, 99, was born June 28, 1926, in Mt. Pleasant, TX to Charles and Abbie (Old) Mason. Our GinGin passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026.
Memorial service will be 2:30 PM, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Family will receive friends 1 hr. prior at the church.
Virginia graduated from Texarkana High School in...
Rozell O'Dell Loper
Feb 3, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Rozell O’Dell Loper, age 91, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 in Bridgeport.
Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 6th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Chris Clark, Colby Loper, Mark Clark, Jr., Casey...
Beverly June Bradley
Feb 3, 2026
Beverly June Bradley, age 92, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Funeral service begins at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, TX. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm.
Shawn Brewer will officiate.
Beverly was born June 3, 1933, in Collin County, TX. She was united in marriage with Harry James Bradley on March...
Michael Thomas
Feb 1, 2026
Michael Charles Thomas, 46, went to be with his Lord and Savior in the late hours of Sunday, February 1st, 2026, at his home in Lake Bridgeport, Texas.
Funeral service is at 11:00AM Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, followed by a graveside service at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6:00PM-8:00PM on Friday, February...
Timothy Harold Pippin
Jan 27, 2026
Timothy Harold Pippin, 59, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 27, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Memorial Service is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Tim was born November 6, 1966 in Dallas, Texas. He was united in marriage August...
Michael Dell Cooper
Jan 25, 2026
Michael Dell Cooper, 69, passed peacefully from this earth on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, Texas.
Michael was born on May 1, 1956, in Waco, Texas, to Billy and Alice Cooper. On August 29, he married the love of his life, Cindy Seebeck,...
James Harold Archer
Jan 22, 2026
James “Jim” Harold Archer, 81 of Decatur, Texas, passed away surrounded by family and went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Denton, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, with burial to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-7:30 p.m....
John Waggoner Polhemus
Jan 22, 2026
John Waggoner Polhemus, 76, of Decatur passed from this earth Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur. Visitation is Noon Tuesday before the service at the funeral home.
John was born January 7, 1950 to Merle Phillips Polhemus, Sr. and Hazel Lucille Waggoner Polhemus in Dallas, Texas. John graduated from...
Lorenzo Garza, Sr.
Jan 19, 2026
Bridgeport ~ Lorenzo Garza, Sr., 81, went to be with our Lord Monday, January 19, 2026, in Decatur.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 29th, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at The Mexican Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 28th, at the funeral home.
Rev. Gary Demmitt will officiate. Pallbearers are Jesus Rodriguez, Jonathan Garza, Anthony...
John Robert DeBono
Jan 17, 2026
John Robert DeBono, 80, of Aurora passed from this earth Saturday, January 17, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
John was born February 25, 1945 to Ted and Iva Irene (Sheldon) DeBono in Daly City, California. He joined the United States Navy and retired after 23 years of service. He was united in marriage October 29, 1976 to Cheryl Meadowcroft in Honolulu,...
Charles Thomas Dodds
Jan 17, 2026
Charles Thomas Dodds, 74, of Decatur went to be with his Lord Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Charles was born September 17, 1951 to Cecil and Valeria Dodds in Dallas, Texas. He was united in marriage October 27, 1983 to Janet Marie Fox in Dallas, Texas. Charles was a purchasing agent for a Petroleum Company for many years before retirement. He was...
Benita Ramona Gonzalez
Jan 16, 2026
Benita Ramona González, una ama de casa muy querida y matriarca, se fue de este mundo el 16 de enero de 2026, en Decatur, Texas. Nacida el 21 de marzo de 1958 en el Rancho Nuevo Apulco, Zacatecas, México, fue un faro de amor y calidez, cuya risa podía iluminar cualquier habitación y cuya bondad no tenía límites.
Misa de funeral...
Howard Louis Freitag
Jan 15, 2026
Howard Louis Freitag 98, passed away on Jan. 15, 2026 in Decatur, Texas. Howard had an amazing life. At age 15 he joined the Merchant Marines. He went to the Philippines on a ship and fought in WW2. After the war, he worked in the oil field in West Texas until he moved to Anderson, California with his wife and...
Paul Loyd Milligan
Jan 15, 2026
Paul Milligan was born on January 3, 1954 in Bridgeport, Texas to DeLoyd and Nelda Berniece (Gentry) Milligan. He was united in marriage July 9, 1974 to Patricia “Patsy” Hesteande in Weatherford, Texas beginning a life together that would span 51 years. He passed into glory on January 15, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.
Greg Mohr will officiate.
Funeral is 2:00...
Stanley Joseph Hoover
Jan 14, 2026
Stanley Joseph “Joe” Hoover, 72, of Decatur passed from this earth Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Joe was born September 27th, 1953 to Woodrow Emanuel and Ines (Posey) Hoover in Metairie, Louisiana. He was self employed as a general contractor. Joe was the contractor for the dream home for his partner Rholetta and himself, and was proud of...
