Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Tobi Warner Moss, Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
Tobi Warner Moss, Jr., a beloved son, fiancé, soon to be father, brother, and friend, was born on December 22, 2000, in Decatur, Texas, and tragically left us too soon on August 5, 2025, in Temple, Texas. He was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him, embodying a spirit that was fun-loving, funny, caring, and truly...
Betty Ann White
Aug 4, 2025
Betty Ann White, born on October 7, 1954, in Ringling, Oklahoma, departed this life on August 4, 2025, in Decatur, Texas.
Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 8th, 2025 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Thomas Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
William Brooks will officiate at her remembrance, and pallbearers honoring her legacy...
Angela Lee Turner
Aug 3, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Angela Lee Turner July 14th, 1982 – August 3rd, 2025
Our hearts are broken as we share that our beloved wife, mom, daughter and sister, Angela Lee Turner, passed away on August 3rd, 2025 at the age of 43. Angie was the heart of her family. Married to the love of her life, Cody Turner, she was...
Kelly Dawayne Kennedy
Jul 31, 2025
Paradise~ Kelly Dawayne Kennedy, 54, a cherished son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, in Paradise, Texas, surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral Service will be held 10:00 am Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial to follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends at a...
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...
Johnny Dwight Hoyt
Jul 30, 2025
Johnny Dwight Hoyt “Red" was born on June 18, 1959, in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He entered eternal rest on July 30, 2025, in Decatur, Texas.
There will be no services at this time.
Educated through the completion of high school at Northside High. Dwight loved talking about his rodeo days and visits from his friends.
Dwight is survived by his loving sister Donna Bombonati,...
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...
