Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes

Sep 15, 2024

Barbara Eddings

July 12, 1944 - September 15, 2024

Barbara Eddings, 80, of Denison, Texas entered into her heavenly home on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

She was born on July 12, 1944 in Tarrant County, Texas to Clyde and Iva Ruth( Wells) Lambert. She married Anthony Eddings in Cleburne, TX on October 20,...

Sep 15, 2024

Faye LaVerne Burchfield, 91 went to the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2024 in Saginaw, Texas.

Funeral is 10:30 am, Friday September 20, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Boyd with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 pm Thursday at the church.

Minister is Mike Hays. Pallbearers are Brandon Hopkins, Kenneth Shepherd,...

Sep 12, 2024

Gayla June Liptack, born on January 4, 1941, in Pampa, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024, in Missoula, Montana. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, known for her unwavering love for family and her vibrant spirit. Gayla graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1958 and spent 30 years working as a Regional Sales Representative...

Sep 12, 2024

James A. Orr, 65, of Boyd, went to be with our Lord on Thursday September 12, 2024.

There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

James was born November 21, 1958 in Fort Worth, Texas to James Walter and Susie Marie (Whitaker) Orr. He did odd jobs as a handyman, if it...

Sep 12, 2024

Eugene T. Wagner, 87, went to be with our Lord on Thursday September 12, 2024 in Decatur, Texas.

No service is scheduled at this time.

Eugene or “Gene” as he was known to family and friends was born June 15, 1937 in Ennis, Texas, to Arthur and Evelyn (Rice) Wagner. He was united in marriage...

Sep 11, 2024

Gene Darwin King, 88, of Decatur went to be with our Lord Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 in Decatur, Texas.

The Family is having a Private Graveside Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at Alvord Cemetery with Bro. Michael Feese officiating.

Gene was born December 11th, 1935 to Herman and Ora (Cheek) King in Decatur,...

Sep 10, 2024

Paula L. Christopher, 69, of Newark, went to be with our Lord on September 10, 2024 in Decatur, Texas.

Paula was born May 31, 1955, in Cleburne, Texas to Paul and Glennie L. (Whitehead) Jordan. She married Sidney Christopher on August 4, 1972 in Fort Worth, Texas. Paula graduated from the Fort Worth Academy of Beauty then...

Sep 10, 2024

Billy Ray Looney, 88, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 14th, 2024 at New Hope Fellowship Church with burial at Cottonwood Cemetery.

Jack Sandford & Buster Henderson will officiate. Pallbearers include Matthew Lavender, Jacob McMaster, Ty McMaster, Jarrett McMaster, David Ellis,...

Sep 9, 2024

Patricia Grace Gage, 78, went to be with our Lord Monday, September 9th, 2024.

Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 13th, 2024 at Faith Baptist Church with burial at Sweetwater Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Matthew B. Gage will officiate. Pallbearers include Danny Souther, Tommy Souther,...

Sep 8, 2024

Cecilia Ann “Cece” Lisby, 82, passed away Sunday, September 8th, 2024.

Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 11th, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends at 9:00 a.m. 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

C.J. Frazier will officiate. Pallbearers include Eric...

Sep 7, 2024

Ledeva Anne Chitwood, 85, of Newark, Texas, went to be with our Lord on Saturday September 7, 2024 in Keene, Texas.

She was born August 25, 1939 to Arnold G. and Ledeva Genell (McBride) Whitten in Lakeview, Texas.

Ledeva’s highest grade was the 10th grade then she went on to work at the United States...

Sep 7, 2024

Sarah “Geneva” Galloway, 91, went to be with our lord Saturday September 7, 2024 in Decatur, Texas.

Funeral is 10 am Thursday September 12, 2024 at First Baptist Church Boyd with burial following the service at Dixie Cemtery in Sadler, Texas. Family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.

Officiant...

Sep 6, 2024

Bridgeport ~ Joel Diaz Estrada, 32, went to be with our Lord Friday, September 6, 2024 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Joel was born on September 22, 1991 to Manuel Diaz Jimenez and Ma. Beatriz Estrada Jauregui in Yahualica Jalisco, Mexico. He was a beloved son, brother, and a friend to many that will miss him dearly.

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Sep 6, 2024

Lossie Larue Langford Whitehead, 98, of Decatur passed away Friday, September 6th, 2024.

Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 11th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Aurora Cemetery.

Lossie was born December 20th, 1925 to Jay T. and Flora (Witte) Jordan in Post, Texas. She was united...

Sep 6, 2024

Clayton Hammack Woodruff, 67, of Decatur passed away suddenly on Friday, September 6, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at a later date to be announced.

Clayton was born February 1, 1957 to Jack Lynn and Natalie (Hammack) Woodruff in Wichita Falls, Texas.  During his high school years he moved with his parents from...

Sep 5, 2024

Anna Louise Herring, 87, of Alvord passed from this earth Thursday, September 5th, 2024.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 16th, 2024 at First Methodist Church in Bridgeport with burial at Alvord Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 10th, at Hawkins Funeral home in Decatur.

Anna was born October 17th, 1936 to...

Sep 4, 2024

Decatur - Shawn (Sharlene) G. Mitchell,83, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday September 4, 2024.

She was born February 13, 1941, to Irene (Gruber) and Glendale LaBott, in Evanston, Illinois. Raised in Chicago, Illinois she played piano/organ in all school choirs and won awards in singing solos. Shawn “Saved many Lives”, because of her teaching...

Sep 2, 2024

Paradise ~ Melinda Nell Simmons, 75, went to be with our Lord Monday, September 2, 2024 in Decatur.

Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 6, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at Keeter Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Fred Raney to officiate. Pallbearers are...

Sep 1, 2024

Gloria Sue Kime, 87, of Boyd, went to be with our Lord September 1, 2024.

Funeral is 11:00 AM, Thursday September 5, 2024 at the Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with burial at Cumby Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Officiant is Joe Ben Whatley. Pallbearers are Steven Stands,...

Sep 1, 2024

Wayne P. Burchfield, Sr., 96 went to be with our Lord on Sunday  September 1, 2024 in Saginaw, Texas.

Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 6th, at First Baptist Church in Boyd with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the church.

Officiant is Mike Hays. Pallbearers are Brandon...