Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
J. L. Hudson
Oct 19, 2014
Decatur~ J.L. Hudson, 86, a horse trainer, went to be with our Lord Sunday, October 19, 2014 in Decatur.
Graveside Service is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Sweetwater Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Phillip Askey will officiate.
J.L. was born on November 16, 1927...

Robert Bogardus
Oct 19, 2014
Justin ~ Robert Luce Bogardus, 86, a mechanical engineer, went to be with our Lord Sunday, October 19, 2014 in Bridgeport.
Memorial Service is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel.
Rev. Gerre Joiner will officiate.
Robert was born on May 17, 1928 to Henry and Aldie Bogardus in...
Myra Whitten
Oct 18, 2014
Oklahoma~ Myra Jean Whitten, 72, a retired purchasing agent, went to be with our Lord Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Dallas.
Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Coker- Hawkins Funeral Home with burial in New Harp Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
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Randy Bass
Oct 18, 2014
Bridgeport ~ Randy Bass, 64, a self employed machinist, went to be with our Lord Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Bridgeport.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Rev. Fred Bellah will officiate. Jessica Bridges will speak.
...Jeffrey Dean Nicholson
Oct 17, 2014
Decatur ~ Jeffrey Dean Nicholson, 50, a senior commercial loan officer, went to be with our Lord Friday, October 17, 2014 in Decatur.
Memorial Service is 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2014 at Decatur Church of Christ.
Rick Ross and Todd Catteau will officiate.
Jeff was born on September 11, 1964 to Voy...
Millie Bess (Schlaepfer) Gardner
Oct 16, 2014
MILLIE BESS GARDNER
Millie Bess Gardner, 89, a former longtime resident of Lake Bridgeport, TX, and most recently of Wichita Falls, TX, went peacefully home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 16, 2014, surrounded by family.
Millie, affectionately known by her grandchildren and many others as “Bomba,” was born on March...
Jon Michael Peacock
Oct 15, 2014
Decatur ~ Jon Peacock, 42, of Decatur died Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in Decatur, Texas.
Funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6 - 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers include Bobby Roberts, Beau Bell, Greg Links, Danny...
James Edward Gill
Oct 14, 2014
Lake Bridgeport ~ James Edward Gill, 81, a retired janitor, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in Fort Worth.
Graveside service is 12:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2014 at Pleasant Grove Cemetery #1 in Decatur. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Rev. Gary Sessions...
Evelyn Rose Taylor
Oct 14, 2014
Bridgeport ~ Evelyn Rose Taylor, 85, a business owner and retired clerical worker, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in Flower Mound.
Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Cates Street Baptist Church in Bridgeport with burial in Rolling Oaks Cemetery in Coppell. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at...
Truman Ladoyte Keesee Sr.
Oct 11, 2014
Rhome ~ Truman LaDoyte Keesee Sr., 64, went to be with our Lord Saturday, October 11, 2014 in Decatur.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Rev. Gerre Joiner will officiate. Pallbearers include...
Walter Gerald Trost
Oct 10, 2014
Lake Bridgeport ~ Walter Gerald Trost, 74, a retired truck driver, went to be with our Lord Friday, October 10, 2014 in Bridgeport.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Walter was born on September 23, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas. He was a loving father. Walter was retired from Grey Transport Trucking Company. He loved...
Mary Frances (Jenkins) Winfrey
Oct 8, 2014
Rhome ~ Mary Frances Winfrey, 85, a retired tailor, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in Rhome.
Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 13, 2014 at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, Louisiana. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Coker-Hawkins funeral home.
Robert Spicer will officiate.
Mary was...
Marjorie Mardell (Moore) Harris
Oct 8, 2014
Decatur ~ Marjorie Harris, 75, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in Decatur, Texas.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Marjorie was born January 21, 1939 to Edwin and Wilma (Ruble) Moore in Hannibal, Missouri. She married Albert John Harris on March 16, 1954 in...
Ronny Johnson
Oct 4, 2014
Boyd ~ Ronny Johnson, 72, a carpenter, went to be with our Lord Saturday, October 4, 2014 in Decatur.
Graveside service is 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014 at Thomas Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Rev. Gary Sessions will officiate. Honorary pallbearers include Buck Johnson, Kelly Baker, Kyle...
Leroy Harold Kemper, Jr.
Oct 3, 2014
Paradise ~ LeRoy Harold Kemper, Jr. , 76, a Printer, went to be with our Lord Friday, October 3, 2014 in Decatur.
Memorial service is 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 6, 2014 at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel.
Rev. Gary Sessions will officiate.
LeRoy was born on December 11, 1937 to LeRoy Harold, Sr. and...
Margaret Louise Florence
Oct 2, 2014
Fort Worth ~ Margaret Louise Florence, 66, a retired employee of the U.S. Department of Labor, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 in Arlington.
Graveside service is 2:00 p.m. Sunday October 5, 2014 at West Bridgeport Cemetery. No visitation.
Rev. Gerre Joiner will officiate.
Margaret was born on February 2, 1948 to Raymond...
Geneva Lucille (Dunn) Potter
Oct 1, 2014
Decatur ~ Geneva Lucille Potter Decatur, 84, a cook, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in Decatur.
Graveside service is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Fairview Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Bro. James Hurst will officiate.
Geneva Lucille Potter was...
Wanda Faye Brantly
Oct 1, 2014
Bridgeport ~Wanda Brantly, 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, October 1, 2014 in Arlington.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Balsora Baptist Church with burial in Post Oak Cemetery in Jack County. No visitation.
Rev. Glen Connell will officiate. Pallbearers include Sid Brantly Jr.,...

Mary Lou (Brown) Shaw
Sep 30, 2014
Aurora ~ Mary Lou Shaw, 84, an aircraft assembly worker, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, September 30, 2014 in Denton.
Graveside service is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-7 p.m. Wednesday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Rev. Gerre Joiner will officiate.
Mary was born...
Neoma Ruth (Newton) Collins
Sep 27, 2014
Decatur ~ Neoma Ruth Collins, 86, a retired factory worker, went to be with our Lord Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Decatur.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 30th at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow service in Lone Star Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home....