Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes

Billy "Little Bill" Edward Martin

Jul 26, 2024

Bridgeport ~ Billy "Little Bill" Edward Martin, 65, went to be with our Lord Friday, July 26, 2024 in Bridgeport.

Graveside service is 10 AM Thursday at Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport. Family will receive friends 6-8 PM Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Ben McAnally to officiate. Pallbearers are Joe Andrews, Cody Martin, Terry...

Katy Faye (Westmoreland) Williams

Jul 26, 2024

Katy went to be with Jesus Saturday, July 26, 2024 in Decatur Texas. Katy was a longtime resident of Alvord, Texas.

Graveside Service is 10:00 a.m. Thursday. August 1st, 2024 at Alvord Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

She loved her family dearly, and relished visits from...

Jimmy Meyers

Jul 26, 2024

Paradise ~ Jimmy Meyers, 71, of Paradise, formerly of Bridgeport, went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 26, 2024, in Paradise.

Memorial Service is 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 30th at First Methodist Church in Bridgeport. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Jimmy was born on June...

Raylene (Crunk) Slimp

Jul 20, 2024

Raylene Slimp, 85, went to be with our Lord Saturday, July 20, 2024.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Saturday July 27, 2024 at Immanuel Baptist Church with burial at Deep Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

David Slimp and Louis Horton will officiate. Pallbearers include Zachery Tipton,...

Thomas Charles Robinson

Jul 18, 2024

Bridgeport ~ Thomas Charles Robinson, 82, of Bridgeport, Texas went to be with our Lord Thursday, July 18, 2024.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 at Pleasant View Baptist Church with burial at Thomas Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Gary Dimmit will officiate. Pallbearers...

Felix David Lajara

Jul 15, 2024

Felix David Lajara, 85, of Decatur passed away Monday, July 15th, 2024.

Felix was born February 2nd, 1939 in the Dominican Republic, to Juan Lajara and Mercedes Romero Lajara. Felix was the youngest of seven children, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

After graduating High School, he played Minor League Baseball.  He then joined the Air...

Filomena (Cabrera) Vera

Jul 14, 2024

Filomena Vera,96, went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 14th, 2024 in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 19th, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Gerre Joiner will officiate. Pallbearers include Fidel Che Escamilla,...

Gary Zane Gardner

Jul 14, 2024

Gary Zane Gardner, 78, ascended to heaven this Sunday, July 14th, 2024.

The family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18th, 2024, at Victory Family Church in Decatur.

Gary was born July 12th, 1946,...

Julie Amber Bunnell

Jul 13, 2024

Julie Amber Bunnell, 48, went to be with our Lord Saturday, July 13th, 2024 in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Graveside Service is 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 at Waco Memorial Park in Robinson, Texas.

Julie was born June 29th, 1976 to Bryan Alton and Lila Ann (Manger) Bunnell. She was an Accountant and a Baptist....

Helmi Norris

Jul 11, 2024

Paradise ~ Helmi Norris, 87, went to be with our Lord Thursday, July 11, 2024 in Decatur.

Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 23rd, at First Baptist Church in Paradise with burial at Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 22nd, at the Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.

Helmi was...

Mason Lowell Clower

Jul 10, 2024

Mason Lowell Clower, 27, passed on Wednesday July 10th, 2024.

Mason was born September 25th, 1996 to Jeffrey and Candace (Whitt) Clower in Decatur, Texas. He was a graduate of Alvord High School after attending earlier classes at Yosemite School. Mason worked for Pal-Com as a hydro mechanic. He was a beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin and...

Patsy G. (Morris) Clark

Jul 10, 2024

Patsy Morris Clark, 91, died in her sleep on July 10th, 2024.

Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.  Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Ben McAnally will officiate.

Patsy was born December 21st, 1932 to Cyrus Calvin and Nanny (Greer)...

Jerldene Richardson

Jul 8, 2024

Boyd - Jerldene Richardson, 87 went to be with our Lord on Monday July 8, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. There is no service at this time.

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Suzanna (Els) Edwards

Jul 6, 2024

Oleta Suzanna Els Edwards, 78. went to be with our Lord, Saturday, July 6th, 2024 in Decatur, Texas.

Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 12th, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Alvord with burial at Sand Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Bill Cleveland will officiate....

Dorotha "Dot" Read

Jul 5, 2024

Paradise ~ Dorotha “Dot” Read, 89, went to be with our Lord Friday, July 5, 2024 in Decatur.

Funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 11th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial in Paradise Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Brother Jim Taylor will officiate. Pallbearers...

Tyce Lamar Simmons

Jul 5, 2024

Tyce Lamar Simmons, aged 80, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024, in Runaway Bay, Texas.

Born on April 1, 1944, Tyce grew up with a strong sense of duty and patriotism, which led him to join the Army at a young age. His distinguished military career spanned over two decades completing multiple tours in Vietnam and...

Anne Kennedy Janek

Jul 5, 2024

Denton ~ Anne Kennedy Janek, 78, went to be with our Lord Friday, July 5, 2024 in Denton.

Graveside Service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27th, at East Bridgeport Cemetery.

Anne was born on January 13, 1946 to Weldon G. and Melba (Cole) Kennedy in Mesquite. She was united in marriage to Jesse Janek in...

Andy Floyd Crisp

Jul 3, 2024

Boyd ~ Andy Floyd Crisp, 68, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Bridgeport.

Memorial service is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20th, at Twin Oaks Assembly of God in Bridgeport. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Andy was born on November 24, 1955 to...

Leon "Jack" O'Dell

Jul 3, 2024

Bridgeport ~ Leon “Jack” O’Dell, 94, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, July 3, 2024 in Bridgeport.

Visitation is 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 6th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.

Leon was born on June 17, 1930 to William F. and Bessie (Whetsell) O’Dell in Bridgeport. He was united in marriage...

Christopher Angel Deleon

Jul 2, 2024

Christopher Angel DeLeon, 20, Has gone to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 in Decatur, Texas

Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel 405 E Main Street, Decatur, Texas 76234

Christopher was born January 31st, 2004 to Christopher and Yolanda Michele (Rojas) DeLeon in...