Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes

Dec 24, 2023

Alvord ~ Gary Lee Handshumaker, 85, went to be with our Lord Sunday, December 24, 2023 in Alvord.

Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Donn Purcell will officiate. Pallbearers are John Hancock,...

Dec 22, 2023

Rhome- Judy Arlene “Cheek” Smith, 78, went to be with our Lord Friday, December 22, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Judy was born June 2, 1945 to Olie and Alla Mae Buffington Cheek in Grapevine, Texas. She attended Grapevine High School and prior to her retirement, she was...

Dec 20, 2023

Ray Aaron, Jr., 72 went home to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Funeral is 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023 at New Hope Fellowship Church with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery.  Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

The service will be officiated by Pastor’s Jack Sandford...

Dec 20, 2023

Newark ~ Johnny Dewayne Brackeen, 58 of Newark, Texas. Entered into his eternal life with the Father in Heaven on Wednesday December 20, 2023 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by loved ones.

Johnny’s celebration of life will be held at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, Texas on Saturday December 23, 2023 at 10:30 AM. His family will be...

Dec 20, 2023

Decatur ~ Mattie Lou Sermons, 86, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 20th, 2023.

Mattie was born March 8th, 1937 to Willie Wesley and Eva Laverne (Stedley) Greer in Weatherford, Texas. She was united in marriage November 22, 1964 to James Maurice Sermons in Weatherford, Texas. Mattie started Eagle Café in the early 80’s, then...

Dec 19, 2023

Cassandra Mae Williamson Hartsell was born in Slater, Texas on September 26th, 1964. Her parents were

Calvin Williamson and Cleva Lou Williamson.

She attended Decatur High School with her lifelong best friend, Michelle Gonzales and graduated in 1983

and went on to UNT in Denton studying her passion of music. She played Piano...

Dec 18, 2023

Betty Jean Bradford, 90, went to be with our Lord Monday, December 18th, 2023.

Betty was born January 12, 1933 to Gilbert Tadlock and Arlie Ensey.

She was united in marriage March 1, 1951 to Willie Bradford in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was a retired LVN after many years in the medical field. Betty was...

Dec 17, 2023

Decatur ~ Gaylord Lee Cato, 87, went to be with our Lord Sunday, December 17th, 2023.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Gaylord was born August 13,...

Dec 16, 2023

Hurst~ William “Bill” Walker Reid, 81, went to be with our Lord and Savior Saturday, December 16, 2023 in Denton.

Graveside service is 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, at East Bridgeport Cemetery.

Bill was born on December 9, 1942 to Benjamin E. and Nellene (Leath) Reid in Bridgeport. He owned a sheet metal fabrication business...

Dec 15, 2023

Decatur ~ Linda Lindsey Lajara, 81, went to be with our Lord Friday, December 15, 2023

Memorial Service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Linda was born December 7, 1942 to John and Nell Lindsey in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was united in marriage for 51 years to...

Dec 15, 2023

Decatur ~ James A. Richards, 83, went to be with our Lord Friday, December 15th, 2023.

Visitation is 6-8:00 p.m. Monday, December 18th, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Jim was born October 11, 1940 to Carl Allen and Ruby Richards (Hixon) in San Antonio, Texas. He was united in marriage August 31st, 1963...

Dec 12, 2023

Jack A Brookhouse

Birth June 11, 1931

Deceased December 12, 2023

Jack was devoted husband to Barbara, his wife of 62 years.

Jack was a Navy Korean War Era Veteran

Jack was a Mason, and a Charter Member of the Bruce Lodge in Cedar Rapids Iowa

Jack...

Dec 12, 2023

Danny Collins, 77, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

Graveside Service is 11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Cottonwood Cemetery with family receiving friends 10-11:00 a.m. before the service at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Danny was born June 10, 1946 to Archie Melvin and Franes Ann (Fluker) Collins in...

Dec 10, 2023

Chico ~ Deborah Jo Price, 72, went to be with our Lord, and the love of her life, her husband, peacefully on Sunday, December 10, at her home in Chico.

Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Deborah was...

Dec 10, 2023

Mel Newton, 82, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a faithful Christian man and was a Godly example to all who knew him. He led many to salvation in Christ and touched hearts with his singing. He led by example that you can’t outgive...

Dec 10, 2023

Decatur ~ Mary Lou Shafer, 70, went to be with our Lord Sunday, December 10, 2023 in Plano, Texas.

Mary was born October 9, 1953 to Donald and Odetta Marie (Goodwin) Vetter in Stapleton, Nebraska. She was retired from American Airlines after many years as a customer service representative. Mary was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...

Dec 9, 2023

Chico ~ Louis Zarantonello, 73, went to be with our Lord Saturday, December 9, 2023.

Memorial is 1-4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Wise County Park Pavilion.

Louis was born August 15, 1950 to Louis Frank and Marry Evelyn (Mouser) Zarantonello in Alton, Illinois, He was united in marriage January 18, 2014 to Velerie...

Dec 6, 2023

Chico ~ Karen Hornsby, 74, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Chico.

Graveside is 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 14, at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Karen was born on March 14, 1949 to Lyle and Lois (Craft) Leonard in Clinton,...

Dec 6, 2023

Decatur ~ Janett Lea Sloan, 70, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in Denison, Texas.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Heath Flowers will officiate. Pallbearers include Michael...

Dec 5, 2023

Rhome ~ Dorris Dickey, 89, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, December 5, 2023.

Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, Texas with burial at Aurora Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Pallbearers include Brayden Byrne, David Davis, Freddy...