Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Charles Melton "Mel" Newton
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...
Mary Lou (Vetter) Shafer
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,...
Louis Leo Zarantonello
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...
Karen Hornsby
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,...
Janett Lea (Mullins) Sloan
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...
Dorris Elaine (Utley) Dickey
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...
Trevor "Tank" Bartlett
Dec 2, 2023
Trevor “Tank” Bartlett, 39, went home Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Celebration of Life will be at a later date.
Trevor was born January 26, 1984 to Chris and Debbie Bruns (Grinnell) in Miami Dade, Florida. He was united in marriage April 9, 2011 in Decatur, Texas. Trevor proudly served our country in the United States...
Maryann Schimpf
Nov 29, 2023
Runaway Bay ~ MaryAnn Schimpf, 76, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, November 29, 2023 in Runaway Bay.
MaryAnn was born on October 31, 1947 to Theodore and Margaret (Hanning) Fish in New York City, New York. She was united in marriage to Barry Schimpf on May 30, 1970 in Athens, Georgia. MaryAnn retired as a...
Gerald Wayne Bishop
Nov 28, 2023
Runaway Bay ~ Gerald Wayne Bishop, 79, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, November 28, 2023 in Decatur.
Graveside is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas.
Gerald was born on April 18, 1944 to Gerald Herschel and Mabel Elaine (Johnston) Bishop in Yukon, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage to Becky...
Cecil V. Burchard
Nov 27, 2023
Decatur ~ Cecil V. Burchard, 77, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023.
Graveside Service is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Cottonwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends at 7:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Pastor Todd Stevens will officiate.
Cecil was born June 17, 1946 to George & Alice...
April Lynn Forsythe
Nov 22, 2023
Runaway Bay ~ April Lynn Forsythe, 68, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, November 22, 2023 in Fort Worth.
April was born on April 3, 1955 to Jerry and Ava Dean (Lewis) Barksdale in Austin. She was an IT Tech at Southwest Airlines for many years. April was a beloved sister, sister-in-law, and a friend to...
Ramiro Bermudez-Perez
Nov 20, 2023
Ramiro Bermúdez Pérez, de 58 años, de California, fue a estar con nuestro Señor el lunes, 20 de noviembre del 2023 en California.
La misa de entierro cristiano es a las 2:00 p.m. el viernes 1 de diciembre del 2023 en la iglesia católica de Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary en Decatur con entierro en el...
Bertha Knowles
Nov 18, 2023
Chico ~ Bertha Knowles, 69, went to be with our Lord Saturday, November 18, 2023 in Decatur.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Family will receive friends 2 hours prior to the service at the funeral home.
Bertha was born on September 11, 1954 to Roy Raymond and Bertha Louise...
Helen Isbell
Nov 17, 2023
Chico~ Helen Isbell (Memaw), 89, went to be with our Lord on Friday, November 17, 2023 in Decatur.
Memorial Service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 24, 2023 at the Morris Memorial Methodist Church in Chico.
Helen was born on February 2nd, 1934, the first of eight children to Occle Lee and Lenora Grace...
Anna Marie Hull
Nov 17, 2023
Paradise ~ Anna Marie Hull, 50, went to be with our Lord Friday, November 17, 2023, in Dallas, Texas.
Memorial service is 4 PM Sunday, December 17, at Victory Church in Decatur.
Anna was born on December 30, 1972, to Carl and Carmelita (Campos) Egan, in Orange County, California. She was united in marriage on...
Mary Lou Underhill
Nov 17, 2023
Paradise ~ Mary Lou Underhill, 83, went to be with our Lord Friday, November 17, 2023 in Paradise.
Graveside service is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Wilson Prairie Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Jack Blankenship and Justin Malone will officiate. Pallbearers are Jonathan Patton, Daniel Patton, Jacob...
Camden Ireland Elliott
Nov 16, 2023
Camden Ireland Elliott, 17 years old, went to be with our Lord and savior on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
Celebration of life is November 25,2023 @ 2:00pm at the family residence.
Camden was born on January 20, 2006 to Christopher and Cassidy Elliott in Meridian, Mississippi. She was the youngest of her 3 siblings and...
Dorothy Jean (Borden) Chrisawn
Nov 16, 2023
Rhome - Dorothy Jean Chrisawn, 85, went to be with our lord Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Decatur, Texas.
Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Saturday November 25, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with burial at a later date at DFW National Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
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Myrtle Blaylock
Nov 14, 2023
Sunset ~ Myrtle Blaylock, 82, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, November 14, 2023 in Bridgeport.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial to follow in Smyrna Cemetery in Sunset. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Michael Blaylock, Jackie Blaylock,...
June E. Taylor
Nov 13, 2023
June Ellen Taylor “Mim” passed away on November 13, 2023, in Bridgeport, Texas at Bridgeport Medical Lodge. She was born on June 14, 1927, in Hurst, Texas to William R. and Julina (Tomlin) Hurst. She married Gordon E. Taylor on December 20, 1949. He preceded her in death in July of 2012.
June graduated from Monahans High...
