Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Jeffrey Vincent Bailey
Dec 28, 2023
Mississippi – Jeffrey Vincent Bailey, 55 passed away Thursday December 28, 2023, in Hamilton Mississippi.
Funeral is 2:00 PM Saturday January 6, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Bro. Fred Raney will be officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Chris Hall, Kyle...
Albert Lewis Swink Ii
Dec 28, 2023
Albert Lewis Swink II was 87 when he left this earth to ascend into heaven. He passed away peacefully at The Hill’s Nursing and Rehabilitation in Decatur, TX Thursday afternoon, December 28, 2023.
Funeral Service will be 10 AM Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Hawkins Funeral Home Decatur with burial 2 PM Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at...
Dennis Michael Lee
Dec 28, 2023
Dennis Michael Lee, 78, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away on December 28, 2023.
Dennis was born on April 14, 1945 in Minot, North Dakota to Pearlie and Helen Lee. He inherited his love and steadfast work ethic for ranching and training horses from his parents, and while competing in the rodeo circuit of 1966, he met his...
Zachary Allen Clendennen, Jr.
Dec 27, 2023
Baby Zachary Allen Clendennen, Jr was born in God’s presence Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Zachary Jr. was born to his loving parents, Jessica McGaha and Zachary Clendennen.
Those left to remember him are his parents, Zachary and Jessica; his grandparents, Allen and Elizabeth Clendennen and Sherry McGaha; his uncles, Michael and Ryan Reynolds; his aunt,...
Elizabeth Mae (Green) Webb
Dec 27, 2023
Haslet - Elizabeth Mae Webb, 93, went to be with our Lord Wednesday December 27, 2023. Memorial will be at a later date.
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Sandra Lee (Barnard) Johnson
Dec 25, 2023
Boyd – Sandra Lee Johnson,72, went to be with our lord Monday December 25, 2023.
Memorial will be at a future date.
Sandra was born May 29,1951 to L.N. and Laverna Jean (Pickett) Barnard in Fort Worth, Texas. She attended Boyd High School and prior to her retirement, she worked as a jeweler for many...
Claud Porter "Buz" Elsom, Iii
Dec 24, 2023
Claud Porter Elsom III, 71 went to be with our Lord on December 24, 2023 from the comfort of his home.
Funeral is 11:00 AM Saturday, December 30, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will greet friends 1 hour prior to service at the church.
Dr David Lowrie...
Gary Lee Handshumaker
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,...
Judy Arlene (Cheek) Smith
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...
Ray Aaron, Jr.
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...
Johnny Dawayne Brackeen
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...
Mattie Lou (Greer) Sermons
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...
Cassandra Mae (Williamson) Hartsell
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...
Betty Jean (Tadlock) Bradford
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...
Gaylord Lee Cato
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,...
William "Bill" Walker Reid
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...
Linda Jo (Lindsey) Lajara
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...
James A. "Jim" Richards
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...
Jack A. Brookhouse
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...
Danny Melvin Collins
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...
