Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes

Dec 31, 2022

Decatur ~ Martha Elena Salinas, de 78 años, fue a estar con nuestro Señor el sábado 31 de diciembre de 2022.

La misa de entierro cristiano es el viernes 12:30 p.m. el 6 de enero de 2022 en la Iglesia Católica Asunción de la Santísima Virgen María en Decatur con entierro en el cementerio de Oaklawn. La...

Dec 31, 2022

Decatur ~ James Paul “Jim” Mercer, 88, went to be with our Lord Saturday, December 31, 2022.

Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Joe Hoag will officiate. Pallbearers include Chris Mercer,...

Dec 30, 2022

Gary Dale Deering, 53, of Duncan, Oklahoma, went to be with our Lord on Friday, December 30th, 2022 in Big Springs, Texas.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.

Bro. Bo Johnson will officiate.

Gary was born on July 1st, 1969 to Clyde...

Dec 30, 2022

Boyd – Robert Dean “Bob” Builta, 84, went to be with our Lord, Friday December 30, 2022 in Boyd.

Graveside Service is 1 :00 p.m. Saturday at Aurora Cemetery.

Rev. Doug Acklie will officiate.

Bob was born September 15, 1938 to John Henry and Louella Elnora (McDonald) Builta in Caldwell, Kansas. He was...

Dec 29, 2022

Boyd – Lenard R. Reynolds, Sr. passed from this life on December 29, 2022 in Decatur, Texas.

Memorial Service will be held at Rhome Church of Christ by Eddie Montgomery of Springtown and Roy Deaver of Rhome Church of Christ. Burial will be at the Crowell Cemetery in Crowell, Texas.

Mr. Reynolds was born to...

Dec 28, 2022

Newark ~ Juan Olivas, 73, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in Decatur, Texas.

Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Juan was born February 5, 1949 to Casimiro and Eulalia (Sital) Olivas in Durango, Mexico. He was united in marriage to Guadalupe Medrano...

Dec 25, 2022

Aurora ~ Buddy Lee Woody, Sr., 65, went to be with our Lord Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Aurora.

Buddy was born on January 18, 1957 to Earnest Wayne, Sr. and Barbara Ann (Rainey) Woody in Dallas. He was the business owner of Buddy’s Aluminum Company. Buddy was a beloved father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and a friend....

Dec 25, 2022

Denton~ Carrie Ann Floyd, 38, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 25th, 2022 in Denton, Texas.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial to follow at Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Rev....

Dec 25, 2022

Jacksboro ~ Clarence Lee Pitts, 79, went to be with our Lord Sunday, December 25, 2022 in Jacksboro.

Graveside Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 at Willow Point Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Rev. Sonny Smith will officiate.

Pallbearers are to include Heath Boswell,...

Dec 24, 2022

Haslet- James Edward Ostwinkle, 86, went to be with our Lord Saturday December 24, 2022 in Justin Texas.

No service at this time.

James was born on March 12, 1936 to LeRoy and Philmena (Deitering) Ostwinkle in Des Moines, Iowa. He was united in marriage to Ruth Stevens on July 23, 1955 in Des Moines,...

Dec 23, 2022

Decatur ~ David Ray Reisch, 77, went to be with our Lord Friday, December 23, 2022.

David was born May 25, 1945 to Forest and Effie (Hamilton) Reisch in Mexico, Missouri.  He was united in marriage November 22, 1963 to Julia Brandkamp in Montgomery City, Missouri. David was a graduate of Devry Institute and worked as a...

Dec 21, 2022

Decatur ~ Clifford Ray Buchanan died December 21, 2022 in Decatur.

Clifford was born on February 5, 1950, to Bob and Roberta Buchanan in Decatur where he lived most of his life. Clifford graduated from Decatur High School in 1968 and continued his education at Tarleton State University. His love of the farm life lead him and...

Dec 21, 2022

Bridgeport ~ Richard Steven Green, 56, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in Bridgeport. Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 29th, 2022 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Paul Cantrell will officiate. Richard was born on March 27, 1966 to Richard Henery Green and Jennie Lee (Wigger) Thomas in Bowie. He was united in...

Dec 21, 2022

Chico~ Charles “Charley” Deaton, 76, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in Chico.

Charley was born on April 23, 1946 to Hubert B. and Betty Lou (Todd) Deaton in Decatur, Texas. He was retired and worked for many years as a carpenter and a drag racer.  Charley was united in marriage to...

Dec 20, 2022

Haslet – Shirley Dean Whatley, 84, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, December 20, 2022.

Graveside service is 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Boyd Cemetery.

Fred Rainey will officiate.

Shirley was born October 3, 1938 to Hubert and Minnie (Nall) Brown in Rhome, Texas. She was united in marriage to...

Dec 19, 2022

Decatur ~ Rosella S. Sylvia, 79, went to be with our Lord Monday, December 19, 2022 in Decatur.

Rosella was born on July 31, 1943 to George and Mary Badejo in New Bedford, Massachusetts. She was united in marriage to Norman Sylvia. Rosella was a beloved mother, grandmother of 3 generations, and a friend.

She...

Dec 19, 2022

Bridgeport~ Rebecca Jean Cole, 62, of Bridgeport, went to be with our Lord on Monday, December 19th, 2022 in Decatur. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial in Gibtown Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Dennis Arnold will officiate. Pallbearers...

Dec 19, 2022

Chico ~Euell “Gale” Rackley, 72, of Chico, went to be with our Lord on Monday, December 19, 2022 in Decatur.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28th, 2022 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial in Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

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Dec 16, 2022

Decatur ~ Orville Alford Talley, Jr., 88, went to be with our Lord Friday, December 16, 2022 in Decatur.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Decatur Church of Christ with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 PM Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Orville was born on September 2, 1934 to...

Dec 15, 2022

Decatur ~ Vernon Wayne Hunt, 83, went to be with our Lord Thursday, December 15, 2022 in Decatur.

Funeral will be 10 AM Tuesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Geron Family Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-7 PM Monday at the funeral home.

Edward Geron will officiate.

Vernon was...