Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes

Jul 13, 2021

Bridgeport~ Robert Meek, 78, of Bridgeport went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2021 at The First Baptist Church in Bridgeport followed by burial in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport on Thursday.

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Jul 12, 2021

Alvord ~ Audy Lee Barclay, 56, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, July 12, 2021.

Graveside Service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Hopewell Cemetery.

Terry Brown will officiate.

Audy was born December 26, 1964 to James and Lovetta Gay (Smith) Barclay in Decatur, Texas. He was united in marriage...

Jul 12, 2021

Decatur ~ Veda Jo Simkins, 88, went to be with our Lord Monday, July 12, 2021.

No Service at this time, will be at a later date in DFW National Cemetery.

Veda was born June 30, 1933 to Bob L. and Ruby A. (Brewer) Turner in Charleston, Texas. She was united in marriage February 25,...

Jul 10, 2021

Decatur~ Dan Paul Sales, 65, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 10, 2021 in Decatur.

Service will be held at a later date to honor Dan.

Dan was born on March 27, 1956 to Tom and Lynna (Lewis) Sales in Lawton, Oklahoma. Dan worked in the fast-food service industry for many years....

Jul 9, 2021

Bridgeport ~ Debra Kay Howard, 63, went to be with our Lord on Friday, July 9, 2021 in Bridgeport.

Family to receive friends at visitation 6-8 PM Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Debra was born March 5, 1958 to John Charles and Mary Louise (Keener) Hardee in Jacksboro, Texas. She was a LVN...

Jul 7, 2021

Rhome ~ Victor Xavier Cervantes, infant, returned to our Lord Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Fort Worth.

Funeral is 1:30 PM Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Family will receive friends 10 AM – 1:30 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Victor was born on July 7, 2021 to Victor Cervantes...

Jul 7, 2021

Chico~ Louise Merritt, 88, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Chico.

Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2021 at The First Baptist Church of Alvord with burial to follow in Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery. Family will receive friends 4:00- 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Jul 6, 2021

Rhome ~ Flasher Dan Chrisawn, 85, a minister, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Fort Worth.

Funeral is 2:00 P.M. Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Aurora Baptist Church with burial at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery 11 AM on Monday, August 2nd, 2021. Family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Jul 6, 2021

Boyd ~ Mary Myers, 71, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Boyd.

Memorial Service will be at a later date.

Mary was born on May 20, 1950 to Santo and Florinda (Montes) Barron. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Those left behind to cherish her memory...

Jul 6, 2021

Boyd ~ Joan Marie Hulsey, 84, a retired teacher, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Richardson.

Memorial service is 2 PM Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Joan was born on August 1, 1936 to...

Jul 5, 2021

Rhome ~ Jesse Aron Johnson, 32, went to be with our Lord Monday, July 5, 2021.

Funeral is  10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Jesse was born October 19, 1988 to Rickey and Sandra Lynn (Youngberg) Johnson in Carrollton, Texas. He worked as a diesel mechanic in the auto...

Jul 5, 2021

Decatur ~ Lillie C. Sherman, 91, went to be with our Lord Monday, July 5, 2021 in Bridgeport, Texas.

Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Lillie was born March 16, 1930 to Grover E. and Ida M. (Jones) Taylor in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. She was united in marriage...

Jul 5, 2021

Decatur ~ Eva Jane Taylor, 82, went to be with our Lord Monday, July 5, 2021.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Eva was born February 10, 1939 to Henry and Bethie Lee (Hardin)...

Jul 3, 2021

Chico~ Ruby Jean Gipson Morales, 77, of Chico, went to be with her Savior and Lord on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.  Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial following at Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery in Chico. Family will receive friends ...

Jul 2, 2021

Bridgeport ~ Jesse Warren Cahill, Sr., 55, a mechanic, went to be with our Lord Friday, July 2, 2021 in Bridgeport.

No service at this time.

Jesse was born on February 7, 1966 to Jesse Howard and Mary (Keck) Cahill in Austin. He was a beloved father, son, and brother.

He was preceded...

Jul 2, 2021

Bridgeport~ Robert Franklin Fuller, 66, laid his head at Jesus’ feet on Friday, July 2, 2021 in Graham, Texas.

Robert was born on January 1, 1955 in Anderson, Indiana. He was a minister and an over the road truck driver.

Robert was united in marriage to Robbyn Kellie (Benfield) Fuller on November 22, 1986 in...

Jul 1, 2021

Decatur ~ Ricky Wayne Johnson, aka “Black John Wayne” 59, went to be with our Lord Thursday, July 1, 2021.

Funeral is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Pastor Darren Embree will...

Jun 29, 2021

Ella Sue Wilson Heaberlin died peacefully on Tuesday, June 29, surrounded by loving family members, and buoyed by the love and support of family across the country.

Born in Louisa, Kentucky in 1930, Sue lived in several locations in Illinois and Texas with her husband, Chuck, before settling in Decatur for the last 50 years of her...

Jun 29, 2021

Decatur ~ Randall Perez, 57, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Randall was born in Fort Worth, Texas January 26, 1964 to Raymond H. and Ermalinda (Garcia) Perez. He was united in marriage March of 2013 to...

Jun 28, 2021

Decatur ~ Wilburn Allen “Shorty” Fox went to be with our Lord Monday, June 28, 2021.

Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, burial will be private. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 at the funeral home.

Kenny Cantrell will officiate. Pallbearers include Rusty...