OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes


Dennis Goforth

Dennis Goforth

Feb 16, 2025

Dennis Goforth, 76, of Rhome passed from this earth Sunday, February 16th, 2025 in Decatur, Texas.

Visitation is 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 23rd at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.

Dennis was born January 7th, 1949 to Floyd and Neta (McDonald) Goforth in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was united in marriage September 12th, 2010 to Donna Kay Drown in Wise County. Dennis was self-employed,...

Lucy Lynn Ray

Lucy Lynn Ray

Feb 16, 2025

Lucy Lynn Ray, 6 days, passed from this earth into the arms of Jesus.

Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Lucy was born February 10th, 2025 to Charles Anthony and Courtney Lynn (Stevens) Ray in Denton, Texas. She was a beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, niece, cousin, a delight...

Opal Taylor Shaw

Opal Taylor Shaw

Feb 14, 2025

Opal Joyce Taylor Shaw, born on March 10, 1931, in Decatur, Texas, was called to her eternal home on February 14, 2025, in Dallas, Texas.

Opal or “Meme,” as she was affectionately known, impacted many who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by family, friends, love, wisdom, wholehearted determination, and unwavering faith in...

Richard Kelley

Richard Kelley

Feb 13, 2025

Richard Henry Kelley, 84, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 13, 2025, in Haltom City, Texas, after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. 

Born on September 5, 1940, in Decatur, Texas, Richard was the beloved son of Henry and Mildred Kelley. From an early age, he embodied kindness, integrity, and...

Mary Louise Rooney

Mary Louise Rooney

Feb 13, 2025

Bridgeport ~ Mary Louise Rooney, 103, went to be with our Lord Thursday, February 13, 2025 in Bridgeport.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 17th, at St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church in Bridgeport with burial at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 22nd, at Memory Lane Cemetery in Anadarko, Oklahoma. Family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins...

Weldon Frank Hardee

Weldon Frank Hardee

Feb 12, 2025

Weldon Hardee, 72, of Sunset went to be with his Lord Wednesday, February 12th, 2025.

Graveside Service is Noon Saturday, February 15th at Pleasant Grove #1 Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. 

Joey Vick will officiate.

Weldon was born April 9, 1952 to Samuel Edward B. and Odessa Taylor Hardee in Decatur, Texas. He was...

Travis Scott

Travis Scott

Feb 7, 2025

Travis Scott was born on November 15, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, and passed into eternity at age 53 on February 7, 2025, at his home in Sanger, Texas. He faced his diagnosis of stage four pancreatic cancer with incredible courage, resolve and even humor at times. Travis always found comfort in knowing that many people were praying for him.

He is...

Robert E. Owensby

Robert E. Owensby

Feb 5, 2025

Paradise ~ Robert E. Owensby, 86, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Decatur.

Funeral service is 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 10th, at First Baptist Church in Springtown. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  Graveside service is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 18th, at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. 

Robert was born...

William Keith Vickers

William Keith Vickers

Feb 4, 2025



William Keith Vickers, 55, went to be with the Lord on February 4th 2025 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Memorial service is 11:00am Saturday, May 31st at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur, Tx

Craig Jordan will Officiate

Keith was born June 3rd, 1969 to Melvin Lester and Janis (Smith) Vickers in Denton, Texas.

He was united in marriage July 17th 1999 to Donnalee (Ayers) in...

Richie Morgan Ginn

Richie Morgan Ginn

Feb 4, 2025

Richie Morgan Ginn II, 26, of Paradise, Texas passed from this earth Tuesday, February 4th, 2025.

Memorial is 2:30 p.m. Saturday, February 15th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, Texas. 

Richie was born February 26th, 1998 to Richard Morgan Ginn and Melissa Ann Ginn in Ft. Worth, Texas. He graduated Bridgeport High School and went to trade school before getting into...

Crystal Lynn Smith

Crystal Lynn Smith

Feb 4, 2025

Crystal Lynn Smith, 60, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 

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

Crystal was born March 23, 1964 in Arlington, Texas to Barney Lloyd Smith and Mary Ann Hunn. She was a retail sales clerk and a member of the Revine United Methodist Church. Crystal loved her animals...

Jerry Winters

Jerry Winters

Feb 4, 2025

Runaway Bay ~ Jerry Winters, 83, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, February 4, 2025 in Runaway Bay.

Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 8th, at The Rock Church in Bridgeport with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport.

Tim Jenkins will officiate. Pallbearers are Justin Thompson, Garrett Winters,...

Pat Miller

Pat Miller

Jan 28, 2025

Decatur ~ Pat Miller, 86, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, January 28, 2025 in Denton. 

Funeral service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1st , at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. 

Barry Jameson to officiate. Pallbearers are Michael Miller, Matthew Miller, John Jennings, Blake...

Rachel Coan

Rachel Coan

Jan 27, 2025

 May 1st, 1971 near Bogotá, Columbia, the world was blessed with the arrival of Rachel who spent her early years in an orphanage before she was adopted by Ronny and Billie Rawle from Decatur, Texas. She was raised in Decatur with her parents and brothers Tom and Craig. After graduating from Castleberry Christian School in 1989, Rachel married and had...

Thelma Cartmel

Thelma Cartmel

Jan 26, 2025

Bowie ~ Thelma Cartmel, 92, went to be with our Lord Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Denton.

Thelma was born on July 27, 1932 to Delbert and Viola (Beck) Pryor in Indianola, Oklahoma. She was a compassionate self-employed caregiver who devoted her time to supporting others with genuine love and care. Thelma was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friend...

Josel N Cook

Josel N Cook

Jan 26, 2025

Josel N. Cook, 84, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 leaving behind family and friends who will miss her spark and love of life.

Josel was born January 6, 1941 to Frank and Earline (Hightower) Windham in Dallas, Texas. She and her twin sister Jonel, were a high-energy pair who loved spending time with friends, family, playing games and enjoying...

Dixie Pinkerton-Parks

Dixie Pinkerton-Parks

Jan 26, 2025

Dixie Pinkerton Parks, 81, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Denton.

Memorial visitation is 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 31, 2025 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial at a later date in Green Acres Cemetery in Cleburne, Tx.

Dixie was born October 12, 1943 to Sam & Basell (Mills) Pinkerton in Midlothian, Texas. She...

Don Phillips

Don Phillips

Jan 25, 2025

Decatur ~ Don Phillips, 85, of Justin, went to be with our Lord Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Justin. 

Funeral service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8th, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hr. prior to the service.

 Pastor Roxanne Alexander will officiate. 

 Don was born on March 28, 1939 to Joseph...

Juanita G. Hines

Juanita G. Hines

Jan 22, 2025

Juanita G. Hines February 7, 1938 – January 22, 2025

Juanita G. Hines, 86, of Glen Rose, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, seven days after suffering a stroke. Born on February 7, 1938, in Beckley, West Virginia, Juanita was a force of nature who left behind a lifetime of laughter, mischief, and memories for her family and friends...

Marty Elleen Johnson

Marty Elleen Johnson

Jan 22, 2025

Dallas~ Marty Elleen Johnson, 80, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. 

Marty was born on December 19th, 1944 in Abilene, Texas to Martina (Anderson) Kennedy and her husband “Doc” who raised Marty all of her life. Upon graduation from High School she went on to attend Texas Women’s University and received her Bachelor...

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