Local obituaries for Hawkins Funeral Homes
Robert "Bill" William Penn Jr.
Aug 2, 2020
Alvord ~ Robert William “Bill” Penn Jr., 64, went to be with our Lord Sunday, August 2, 2020.
Bill was born April 30, 1956 to Robert William Jr. and Edna (Lumley) Penn in Fort Worth, Texas. He was united in marriage to Vada Ruth Snow at Bethel Baptist Church in Alvord and was retired from residential construction....
Billie Gene Stutts
Aug 2, 2020
Decatur ~ Billie Gene Stutts, 89, went to be with our Lord Saturday, August 1, 2020.
No service at this time.
Bill was born August 14, 1930 to J.D. and Dera (Boggan) Stutts in Milam. He grew up in Houston and was a 1955 graduate of the University of Houston. Bill played the piano and...
David Howard Myers
Aug 2, 2020
Decatur ~ David Howard Myers went to be with our Lord Sunday, August 2, 2020.
David was born June 25, 1950 to Lindsey Howard and Elbirta Day Myers in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was united in marriage to Rhonda Lee Massey. David graduated from New Mexico State with a Bachelor’s degree and was a retired engineer...
Jo Ann Brassfield
Aug 2, 2020
Springtown~ Jo Ann Brassfield, 83, went to be with our Lord Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Decatur.
No Service will be held at this time.
Jo Ann was born May 11, 1937 to William and Bessie (Whetsell) O’dell in Bridgeport. She was a homemaker and cherished raising and spending time with her family. Jo Ann...
Billie Gene Brown
Jul 31, 2020
Chico~ Billie Gene Brown, Sr., 85, went to be with our Lord Friday, July 31, 2020 in Garland.
Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2020 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial in Chico Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Rev. Fred Raney will officiate....
Leatrice Joyce (Gober) Denton
Jul 30, 2020
Bridgeport~ Leatrice Joyce Gober Denton, 90, went to be with our Lord Thursday, July 30, 2020 in Bridgeport.
Funeral is 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2020 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with burial at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends 5-6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Leatrice was born October 17,...
Willard Warren Swanson
Jul 30, 2020
Decatur ~ Willard Warren Swanson, 99, went to be with our Lord Thursday, July 30, 2020.
Willard was born March 19, 1921 to Olaf and Minnie (Christensen) Swanson in Arco, Minnesota. He was united in marriage September 27, 1953 to Nellie Pricilla D’Agosta in Omaha, Nebraska. Willard proudly served our country in the United States Army as...
Bibiana Isabel Herrera
Jul 29, 2020
Bridgeport~ La Sra. Bibiana Isabel Herrera, de 47 años, de Bridgeport, fue a estar con nuestro Señor el miércoles el 29 de julio de 2020 en Bridgeport. El funeral es a las 10 de la mañana el sábado en la Ascensión y Iglesia Episcopal de San Marcos en Bridgeport. La familia recibirá a amigos desde las 6 hasta las 8...
Omadell Alice (Mcintosh) Garnett
Jul 29, 2020
Cottondale ~ Omadell Alice Garnett went to be with our Lord Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Weatherford.
Graveside Service is 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2020 at Oaklawn Cemetery Pavilion in Decatur. Family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to service.
Omadell was born September 3, 1925 to Austin Benjamin and Zula Leanna (Robertson) McIntosh...
Harold Gene Wesley
Jul 28, 2020
Bridgeport~ Harold Gene Wesley, 66, of Bridgeport went to be with our Lord Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Fort Worth.
Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2020 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with burial in Boyd Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Rev. David Wilson and...
Barbara Anne (Bailey) Keller
Jul 27, 2020
Decatur ~ Barbara Anne Keller, 71, went to be with our Lord Monday, July 27, 2020.
Barbara was born May 10, 1949 to Gordon and Thelma (Jackson) Bailey in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was united in marriage August 23, 1974 to Thomas Theodore Keller in La Fuente, California. Barbara had one son, John, who for the past...
Michael Wayne Farris
Jul 26, 2020
Decatur ~ Michael Wayne Farris, 66, went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Dallas.
No service at this time.
Michael was born July 29, 1953 to Billy Gene and Helen LaRue (Gargis) Farris in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was united in marriage May 19, 1978 to Priscilla Terrie Torrez in Acapulco,...

Robert "Bob" Eugene Huggins
Jul 26, 2020
Decatur ~ Robert Eugene Huggins, 85, went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 26, 2020.
Bob was born October 8, 1934 to Ervin and Amelia (Stone) Huggins in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was united in marriage September 13, 1969 to Sandra Kay Dewey in Indianapolis, Indiana. Bob was a retired maintenance Foreman for U.T. Health Science Center....
Patrick D. Strickland
Jul 26, 2020
Chico~ Patrick D. Strickland, 72, went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Chico.
Funeral will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 2, 2020 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service. Open Visitation will be held 12-5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Bishop...
Frederick Lee Wenger
Jul 26, 2020
Paradise ~ Frederick Lee Wenger, 78, went to be with our Lord Sunday, July 26, 2020 in Decatur.
Graveside will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2020 at Cottondale Cemetery in Paradise. Family will receive friends 6-8 pm Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Rev. Barry Hogan will officiate.
Frederick was born...
Kevin Dale Walker
Jul 23, 2020
Alvord ~ Kevin Dale Walker, 49, went to be with our Lord, Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Alvord.
Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Kevin was born November 14, 1970 to Don Franklin and Charlotte Rae (Spann) Walker in Nocona, Texas. He was united in marriage to Michelle...
Rolan Michael Henley
Jul 22, 2020
Sunset ~ Rolan Michael Henley, 32, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sunset, family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Jerry...
Lloyd Hubert Demory, Jr.
Jul 22, 2020
Boyd ~ Lloyd Hubert Demory, Jr., 69, a very loving, devoted husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Decatur.
Lloyd was born on December 28, 1950 to Lloyd and Dorothy (Holland) Demory in Beeville, Texas. He was united in marriage to Susan Denise Taylor on February 2,...
Milvern L. Cude
Jul 22, 2020
Decatur ~ Milvern Leslie "Mel" Cude died on July 22, 2020 in the home he largely built with his own hands.
Funeral Service is 11:00 a.m. Monday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with burial in Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to service at funeral home. Military Honors will be provided by The...
Katherine "Kay" Louise (Kolisek) Ellis
Jul 22, 2020
Fort Worth - Katherine Louise "Kay" Ellis, 89, of Fort Worth died Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Funeral service will be private.
She was born in Ziegler, Illinois on May 22, 1931 to Frank & Julia Kolisek. She grew up in Ziegler and Benton, Illinois although the family lived in Marshall, Missouri...