Wise
County Messenger Obituaries |
The following obituaries are in alphabetical
order by last name.
(use the "searcher" on page https://www.wisecountytexas.info/
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Adams,
Lola Jolene (Bingham) |
1924-2018
Published
Saturday, April 7, 2018
Lola Jolene Adams
Lola Jolene Adams, 93, of Decatur, died Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Decatur.
Service was Thursday, April 5, in Fort Worth with Garg Higgs officiating. Burial
followed at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Alan Bingham, Harvey Farr, Mark Farr, Tommy Snyder, Jody Adams
and Hunter Gantt.
Jolene was born May 18, 1924, in Odell. She graduated from Odell High School in
1941 and married her high school sweetheart, Harvey Dale Adams, in 1941.
Following Dale’s untimely passing in 1962, Jolene went on to finish her
bachelor’s degree at Texas Wesleyan College, gained her real estate license
and operated multiple beauty salons around the DFW Metroplex. She eventually
retired from Sally Beauty Supply at age 83.
Jolene was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Thelma Bingham; brother
Kenneth Bingham; and her husband.
She is survived by her son Kelly Adams and wife, Anne; son Dan Adams and wife,
Leigh Ann; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Adams,
Odous
Richard | 1926-2018
Published
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Odous Richard Adams
Odous Richard Adams, 91, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018, in Bowie.
Funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at White Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.
Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday, March 24, at the White
Family Funeral Home in Bowie.
Odous was born Dec. 19, 1926, in Marietta, Okla., to Thomas Sr. and Vertie
(Rodgers) Adams. He married Inez Hatfield June 5, 1954, in Bowie. In 1962, they
opened Adams Greenhouse and Fruit Stand in Bowie on Texas 101 and later moved
out to U.S. 81/287 until they retired from farming and ranching in 2013. He was
a Baptist.
Odous was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; brothers Dale Adams, James
Adams, Thomas Adams Jr. and Lee Adams; and sisters Skeeter Price and Joyce
Shurbet.
Odous is survived by his daughters, Vicki McDaniel and husband, Larry, of Bowie,
Velda Bates and husband, Allen, of Decatur and Vonda Hood and husband, Len, of
Sunset; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and sisters Ruth Miller of
Bridgeport and Mary Newman of Henrietta.
Adams,
Peggy Jo (Bays) |
1930-2018
Published
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Peggy Jo Adams
Peggy Jo Adams, 87 of Justin, died Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Justin.
Funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at DeBerry Funeral Directors in
Denton. Interment will follow at Justin Cemetery.
Peggy was born Dec. 26, 1930, in Chico to Elijah Lee and Edna (Lough) Bays.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Adams; her parents; sister
Cuelene Cavasos; and brother E.B. Bays.
Peggy is survived by her daughters Carolyn Pitts, Nancy Adams, Darlene Faught
and Gaylon Stuebing; son James Adams; sister Helen Lee; brothers Tommy Bays and
Harold Bays; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Albritton,
Ted G., Sr. | 1929-2018
Published
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Ted G. Albritton Sr.
Ted G. Albritton Sr. died Saturday, June 16, 2018, after a prolonged illness.
Service was June 20 at Scott Funeral Home in Alvin followed by a service on June
21 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was in Paradise Cemetery
in Paradise.
He was born Sept. 23, 1929, at Bridgeport to Ben and Belle Albritton. He
attended high school at Bridgeport where he played football for the Bridgeport
Bulls.
After completing high school, he attended Southwest Assemblies of God College in
Waxahachie and was ordained as an Assemblies of God minister. He began to preach
wherever he could, including the First Assembly of God in Bridgeport. It was
there he met Edna Geneva Thompson of Rusk. They married Sept. 28, 1951.
Soon after marriage he accepted his first pastorate at San Augustine. During the
next 56 years, he pastored nine churches.
He is preceded in death by his brother, Billy Gene Albritton; and sisters Addie
Mae Warner, Doris Galloway and Ima Lee Anderson.
He is survived by his wife; sons Ted Jr. and wife, Constance and Richard and
wife, Jana; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and sister Betty Joy
Van Hoose of Brownwood.
Alvarado,
Ruben Romo | 1976-2018
Published
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Ruben Romo Alvarado
Ruben Romo Alvarado, 42, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Fort
Worth.
Visitation is 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Ruben was born Feb. 15, 1976, in Jalisco, Mexico, to Jose and Maria (Alvarado)
Romo. He married Arcelia Gonzalez in Virginia. Ruben was an oilfield worker for
Prime Services.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by his wife; daughter Karina Romo of Bridgeport; son Mateo Romo
of Bridgeport; sisters Blanca Romo and husband, Juan, of Houston and Sylvia
Agras and husband, Gavino, of California; brothers Sergio Romo and wife,
Christina, of Houston and Jose Romo and wife, Jessica, of Rhome; and his father.
Amonett,
Walter Crindon |
1934-2018
Published
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Walter Crindon Amonett
Walter Crindon Amonett, 83, of Decatur died Friday, June 29, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral was July 3 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with Louis Horton
officiating. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Dale Watts, Connor Watts, Jerry Brooks, Jim Hooper, Zach Burns
and Chuck Roberts.
Honorary pallbearer was Craig Shaw.
Walter was born Sept. 13, 1934, in Electra to William and Marjorie (Crockett)
Amonett. He married Geraldine Berg Dec. 17, 1960, in Decatur. He was a retired
butcher and member of the Immanuel Baptist Church. Walter served in the United
States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers.
He’s survived by his wife, Geraldine Amonett of Decatur; daughters Nacina
Walker and husband, James, of Decatur, Lorenda Hornsby and husband, Russ, of
Chico and Roxanna Shivers and Mike of Frisco; son Nelson Amonett of Attalla,
Ala.; 12 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Anderson,
Joseph A.R. ‘Little Joe’ | 1929-2018
Published
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Joseph A.R. Anderson
Joseph A.R. “Little Joe” Anderson, 88, of Bridgeport, died Friday, May 4,
2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service was May 8, at West Bridgeport Cemetery with Fred Raney
officiating.
Pallbearers included Michael Wallace, Dustin Anderson, Leslie McMahon, Jason
Anderson, Jack Anderson, Jody Anderson, Travis Grant and Eric Doyle
“Anderson.”
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport handled arrangements.
Little Joe was born Aug. 4, 1929, in Vernon to Terry and Audra (Recer) Anderson.
He married Dorothy Nard Jan. 1, 1991, in Lake Bridgeport. He was an AM Hamm
Radio Operator and a machinist.
He was preceded in death by his parents; the mother of his children, Jodie
Anderson; six brothers and sisters; and grandson Eric Doyle “Anderson.”
He is survived by his wife of 27 years; sons Eddie Anderson and wife, Darla, of
Lake Bridgeport, Terry Anderson of Bowie and David Anderson and wife, Deborah,
of Decatur; daughters Carolyn Anderson Speers and husband, Danny, of Caddo,
Okla., Audrey Anderson Bates of Burleson and Sherrie Anderson of Kiowa, Okla.;
and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Andrews,
Pliny |
1937-2018
Published
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Pliny Andrews
Pliny Andrews, 80, of Paradise, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in Decatur.
Services were Oct. 5, at First Baptist Church of Paradise. Burial followed at
Paradise Cemetery.
Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Pliny was born Dec. 25, 1937, in Wichita Falls to Reece E. “Chick” and
Margurite Moore Andrews. He graduated from Wichita Falls High School in 1957 and
went to Decatur Baptist College. After graduating he went on to Howard Payne
College. He was drafted in 1962 and served in the Army, stationed in Germany for
18 months. On returning to the United States, he married Carol Bond.
Pliny also went to the Local 18 Sheet Metal Workers Union Apprentice School for
four years to become a sheet metal mechanic. He worked in the trade for 47 years
before retiring in 2005. Pliny’s last employer was SkiHi Enterprise of Fort
Worth, where he was vice-president of the industrial group.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years; sons Bradley Howard Andrews and wife,
Suzanne, of Paradise and Steven James Andrews and wife, Amanda, of Fort Worth;
eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister Barbara Lambert of Fort
Worth.
Armstrong,
David | 1960-2018
Published
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
David Armstrong
David Armstrong, 58, of Fort Worth, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2018.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at West Bridgeport Cemetery with
Tony Thomas officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
David was born July 3, 1960, in Dallas to Richard and Wanda (McCarty) Armstrong.
He was a truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, D.F. Hammonds; his parents; and
sister Kathy Napier.
He is survived by his sisters, Cheryl Pinson, Cynthia Ward and Laura La Barbera;
and grandmother Cleo Hammonds.
Armstrong,
Milton Lee |
1950-2018
Published
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Milton Lee Armstrong
Milton Lee Armstrong, 68, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at home.
Memorial service will be private.
Alexander’s Midway Funeral Home in Springtown is handling arrangements.
He was born July 25, 1950, in San Antonio to Raymond Armstrong and Dorothy
Stewart Shutte.
He is survived by his wife, Glenda Armstrong; sons Jacky (Shae), Clayton
(Michelle), Johnny and David Armstrong; daughter Tammy Armstrong; 10 brothers
and sisters; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Ashley,
Bobbie (Roberts) |
1933-2018
Published
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Bobbie Roberts Ashley
Bobbie Roberts Ashley, 85, of Decatur, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at Oaklawn Cemetery with the
Rev. Walter Ashley officiating.
Honorary pallbearers are Craig Humes, Todd Porter, Brad Porter and Joshua Humes.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Bobbie was born May 26, 1933, in Decatur to Nim Rod and Katie (Evans) Roberts.
She married Joe Harold Ashley Aug. 11, 1956, in Denton. Bobbie was a retired
medical assistant.
She was active in her Red Hat group, president of the Greenwood EEC multiple
times, an avid supporter of the Greenwood Masonic Lodge and walked miles over
the years with Walk Across Texas. She was a member of the Wise County Historical
Commission and was the go-to person for the Greenwood/Slidell area. According to
Historical Commission Chairman Kerry Clower, Bobbie was largely responsible for
the landmark designation and the Texas Historical Commission marker for the
Greenwood Masonic Lodge.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son Nim Ashley; grandson
Jeff Porter; and a great-grandson.
She is survived by her daughters, Debi Porter of Decatur and Jo Anne Humes and
husband, Craig, of Hickory Creek; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and
three great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Greenwood Masonic Lodge, P.O. Box 547,
Greenwood, TX 76246 or Greenwood Education Extension, P.O. Box 623, Greenwood,
TX 76246. Make checks payable to Greenwood E.E., c/o Linda Hood.
Athey,
Louise |
1928-2018
Published
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Louise Athey
Louise Athey, 90, of Boyd, died Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service was Oct. 5 at Ridgeview Memorial Park.
Turrentine Jackson Morrow in McKinney handled arrangements.
Louise was born Jan. 25, 1928, in McKinney. She worked as an electronic
assembler in aviation and retired from Lockheed Martin.
She was a past member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church in Reno and a long-time
member of Wise County Antique Auto Club.
She is survived by her son, Don Athey and wife, Kitsy, of Boyd; one grandson;
and three great-grandchildren.
Aucoin,
Freddie (Crawford) |
1928-2018
Published
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Freddie Crawford Aucoin
Freddie Crawford Aucoin, 90, of Alvord, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral was Aug. 9 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with the Rev. Bill
Cleveland officiating. Burial followed in Alvord Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mark Holder, Tony Caruthers, Hank Belknap, Damon Ledet Tyler
Caster and Emile Ledet.
Freddie was born March 6, 1928, in Carthage, Miss. to Ben and Golda (Barfoot)
Crawford. She married Jasper Aucoin in Thibodeaux, La.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Howard Martin Holder; her
husband, Jasper Aucoin; grandson Bryan Ledet; and 12 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Belknap and husband, Henry, of Alvord;
son Mark Holder of Many, La.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and
two sisters.
Autry,
Lula Doris (Hays) |
1930-2018
Published
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Lula Doris Autry
Lula Doris Autry, 88, of Boyd, died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, in Bridgeport.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 22, at First Baptist Church of Boyd with Dr.
Billy McClain officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship Cemetery.
Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church of Boyd.
Pallbearers are Brandon Autry, Justin Bowden, Willie Haak, Matt Jackson, Mike
Riley and Chad Byford.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
Doris was born Sept. 12, 1930, in Poolville to Samuel and Bessie (Loafman) Hays.
She married Carl C. Autry Jr. March 26, 1948, in Boyd. They were married 54
years. Doris was a member of First Baptist Church of Boyd, Eastern Star and
Texas Library Association. After retiring from Lockheed Martin after 33 years,
she worked as a librarian. She taught Sunday school at Friendship Baptist Church
for more than 20 years and was also the treasurer for more than 40 years. Doris
served as a pianist at Friendship Baptist Church and then Victory Baptist Church
in Park Springs for a total of 65 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.
She is survived by her son, Rev. Mark Autry and wife, Julie, of Boyd; three
grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Baily,
Richard J. ‘Rick’, Jr. | 1960-2018
Published
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Richard J. Baily Jr.
Richard J. “Rick” Baily Jr., 57, of Paradise, died Saturday, March 31, 2018.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Biggers Funeral Home, 6100 Azle Ave., in
Fort Worth.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday the funeral home.
Rick was born July 8, 1960, in Big Spring to Sandra L. (White) and Richard J.
Bailey Sr. He graduated from Grapevine High School and married Dana Lynnette
Hayes.
Rick was employed with Atmos Energy and had worked for them for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years; daughters Lauren Bailey and Leah
Iglesias and husband, Adam; son Logan Bailey and fianc e, Nikki Graves; brother
Dennis Bailey and wife, Carole, Dewey Bailey and wife, Kristi, and Chris Bailey
and wife, Mindy; and four grandchildren.
Baines,
Glenn Edwin |
1942-2018
Published
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Glenn Edwin Baines
Glenn Edwin Baines, 75, of Aurora, died Saturday, June 23, 2018, in Aurora.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. James
Burgess officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove #2.
Pallbearers include Dennis Smock, Allen Smith, David Baines, Ray Hudgins,
Ricardo Ramirez and Robert Robbins.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
Glenn was born Oct. 10, 1942, in Seymour to Henry and Elizabeth (Speights)
Baines. He married Gloria Block Oct. 9, 2002, in Aurora. Glenn was a member of
Pleasant Grove #2.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Raymond Baines; and sisters
Jenny Owens, Ruth Smith and Mildred Jetter.
He is survived by his wife; daughters Lisa Baines of North Carolina, Melisa
Baines of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Wendie Lara of Denton; sons Alonzo Baines of
Clinton, N.C., and Jeremy Dunn of Glenn Allen, Va.; nine grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; sisters Anne Weis of
Pottsboro and Donna Walker of Lampasas; and brothers Bill Baines and wife, Jan,
of Phoenix, Ariz., Bob Baines of Pottsboro and Earnest Baines of Aurora.
Baker,
Alvin, Jr. | 1941-2018
Published
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Alvin Baker Jr.
Alvin Baker Jr., 77, of Decatur, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, at Decatur Church of Christ with Rick
Ross and Ron Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at Boyd Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Bobby Daniels, Steve Pittman, Terry Harper, Sam Mandell, Gary
Don Mosley, Dusty Baker and Quirt Baker.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Alvin was born Jan. 20, 1941, in Decatur to Alvin and Evelyn (Whittington)
Baker. He married Patricia Pope May 26, 1962, in Decatur. Alvin was on the 1958
Boyd Regional Championship football team. He started to work for the Continental
State Bank in Boyd in the summer of his eighth grade year. He worked full-time
after graduation from Boyd High School. Alvin left the bank in 1973 to work
full-time on his family’s ranch. Alvin was a rancher the rest of his life. He
was a longtime member of the Decatur Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years; son Alvin Baker III and wife, Kellye, of
Decatur; two grandchildren; and sister Billie Beverly of Irving.
Memorial donations may be made to Jenny’s Hope, Jennys-hope.org; or
Wise County Christian Counseling, 1650 S. FM 51, Suite 400, Decatur TX 76234.
Ball,
Temple Wayne | 1967-2018
Published
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Temple Wayne Ball
Temple Wayne Ball, 51, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Wise County.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Temple was born July 29, 1967, in Decatur to Joe Wayne and Judy Gay Ball.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Kimberly Kay Struthers.
Temple is survived by his wife of nine years, Betty; sisters Kathy St. John and
husband, Monty and JoAnn Bradford, all of Bridgeport; and brother Jimmy Ball and
wife, Tracey, of Runaway Bay.
Ballard,
Virgle ‘Pepaw’ | 1927-2018
Published
Saturday, October 26, 2018
Virgle Ballard
Virgle “Pepaw” Ballard, 91, died Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service was Oct. 26, at Gibtown Cemetery in Jack County.
White’s Funeral Home in Weatherford handled arrangements.
Virgle was born Aug. 22, 1927, to E.J. Ballard and Sara Jane Rose-Ballard. He
was a graduate of Poolville High School. Virgle married Modena Anderson Dec. 22,
1951, in Poolville. He retired from Perry Equipment in Mineral Wells.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 62 years; brothers Bill,
Hubert, Houston and Carl; and sister Annie Robbins.
He is survived by his daughter, Carlene Ivester and husband, Dan, of Poolville;
two grandchildren; three greatgrandchildren; and brother Raymond Ballard of
Poolville.
Banks,
Larry Donald |
1938-2018
Published
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Larry Donald Banks
Larry Donald Banks, 80, of Paradise, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, in Bedford.
Funeral was Dec. 21 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with Gerre Joiner
officiating. Burial followed at Antelope Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Nathan Banks, Bryn Banks, Paul Pasichnyk, Rodney McCollum, Sam
Parker and Mike Ramsey.
Larry was born Oct. 18, 1938, in Dallas to Weldon and Callie “Jim” (Dicken)
Banks. Larry graduated from West Texas State University in 1961 with a Bachelor
of Science in geology. He married Billie Rhea Fry Dec. 17, 1964, in Dallas.
Larry served in the U.S. Navy in Attack Squadron VA-76 “Spirits” during the
maiden voyage and Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65).
He was senior archeologist of the United States Army Corps of Engineers from
1970 to 1993.
Larry was an adjunct professor at the University of Texas – Arlington and
Southern Methodist University. He was recipient of the second John F. Seiberling
Award. Larry was past president of The Register of Professional Archeologists,
and he was a research associate of the Smithsonian Institution.
Larry was a member of the First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Darrell Banks.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years; son Nathan Banks of Royal, Ark.;
daughters Rachel Banks and Stephanie McCollum and husband, Rodney, all of
Paradise; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sisters Brenda Eubanks
of Clifton and Mary Banks of London, England.
Barnard,
Laverna Jean (Pickett) |
1927-2018
Published
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Laverna Jean Barnard
Laverna Jean Barnard, 90, of Boyd died Tuesday, June 19, 2018, in Boyd.
Graveside is 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 25 at New Hope Cemetery in Boyd.
Pallbearers include Sam Wren, Christopher Wren, Luke Mowry, Colton Mowry,
Jonathan Nida, Mike Mawhirter, John Short and Jerry Nida.
Honorary pallbearers are David Hale, Sean Mawhirter and Joshua Nida.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
Laverna was born Nov. 10, 1927, in Clairette to Andrew and Mary (Duncan)
Pickett. She married L.N. Barnard Jan. 17, 1942, in Weatherford.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 61 years; brother Cecil
Pickett; and sisters Wanda Porter and Wilma Largent.
She is survived by her daughters, Ann Mawhirter and husband, Mike, of Derby,
Kan., Linda Wren and husband, Bob, of Grapevine, Patricia Barnard of Boyd and
Sandra Short and husband, John, of Fort Worth; son Sonny Barnard and wife,
Kelly, of Haslet; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three
great-great-grandchildren; brothers A.J. Pickett and wife, Cheryl and Donald
Pickett and wife, Laquetta; and sister Roxie Kirby.
Bean,
Darlene
(Kaker) | 1940-2018
Published
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Darlene Kaker Bean
Darlene Kaker Bean, 77, of Paradise died Friday, March 2, 2018, in Paradise.
Funeral was March 5, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport with the Rev.
Allan Anson officiating. Burial followed in Wizard Wells Cemetery.
Pallbearers include Scott Cantrell, Rocky Cantrell, Todd Cantrell, James Hughes,
Steven Frank Kaker, Danny Hughes and Randy Wilson.
Darlene was born Nov. 17, 1940, in Bridgeport to Weldon and Carrie (Hartsell)
Kaker. She married Buddy Bean Sept. 19, 1959, in Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; grandchild Roper Winters;
brother Chock Kaker; and Gladys and Edna Kaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Dana Ford and husband, Artie, of Palo Pinto;
son Shannon Bean of Bridgeport; daughter Sheena Winters and husband, Rodney, of
Paradise; two grandchildren; and brother Ronny Forrester of Fort Worth.
Belote,
Freddie
Gene | 1948-2018
Published
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Freddie Gene Belote
Freddie Gene Belote, 69, of Slidell, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Denton.
Service will be held at a later date.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Freddie was born June 10, 1948, in Lufkin to Jessie and Loraine (Martin) Belote.
He married Susan McDonough Jan. 23, 1982, in Lewisville. He was a retired
programmer for Haliburton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years; daughter Amy Belote of Colorado; sons
Sean Belote and wife, Barbara, of Slidell, Patrick Belote and wife, Joan, of
Decatur and Freddie Belote and wife, Mia, of Maryland; grandchildren Joselynn,
Addisyn and Weston; brothers Larry Belote of San Antonio and Jerry Belote of
Lufkin; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Memorials can be made to the American Kidney Foundation.
Bennett,
Billy
Eugene | 1943-2018
Published
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Billy Eugene Bennett
Billy Eugene Bennett, 74, of Chico, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Dallas.
Memorial is 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in
Bridgeport.
Family will receive friends 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Billy was born June 23, 1943, in Duncan, Okla. to Richard and Amer (Duvall)
Bennett. He married Renee Bennett May 7, 1991, in Decatur. He was a truck
driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife.
He is survived by his daughter, Audra Bennett of Weatherford; daughter-in-love
Christine Neagle and husband, Michael, of Chico; his son-in-love Rodney Hall of
Chico; grandchildren Krystie Parra, Miranda Neagle, Jesse Neagle, Hailey Hall,
Jordan Hall and Tyler Hall; sister Janice Roland and husband, Jim, of May;
friends Louie and Valerie Zarantonello; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins
and extended family.
Bennett,
Michael Dominy |
1956-2018
Published
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Michael Dominy Bennett, 61, of Lewisville, died Wednesday, May 9, 2018, after a
long illness.
A memorial service will be held at a future date.
Michael was born Aug. 28, 1956, in Fort Worth, to Horace and Blanche Dominy
Bennett.
He is survived by his wife, Jerri Thompson; son Branden Bennett; and two
sisters.
Benson,
Anna Geraldine (Gonce) |
1930-2018
Published
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Anna Geraldine Benson
Anna Geraldine Benson, 87, of Paradise, died Sunday, April 8, 2018, in Paradise.
Graveside service is 1 p.m. Wednesday at Azleland Cemetery with the Rev. Jack
Skidmore officiating.
Anna was born April 14, 1930, in Centerville to Worney Sr. and Lena (Paulson)
Gonce. She married Truman Marshall Benson July 7 in Fort Worth.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughters Shirley Walker
and Catherine James; granddaughter Twila Sharp; and brothers Charles, Worney,
Jerry, Lewis and Worney “Red” Gonce.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Thompson and Galen Cox of Paradise, six
grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and sisters
Nancy Lowe and husband, Ramond, of Dimmitt, Elaine Lovell of Mart, Thelma Arnold
of Amarillo and Linda Netherlands of Mart.
Betts,
Sam | 1945-2018
Published
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Sam Betts
Sam Betts, 73, of Decatur, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service was Dec. 11 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with
Philip Weitner officiating.
Sam was born Nov. 17, 1945, in Memphis, Tenn., to Elliot and Martha (Burns)
Betts. Sam was a retired film director in advertising, a novelist, musician and
comedian.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his sons, Josh Betts of Richardson and Charlie Betts of
Austin; and girlfriend Joyce Stier of Decatur.
Bias,
Karen Elaine (Kohli) |
1959-2018
Published
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Karen Elaine Kohli Bias
Karen Elaine Kohli Bias, 69, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, in Decatur.
Services will be private.
Alexander’s Midway Funeral Home in Springtown is handling arrangements.
Karen was born March 21, 1959, in St. Marys, Ohio, to Richard Leland and Stella
Mae Meadows Kohli.
Karen was preceded in death by her parents; son Lance Bias; and sister Sharon
Mott.
She is survived by her daughters Felicia Scott and husband, Grady, and Amber
Reardon; son Christopher Bias; sister Deborah Kohli; and four grandchildren.
Biediger,
Robert Thomas ‘Bo’ | 1947-2018
Published
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Robert Thomas Biediger
Robert “Bo” Thomas Biediger, 71, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Decatur.
His memorial service is private. Contact the family for more information.
Robert was born Jan. 30, 1947, in San Antonio, and he served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Biediger II; and brother Dennis
Wayne Biediger.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gloria; children Mitzy (Lyndal), Stacy,
Thaddaeus, Kristopher, Shemane (Jake), Brandon (Misty), Candice, Patience
(Heath), Kaela and Grant; sisters Alisa and Rowena; and brothers Trey, Ken,
Richard and Ralph.
Biffar,
Corrine
(Warrick) | 1937-2017
Published
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Corrine Biffar
Corrine Biffar, 80, of Fort Calhoun, Neb., formerly of Chico, died Monday, Dec.
18, in Fort Calhoun.
No service was held. Her cremains will be buried at Chico Cemetery next to her
husband, Clyde Biffar.
Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling local arrangements.
Corrine was born Nov. 19, 1937, in Blair, Neb., to Manley and Elnora (Birman)
Warrick. She enjoyed quilting, antiquing and going to garage sales. She also
loved the Colorado mountains and spending time with her own children and her
five nieces whom she also raised.
Corrine is survived by her son, Chuck Biffar; daughter Penny Biffar Pierce;
nieces Laretta, Bobbie, Terri, Pam and Myra; and brothers Roger and Sheldon
Warrick.
Bilby,
Rollins |
1934-2018
Published
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Rollins Bilby
Rollins Bilby, 83, of Bridgeport, died Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Lake
Bridgeport.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with Johnny
Irish, Doug Bridwell, Pastor Rick Davis and Bro. Frank Hefner officiating.
Burial will follow in Mountain Home Cemetery in Bryson.
Pallbearers include Nicholas Bilby, Kyle Bilby, Ryan Bilby, Michael Bilby,
Jeffrey Bilby, and Jason Garrett. Honorary pallbearers include Larry Williams,
Dr. Marvin Warren, Dr. Jerry Gleason and Chuck Bilby.
Rollins was born Nov. 27, 1934, in Jacksboro to Alfred Monroe and Lovie Faye (Marley)
Bilby. He married Connie Clark-Jones April 17, 1981, in Arlington. Rollins
settled in Wise County in 1969. He was the owner of Twin Hills Restaurant and
Store at Lake Bridgeport. He was also a graduate of Texas A&M with a
bachelor of science in agricultural economics. He was a retired captain from
American Airlines, farmer, rancher and business owner. Rollins served his
country as a captain in the United States Air Force. He was also a member of the
First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport and the 12th Man A&M Century
Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Alvin Monroe Bilby.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Connie Bilby of Lake Bridgeport;
daughters D’Anna Garrett and husband, Kelly, of Bridgeport, Kimberly Fritch of
Euless; sons Jeff Bilby and wife, Esther, of Paradise and Scott Bilby and wife,
Patty, of Boerne; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Rex W.
Bilby and wife, Lucille, of Senate.
Donations may be made in Rollins’ honor to the Texas A&M Corp Cadets at
College Station.
Black,
Samuel
Jefferson ‘Sam’, Sr. | 1940-2018
Published
Saturday, January 13, 2018
Samuel Black Sr.
Samuel “Sam” Jefferson Black Sr., 77, of Decatur, died Tuesday, Jan. 9 in
Chico.
Funeral was Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, at Morris Memorial United Methodist Church in
Chico with burial in Chico Cemetery. Rev. Mike Miller officiated. Pallbearers
were members of the Masonic Lodge 508.
Sam was born on May 11, 1940, to Clarence W. and Ruby Blanch (McIntire) Black in
Bridgeport. He married Anetta Sue Lovejoy Dec. 15, 1960, in Chico. He was a
member of the Morris Memorial United Methodist Church in Chico. Sam was also a
member of the Chico Masonic Lodge 508 and Scottish Rite.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Sam Black Jr.; and his sister,
Doris Hill.
Sam is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue Black of Chico; his son, Russell
Black and wife Peggy of Chico; his brother, Richard Black; his grandchildren,
Brandie Williams and husband Brian, Braiden Black and wife Scout and Skylar
Black; his great grandchildren, Samuel Williams and Lauren Williams.
Bledsoe,
Richard
Alan | 1955-2018
Published
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Richard Alan Bledsoe
Richard
Alan Bledsoe, 62, of Rhome, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral
is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with Dr. Scott
Youngblood officiating.
Visitation
is one hour prior to the service.
Pallbearers
are Charlie Collins, Mike May, Jerry Williams and Russell Strickland.
Richard
was born July 22, 1955, in Waco to Kenneth Boyd Bledsoe and Peggie Strickland
Bledsoe. He grew up in Waco and graduated from Richfield High School. He was an
independent contractor for several years before becoming director of facilities
for EFW in Fort Worth. He was the recipient of numerous awards at EFW and served
as fundraising chairman for the American Junior Golf Association-Elbit Systems
of America Classic.
Richard
enjoyed hunting, softball, four-wheeling, golf, fishing, shooting, cooking and
anything else outdoors. He supported numerous charities, particularly those
supporting breast cancer, children, veterans and animal rescues.
He was
preceded in death by his parents.
He is
survived by his sister, Sherry Maxwell of Little Rock, Ark.; and cousins Larry
Wright of Temple, Russell Strickland and Glenda Hamilton of Mexia, Jeff
Strickland of Corpus Christi and Carol Williamson of Perkinston, Miss.
Blisseck,
Lois (Skinner) |
1925-2018
Published
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Lois (Skinner) Blisseck, 93, died Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018.
Lois was born on Feb. 17, 1925, to Jesse James and Vera Ella Skinner.
Lois grew up on an island in Florida with her two brothers, Thomas James (TJ)
and Fred, and her sister, Willie Lee. She left Florida at the age of 17 when she
met Joseph Leo Blisseck in 1942. They were married for 61 years at the time of
his death in 2004. After their wedding, she became a homemaker, a military wife
and eventually a mother.
After the military years, Lois and Joe settled in North Texas, and remained in
the area for the rest of their lives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; her husband; daughter
Marie Thompson; and grandchildren Molly and Joe Binom Thompson.
She is survived by her children, Joseph Jr. and Toni Blisseck, Margaret (Peggy)
and Chan Horne, Patricia (Patty) and Pat Muskevitsch and Theresa and Bill Owens;
and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Boggs,
James W. | 1939-2018
Published
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
James W. Boggs
James W. Boggs, 78, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, due to complications
associated with dementia.
Graveside services is 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14 at Newport Cemetery in Newport
with Mike Henson officiating.
White Family Funeral Home of Bowie is handling arrangements.
James was born Dec. 15, 1939, to Wilmer and Minnie (Still) Boggs. He was a Fort
Worth native, a Bell Helicopter retiree, and a rancher in Jack County for more
than 40 years.
James was a member of First Baptist Church of Bowie where he served as a deacon
and was a member of The Crusaders Sunday School Class.
James is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ann Boggs of Bowie; daughter Teri
Gitchell and husband, Tommy, of Weatherford; two grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations can be made in honor of James to the First Baptist Church of
Bowie Building Fund or the First Baptist Church of Bowie Library, 307 N.
Lindsay, Bowie, TX 76230.
Bolden,
Christopher Lee |
1959-2018
Published
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Christopher Lee Bolden
Christopher Lee Bolden, 59, of Springtown, died Monday, June 11, 2018, at home.
Funeral was June 14 at Alexander’s Midway Chapel in Springtown.
Christopher was born Jan. 13, 1959, in Midland to Roy Lee Bolden and Susanna
Roberta Walker.
He worked for Union Ironworkers and retired after 30 years.
Christopher was preceded in death by his mother; and grandparents Richard and
Ruth Walker.
He is survived by his wife, Anita Bolden; his father; daughter Mistie Davis and
husband, Dion; sons Brent Bolden and wife, Ashley, Colter Acker and wife, Robin,
and Robert Bolden and wife, Janice; stepsons Bodie Beaman and wife, Jessica, and
Ryder May; and 10 grandchildren.
Boston,Joann
(Brazil) | 1937-2018
Published
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Joann Boston
Joann Boston, 80, of Boyd, died Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with the Rev.
Phillip Weitner and Dan Dodd officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn
Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Josh Boston, Robert Boston, James Boston, Dan Dodd, Roddy Boston
and Jackie Duncan.
Honorary pallbearers are John Broussard and Josh Dodd.
Joann was born Dec. 24, 1937, in Skene, Miss., to Oscar Rodie and Sarah Francis
(Stone) Brazil. She married James Adler Boston May 17, 1958, in Durant, Okla.
Joann was a scrub nurse for the labor and delivery department at Harris Hospital
for more than 40 years. She was a member of Flatwood Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years; sons Ricky Dean Boston and
James Earl Boston; and daughter-in-law Darlene Boston.
She is survived by her sons, Robert Boston of Boyd and Roddy Boston and wife,
Susanne, of Boyd; eight grandchildren; brother Paul Brazil and wife, Paula, of
White Settlement; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Boswell,
Roy | 1939-2018
Published
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Roy Boswell
Roy Boswell, 79, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Fort Worth.
Funeral was Dec. 20 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with the Rev. Gary
Demmitt officiating.
Pallbearers were Carson Johnson, Caleb Jennings, Gonzo Ibarra, Ty Read, Colton
Waters and Drexel Dillinder.
Honorary pallbearers were Cody South and Aaron Stanfield.
Roy was born Jan. 23, 1939, in Chico to J.T. and Opal (Odell) Boswell. He
married Brenda Gay Gober Dec. 31, 1993, in Bridgeport. Roy was a member of
Pleasant View Baptist Church and a member of the American Legion. He served in
the U.S. Army. Roy was a salesman at Boswell Used Cars.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jim Boswell; son Ronald Read;
and grandson Zack Gober.
He is survived by his wife; sons Mike Boswell and wife, B.K., of Mathis, Marvin
Read and wife, Linny, of Bridgeport and Rodney Read and wife, Valeria, of
Bridgeport; daughter Beverly Taylor of Wills Point; six grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Boydstun,
Charles
Bert | 1941-2018
Published
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Charles Bert Boydstun
Charles Bert Boydstun, 76, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service is 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at Burkburnett Memorial
Cemetery with Pastor Phillip Weitner officiating.
Visitation is 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Owen and Brumley Funeral Home in
Burkburnett.
Bert was born Dec. 3, 1941, to William and Mattie Boydstun of Burkburnett. Bert
was a barber in his early years with a shop on the Decatur square. In 1981, he
went to work for Peterbilt in Denton and for many years worked two jobs. Bert
was an avid fisherman and gardener and enjoyed sharing his harvest with family
and friends.
He never met a stranger and was a generous man. He had strong faith in God and
found much comfort by prayer, scripture and listening to hymns.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mattie; and his brother,
William.
He is survived by his wife of more than 50 years, Judy Blair Boydstun; daughters
Michelle Boydstun van Tol and husband, Alex, of Northridge, Calif., Jan Jones
Arnold and husband, Greg, of Katy, LeaAnn Boydstun Reyes and husband, Paul, of
Wichita Falls and Julie Boydstun Holdridge and husband, James, of Keller; eight
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include his brother, Bob Boydstun and wife, Hazel, of Chico;
nephew Jerry Don Boydstun and wife, Debbie, of Longview; and many nieces,
nephews and cousins.
Memorial donations may be made to Kenneth Copeland Ministries, 14355 Morris Dido
Rd., Newark, TX 76071, kcm.org.
Bradley,
James Ronnie ‘J.R.’ |
1943-2018
Published
Saturday, July 28, 2018
James Ronnie Bradley
James Ronnie “J.R.” Bradley, 75, of Cottondale, died Monday, July 23, 2018,
in Decatur.
Graveside service was July 27 at Poolville Cemetery with the Rev. Jack Skidmore
officiating.
Pallbearers were Jerry Bradley, Scott Bradley, Jason Bradley, Michael Bradley,
Charles Harmon, Larry Wells, Billy Wilson and Ed Reeves.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport handled arrangements.
J.R. was born May 3, 1943, in Fort Worth to Sherman Butler and Doris Juanel
(Martin) Bradley. He married Judy Harmon March 25, 1960, in Gainesville. J.R.
was a member of the Church of the Living God in Cottondale and the Decatur
Masonic Lodge No. 447. He was also an avid ham radio operator, WD5FYZ. He was a
retired owner/operator of Bradley Marine Service on Eagle Mountain Lake.
J.R. was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years; sons Jerry Wayne Bradley of Fort Worth,
James Scott Bradley and wife, Anita, of Fort Worth and Jason Micah Bradley and
wife, Judy Ann, of Cottondale; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made in J.R.’s honor to Church of the Living God in
Cottondale or Decatur Masonic Lodge No. 447.
Bradley,
Melanie Renea |
1970-2018
Published
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Melanie Renea Bradley
Melanie Renea Bradley, 48, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in Bridgeport, after a
battle with cancer.
Funeral is noon Saturday, Sept. 8, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with
the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating. Private burial will follow.
Melanie was born Feb. 7, 1970, to Floyd and Ruth Bradley. She was a member of
Twin Oaks Assembly of God Church.
She was preceded in death by her father; and nephew Justin Bradley.
She is survived by her mother; and brothers Ray Bradley and wife, Teresa, of
Mountain Grove, Mo., Troy Bradley and wife, Darlene, of Bedford and Greg Bradley
and wife, Laura, of Pilot Point.
Brannon,
Alice Malone (Flinn) |
1942-2018
Published
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Alice Malone Brannon
Alice Malone Brannon, 75, of Decatur, died Monday, July 23, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral was July 27 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with Bobby Cates
officiating. Burial followed at Slidell Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mike Sitz, Leslie Fortenberry, Blake Fortenberry, Shane
Anderson, Ethan Anderson and Josiah Anderson.
Alice was born Dec. 11, 1942, in Decatur to Thomas and Ardena (Malone) Flinn.
She married Wesley Wayne Brannon March 14, 1964, in Denton. Alice retired as a
medical technologist. She also retired from FEMA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister Janice Goode.
Alice is survived by her husband of 54 years; daughters Amy Meredith Anderson
and husband, Shane, of Thibodeaux, La., and Andrea Michelle Gross and husband,
Don, of Detroit; and eight grandchildren.
Brannon,
Charles Phillip |
1940-2018
Published
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Charles Phillip Brannon
Charles Phillip Brannon, 78, of Decatur, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in
Denton.
Funeral will be 12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey with
Dr. Francisco J. Valenzuela officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarlawn
Memorial Park in Sherman.
Visitation will be 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5 at the Funeral Home.
Charles was born June 2, 1940, in Decatur to Ed Brannon and Mildred Markum.
Charles married Julia Looper June 8, 1957, in Fort Worth.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and daughter Rhonda Harris.
Charles is survived by his son, Brent Brannon of Decatur; three grandchildren;
six great-grandchildren; brother Troy Brannon of Corinth; and sister Ann Moss of
Newark.
Branson,
Sarah Earlene (Broom) | 1933-2018
Published
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Sarah Earlene Branson
Sarah Earlene (Broom) Branson, 85, of Springtown died Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in
Springtown.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16 at Alexander’s Midway Funeral Home
in Springtown.
She was born May 27, 1933, during the Great Depression, near the small farming
community of Mt. Joy in Delta County. Her mom and dad and their eight children
relocated to Artesia, N.M. when Earlene was in the third grade. She graduated
with honors from Artesia High School in 1951. She married airman Hugh L. Branson
of Kingston, Tenn., June 21, 1952, and raised four children. Earlene retired as
a civil servant and legal secretary who in her lifetime worked for the
Department of Energy in Oak Ridge, Tenn., where she had Q clearance, for the
Department of Justice with the Drug Enforcement Administration in Dallas and
with the United States Attorney’s office in Ft. Worth, and with the Department
of Housing and Urban Development. She also worked as a civilian employee at
Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls where she was president of her union.
Earlene also had an associates degree in criminal justice. She was a resident of
the Springtown area near Poolville since 1971.
Earlene is survived by her sister, Ruby Broom; sons Rene Branson and Leslie
Branson; daughters Jeana Williamson and Ami Brown; 12 grandchildren; 11
great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Brantly,
Sid |
1931-2018
Published
Saturday, October 20, 2018
Sid Brantly
Sid Brantly, 87, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Arlington.
Funeral was Oct. 18 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with the Rev. Sonny
Smith officiating. Burial followed at Post Oak Cemetery in Jack County.
Sid was born May 16, 1931, in Shannon to Charles and Bartha (Davis) Brantly. He
married Wanda Faye Washburn Oct. 17, 1951, in Fort Worth. Sid was a member of
the Balsora Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was also a member of
the NRA. Sid was a rancher and machinist.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife.
He is survived by his daughter, Sabra Torok and husband, Mike, of Arlington; son
Sid Brantly Jr. and wife, Viola, of Kentucky; eight grandchildren; and 16
great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, alz.org,
800-272-3900; or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, lls.org, 800-955-4572.
Brewer,
Hershel
‘Elmo’ | 1932-2018
Published
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Hershel Brewer
Hershel “Elmo” Brewer, 86, of Forestburg died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in
Nocona.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with
Mike Henson officiating. Burial will follow at Salona Cemetery.
Elmo was born Jan. 10, 1932, in Forestburg to Jim W. and Tiny Brewer. After
graduating from Forestburg High School, Elmo went to work for Convair (Lockheed
Martin), Ford Motor Co. and General Motors, where he retired in 1989 with 31
years of service.
He married Imogene Holland Feb. 10, 1951, in Nocona. He was a Mason and recently
received his 60-year service pin and held dual memberships at the Masonic Lodge
No. 523 in Forestburg and Lodge No. 578 in Bowie. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish
Rite and held a Class A Certificate for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Tina Brewer; brothers Winfred
Brewer and Gerald Brewer; and daughter Channa Brewer.
Elmo is survived by his wife, Imogene Brewer; children Gary Brewer and Arlene,
and Terry Brewer and wife Cindy; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Bowie Mission, 105 E. Greenwood Ave., Bowie,
TX 76230, the First Baptist Church of Bowie, 307 Lindsey St., Bowie, TX 76230,
the Masonic Home and school or a charity of choice.
Briley,
Jeff | 1951-2018
Published
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Jeff Briley
Jeff Briley, 67, died Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018, in Decatur.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Jeff was born March 3, 1951, in Wichita, Kan., to Joe D. Briley and Carroll M.
(Wise) Briley. He married Debbie Doffing June 28, 1969, in Wichita. Jeff retired
from AT&T as a network supervisor. He served his country in the United
States Navy.
He was preceded in death by his father; wife Debbie; and brother Rodney Briley.
He is survived by his daughter, Dana K. Williams and husband, Phillip, of
Wichita; sons Anthony R. Briley and wife, Ana, of The Colony and Jeremy T.
Briley of Decatur; four grandchildren; brother Greg Briley of Wichita; sisters
Vicki McDonald, Cynde Hampton and Brenda Briley, all of Missouri; and his
mother.
Britton,
Joe
| 1943-2018
Published
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Joe Britton
Joe Britton, 74, of Alvord, died Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.
Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Community Church in
Decatur with the Rev. Chris Wann officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant
Grove Cemetery No. 3.
Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Joe was born Oct. 19, 1943, in Enid, Okla., to Floyd and Rena Belle (McGeehee)
Britton. He married the love of his life, Louise Weyerts, Feb. 23, 1963, in
Enid, Okla. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where he was a
marketing manager. He was awarded for 30 years of perfect attendance. He also
served as a deacon in his past at previous churches, and worked in the
maintenance department for the Chico Independent School District. Joe was a
member of Community Church in Decatur and served in disaster relief with the
Southern Baptist Foundation.
He loved woodworking, fishing, playing cards and dominoes, especially 42. He
enjoyed making people laugh and serving the Lord and others as well. Joe was a
huge OU fan and cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and
great-grandchildren and other family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Cecil and Loten Britton; and
sister-in-law Earlene Britton.
Joe is survived by his wife of 54 years; daughters Julie Maddux and husband,
Mike, Rhonda Thompson and husband, Brian and Jennifer Burkholder and husband,
Jeff; brothers John Britton and wife, Mary Ann and Paul Britton and wife,
Barbara; sisters Iva Hodson and husband, Bob, Loretta Krug and husband and Gary,
Glenna Williams and husband, Duwayne; sister-in-law Arline Britton;
grandchildren Meredith Highsmith and husband, Aaron, Shane Maddux, Allison
Maddux, Lindsey Richey and husband, Sherrod, Valerie and Savannah Thompson and
Mackenzie and Carissa Burkholder; great-grandchildren Averie and Cambrie Richey
and Eili and Emelia Highsmith.
Memorials can be made to the Mission Fund at Community Church in Decatur.
Brock,
Betty Laverne (McCasland) |
1934-2018
Published
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Betty Laverne Brock
Betty Laverne Brock, 83, of Decatur, died Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with
Rick Ross officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers are her grandsons, George Zoorob, Clint Skinner, Triston Skinner,
Stephen Brock, Josh Groham and Austin Brock.
Betty was born Sept. 16, 1934, in Bridgeport to Ben Hardin and Johnnie Clara (Hardee)
McCasland. She married Charles Luther Brock Oct. 24, 1952, in Decatur. She was a
member of Decatur Church of Christ. Betty was a retired LVN.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.
She is survived by her son, Steve Brock and wife, Lydia, of Decatur; daughters
Debbie McCullough, Teresa Broach and husband, Joe, and Clarissa Zoorob, all of
Decatur; brothers Don McCasland, Royce McCasland and Jerl McCasland, all of
Dallas and Berl McCasland of Slidell; sister Gale Stewart of Dallas; seven
grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Brooks,
Verna Pearl (Tayler) |
1928-2018
Published
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Verna Pearl Brooks, 89, of Sunset died Sunday, June 18, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service was June 20 at Sunset Cemetery with Rev. Fred Raney
officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport handled arrangements.
Verna was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Knox County to Benjamin Edward and Johnnie
(Cook) Tayler. She married James L. Brooks March 25, 1953, in Big Springs.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; five brothers; and one
sister.
She is survived by her son, Lon Brooks and wife, Donna, of Texarkana; daughter
Mischelle Ankerson of Raleigh, N.C.; eight grandchildren; numerous
great-grandchildren; numerous great-great-grandchildren; and sister Sue Brockett
of Carmi, Ill.
Brown,
James ‘Bob’ |
1938-2018
Published
Saturday, April 28, 2018
James Brown
James “Bob” Brown, 79, of Chico died Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Monday, April 30, at the First Baptist Church in Alvord with
the Rev. Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow at Chico Cemetery.
Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Honorary pallbearers are Ed Woolt, Mark Singletary, Ronnie Downing and D.J.
Rater.
Bob was born Aug. 12, 1938, in Fort Worth to Hubert and Nina Fay (Wadley) Brown.
He married Wanda Walker May 2, 1958, in Fort Worth. Bob retired from Bell
Helicopter as a plastic foreman, and he was a member of the First Baptist Church
in Alvord where he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Darlene Strong.
Bob is survived by his wife; daughters Cynthia Diane Singleton and husband,
Larry, of Odessa, Tenna Inez Rogers of Decatur and Belinda Kay Bowyer and
husband, Doug, of Chico; grandchildren Tiffany Woskowicz and husband, Jesse,
Tanya Miller and husband, Nathan, James Singleton, Kim Stachowiak, Teran Sands
and husband, Carson, Tristyn Smith and husband, Jake, Becca Singleton, Alyssa
Renick and husband, Hunter, and Cameron Cozart and husband, Cy.
Other survivors include 10 great-grandchildren; sisters Linda Douthit and
husband, James, of Fort Worth, Sharon Hatcher and husband, George, of Tolar;
brother-in-law Joe Strong; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Brown,
Jessie
June (Martinez) |
1937-2018
Published
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Jessie June Martinez Brown
Jessie
June Martinez Brown, 80, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial
service is 1 p.m., Monday, Feb. 12, at American Legion Post 569 in Fort Worth.
Jessie
was born June 4, 1937, in Bridgeport to Mike and Maria Rios Martinez.
She is
survived by her children, Steve Mercado and wife, Maggie, Johnny Reyes, Deborah
Reyes Yelvington and husband, Jerry, Daniella Gonzales and Leo Brown and wife,
Cary; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild;
sister Juanita Solinas; and brother Ralph Martinez.
Brown,
Lynn K. (Ferrier) | 1952-2018
Published
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Lynn K. Brown
Lynn K. Brown, 66, of Weatherford, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Decatur.
Lynn was born Oct. 9, 1952, in Astoria, Ore., to Russell and Lois (Kienle)
Ferrier. She married Ted Brown in 1973 in Big Horn, Wyo. Lynn was a retired tax
accountant, records manager and professional barrel racer and barrel horse
trainer.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a grandson.
She is survived by her son, J.D. Brown and wife, Shea, of Weatherford; two
grandchildren; and father Ken Noddings of Green Valley, Ariz.
Bryant,
Eldon Lee |
1927-2018
Published
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Eldon Lee Bryant
Eldon Lee Bryant, 91, of Bridgeport, died Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Fort Worth.
Funeral is 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.
Gary Sessions officiating. Burial will follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers include Troy Bradley, Greg Bradley, David Carrell, Paul Carrell,
Kevin Jones and Jeff Jones.
Eldon was born Jan. 15, 1927, in Portales, N.M. to James Thomas and Hessie (Wigington)
Bryant. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He was
a member of the Twin Oaks Assembly of God Church in Bridgeport.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Raymond Bryant, Dawson Bryant
and Joe Bryant; and sisters Ella Bryant and Zula Carrell.
He is survived by his siblings, James William Bryant and wife, Muriel, of Chino
Hills, Calif., Ruth Bradley of Bridgeport, Franklin Bedford Bryant and wife,
Mary Sue, of Bedford and Betty Jones and husband, Kenneth, of Cleburne.
Bryant,
Patsy Jean (Teague) | 1963-2018
Published
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Patsy Jean Bryant
Patsy Jean Bryant, 55, of Irving, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Newark.
Memorial service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd
with Jeremy Howard officiating.
Patsy was born Aug. 31, 1963, in Abilene to Jerald Doyle and Patricia Naomi
(Walker) Teague. She was a member of the Restoration Church in Euless. Patsy was
involved in prison and homeless ministries. She was an account manager.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Patsy is survived by her son, Jesse Bryant of Show Low, Ariz.; sisters Rhonda
Bedrick and husband, Thomas, of Newark, Debbie Dixon-Cox and husband, Mark, of
Coleman and Becky Howk and husband, Teddy, of North Pole, Alaska; brother Randy
Teague and wife, Sabra, of Coleman; and one grandchild.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lung Cancer Foundation of America at
lcfamerica.org.
Buckner,
Harlan L. |
1927-2018
Published
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Harlan L. Buckner
Harlan L. Buckner, 90, of Chico, died Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with
the Rev. Gary Demmitt officiating. Burial will follow at Cumby Cemetery.
Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Curtis Buckner, Jarrett Wilson, Wilford Buckner, Jeff Buckner,
Mark Buckner and Todd Buckner.
Honorary pallbearers are Wes Fletcher and Chaz Stewart.
Harlan was born Dec. 1, 1927, in Park Springs to Luther Lee and Beulah (Harriott)
Buckner. He married Helen Sheppard March 21, 1953, in Denton. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport.
Harlan served his country as a corporal in the United States Army. He was a
farmer and raised cattle and horses and attended rodeos. Harlan played the
guitar and was a member of the Buckner Band.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 63 years; sisters Reba Jo
Buckner and Margie Buckner-Brown; and brother Marshall Buckner.
He is survived by his daughter, Jan Fletcher and husband, Craig, of Lebanon,
Tenn.; son Randel Buckner and wife, Delinda, of Chico; five grandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; brothers Calvin Buckner, Kenneth Buckner and G.A. Buckner,
all of Chico; and sister Dorothy “Dottie” Vanarsdale of Florida.
Bull,
Michael
Lynn | 1951-2018
Published
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Michael Lynn Bull
Michael Lynn Bull, 67, of Alvord, died Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 8, at First Baptist Church Alvord with the
Rev. Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow in Alvord Cemetery.
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Decatur.
Pallbearers include the deacons of First Baptist.
Michael was born Jan. 28, 1951, in Amarillo to Robert and Virginia (Shannon)
Bull. He married Vickie Starkey Aug. 31, 1968, in Claude. Michael was a retired
car salesman. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Alvord.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and son Bobby Dale Bull.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years; sons Walter Bull and wife, Jessica, of
Sunset and Christopher Bull and wife, Joselyn, of Alvord; seven grandchildren;
one great-grandchild; and brothers Robert Bull and wife, Janice, of Bowie and
Joe Bull and wife, Cathy, of Amarillo.
Burcham,
Morris Cilvester |
1934-2018
Published
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Morris Cilvester Burcham
Morris Cilvester Burcham, 84, of Boyd, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Azle.
Funeral was Sept. 16 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Rev. Fred Raney
officiating.
Morris was born Jan. 20, 1934, in Rienzi, Miss., to Henry and Verona (Rinehart)
Burcham. He married Barbara Sue Harden Nov. 28, 1964, in Weatherford. Morris
served our country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War era. He
was a member of the Baptist Church and was a retired aircraft mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Brad Ballew; grandsons Gerald
Burcham and Jeff Reid; and brother Harold Burcham.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years; sons Ricky Burcham and wife, Amy, of
Killeen, Morris Burcham of Huntsville and Chris Burcham of Rienzi; daughters Gay
Ballew of Fort Worth and Debbie Reid and husband, Perry, of Rhome; 13
grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Burkett,
Lowell
Ollie | 1928-2018
Published
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Lowell Ollie Burkett
Lowell Ollie Burkett, 89, of Decatur, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service was March 30 at Flat Rock Cemetery in Decatur.
Lowell was born Nov. 9, 1928, in Silverton to George W. and Ollie Bell Cryer
Burkett. He married Mary July 15, 1949. He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force
for 12 years. Lowell was a postal carrier in Dallas, a carrier for the Wise
County Messenger and was a member of the Decatur Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and granddaughter Brandy Burkett.
Lowell is survived by his wife of 67 years; son Ronald Wayne Burkett and wife,
Glenda; daughter Linda Faye Balboa and husband, Richard; son James Richard
Burkett; sisters Frankie Armstrong and husband, Joe, and Georgia Floyd; seven
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Burkett,
Susan (Pitts) | 1953-2018
Published
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Susan Burkett
Susan Burkett, 65, of Boyd, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral was Nov. 27 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Rev. Michael Feese
officiating. Burial followed at Boyd Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Michael Niggemeyer, James “Beetle” Bailey, Greg Weatherly,
Robert Adams, Dewey Portlock, David Benividas and Willie Marks.
Susan was born April 23, 1953, in Decatur to Raymond Lee and Charlene (Ferguson)
Pitts. She married Bob Bruce Burkett March 27, 1975, in Boyd.
Susan was a member of Trinity Baptist and was a troop leader for the Boy Scouts
of America. She was a retired cafeteria worker.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years; and her father.
She is survived by her son, Shawn Burkett of Boyd; her mother; brother Charles
A. “Buddy” Pitts of Boyd; and sister-in-law Jan Burkett of Boyd.
Burrows,
Kristen LeAnne |
1981-2018
Published
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Kristen LeAnne Burrows
Kristen LeAnne Burrows, 36, of Chico, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in Montague
County.
Memorial service is 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at County Line Cowboy Church in
Sunset with Mike Wheat officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Kristen was born July 17, 1981, in Bowie to Gary and Donna (Moss) Burrows. She
was a lifetime resident of Chico and a 2000 graduate of Chico High School. While
a student at Chico, Kristen played volleyball, basketball and ran track. She was
a private duty certified nurse’s aide.
She is survived by her son, Colton South; her parents; brother Justin Burrows
and wife, Amy, of Springtown.
Byrd,
William
James | 1989-2018
Published
Saturday, February 17, 2018
William James Byrd
William James Byrd, 28, of Decatur, died Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur with
burial at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19, at the funeral home.
James was born March 8, 1989, in Decatur to William Lloyd and Mary Elizabeth
(Harlow) Byrd. He was a 2008 graduate of Decatur High School. James was a food
sales associate at Walmart in Decatur.
James is survived by his parents; brothers Cody Byrd and wife, Laura, of Euless
and Bobby Byrd and wife, Charlsi, of Decatur; sister Dakota Byrd of Decatur;
grandmother Eva Gentry of Decatur; and nephew Blake Byrd of Decatur.
Byrd,
William
Lloyd ‘Shorty’ | 1959-2018
Published
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
William Lloyd Byrd
William Lloyd “Shorty” Byrd, 58, of Decatur, died Sunday, March 25, 2018, in
Decatur.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at Jones Family Funeral Home in
Decatur.
Shorty was born Sept. 9, 1959, in Hobbs, N.M., to William Carroll Byrd and Eva
Jo Howell. He married Betsy Harlow May 27, 1988, in Decatur. Shorty was a
lifelong cowboy and carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his father; and son William James Byrd.
He is survived by his wife; sons Cody Byrd and wife, Laura, of Euless and Bobby
Byrd and wife, Charlsi, of Decatur; daughter Dakota Byrd of Decatur; his mother;
one grandchild; brothers Charles Byrd of Decatur and Robie Byrd of Springdale,
Ark.; sisters Carol Flynn of Arp, Sherri Nichols of Rockwall and Stormy Cobley
of Durant, Okla.
Caldwell,
Marcy (Herber) Pearce |
1928-2018
Published
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Marcy Pearce Caldwell, 90, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Fort
Worth.
Funeral was Nov. 2 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with the Rev.
Christopher Whisnand officiating.
Pallbearers were Doug Morrow, Denny Argandona, Wayne Whisnand, Greg Orr, Jeremy
Hunter, Blake King, Zak Whisnand and B.J. Fowler.
Honorary pallbearers were James Hunter and Harley Hobbs.
Marcy was born Oct. 28, 1928, in Graham, Okla., to Dave and Jewel Ruby (Seale)
Herber and Vernon Bailey. She married Charles Caldwell Oct. 29, 2005, at the
Living Word Assembly of God Church in Alvord.
Marcy attended nursing school when she was 18. She didn’t retire until she was
83.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Miles Pearce; daughters
Marilyn Ann Pearce and Marilyn Kay Whisnand; and grandsons Tim Fowler and Tony
Pearce.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Caldwell of Chico; daughters Miki
Campbell and husband, Wesley, of Bridgeport, Maggie Fowler and husband, Neal, of
Arlington and Johanna Pearce of Decatur; son Michael Pearce of Chico; nine
grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include brother Vernon Bailey and wife, Diane, of Houston;
sisters Cheryl Foster and husband, Gary, of Round Rock and LaVeta Piper of
Arlington; and son-in-law Ronnie Whisnand of Electra.
Calvert,
Jim | 1932-2018
Published
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Jim Calvert
Jim Calvert, 85, of Decatur, died Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at McCoy Funeral Home, 401 E. 3rd
Street, in Sweetwater.
Jim was born Oct. 28, 1932, in Bailey County to John and Ada (Carson) Calvert.
He married Betty Newton Sept. 12, 1952, in Alpine. Jim was a retired
rancher-cowboy and self-employed business man. He served in the United States
Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and son Joe Calvert.
He is survived by his daughter Laurie Sellers and husband, Mark, of Lometa; five
grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and sister LaNelle Drake.
Campbell,
Coy | 1937-2018
Published
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Coy Campbell
Coy Campbell, 80, of Jacksboro, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service will be held at a later date in Center.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Coy was born Nov. 9, 1937, in Center to Frank and Lizzie Mae (Huckabee)
Campbell. He married Irene Campbell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and daughter Rhonda Campbell.
He is survived by his son, Franco Campbell of Jacksboro; one grandson; two
great-grandchildren; and brothers Kenneth Campbell, Jerry Campbell, Glen
Campbell and Johnny Campbell.
Campbell,
Joe Michael |
1945-2018
Published
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Joe Michael Campbell
Joe Michael Campbell, 73, of Brownwood, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Plainview.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Heartland Funeral Home in
Early.
Joe Michael was born June 15, 1945, in Crosbyton to John Wesley and Willie Dee
Dyse Campbell. He graduated valedictorian of his high school class. He married
Sandra Dee Osborn Aug. 8, 1977, in Crosby County. Together they worked many
years in the irrigation supply business on the South Plains and moved to Lake
Brownwood in 2006. Joe retired from Home Depot in Brownwood and was a member of
the First Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandson Nathan Don Baker; and
brother Billy Ray Campbell.
He is survived by his children, Paula Couch and husband, Weldon, Carol Lovelady
and husband, Craig Smith, Cheryl McClure, Christy Craig, Douglas Michael
Campbell and wife, Gwen, and Joe Buckley Campbell and wife, Anna; sister Barbara
Alexander; 15 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and four
great-great-grandchildren.
Campbell,
Shirley Jean (Temple) |
1944-2018
Published
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Shirley Jean Temple Campbell
Shirley Jean Temple Campbell, 73, of Bowie, died Sunday, May 20, 2018, in Bowie.
Graveside service was May 24, at Ash Creek Cemetery in Azle.
Alexander’s Midway Funeral Home in Springtown handled arrangements.
Shirley was born Sept. 5, 1944, in New Edinburg, Ark., to James Elmer and Corine
Trammell Temple.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Jimmie Campbell.
She is survived by her children, Jimmy Campbell and wife, Patty, Robert Campbell
and wife, Rita, Carla Barton, Mary Brooks and husband, Benny and Katie Campbell;
brothers James Temple and Max Temple and wife, Sheila; and numerous
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Caraway,
William Robert |
1939-2018
Published
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
William Robert Caraway
William Robert Caraway, 79, of Chico, died Friday, Oct. 5, in Chico.
Funeral was Oct. 8, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with the Rev.
Phillip Weitner officiating.
Robert was born Sept. 8, 1939, in Bridgeport to Jay Warren and Mary Etta
(Whatley) Caraway. He was a retired truck driver for Magnum Trucking.
Robert was preceded in death by his father and wife, Jay and Dean Caraway; and
mother and husband Mary and Don Otto.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Caraway, of Chico; sons Bobby Caraway of Rotan
and Jay Caraway of Chico; daughters Sandra Strone of Poolville, Melinda Post of
Tipton, Okla., Frances Monroe of Fort Worth and Donna Caraway of Chico; sisters
Billie Ann Long, Bertie Jean Lewis, Dorothy Nell Pittsley, Alice May Bear,
Rhonda Gess, Terrie Caraway, Peggy Wigger and Sandra Caraway; brother Jay Allen
Caraway; 24 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Carlisle,
Edwin ‘E.L. or Ed’ | 1928-2018
Published
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Edwin Carlisle
Edwin (E.L./Ed) Carlisle, 90, of Chico, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Chico.
Funeral was Nov. 29 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with Mark White
officiating. Burial followed at Norwood-Crafton Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Noel Ruddick, Terry Hand, Harold Ray Walker, Junior Walker,
Chris Harrison and Jeremy Carlisle.
Ed was born July 13, 1928, in Crafton to Edwin Forrest and Bessie (Stout)
Carlisle. He married Carol Ann Christopher Nov. 12, 2005, in Reserve, N.M. Ed
was a member of the Chico Church of Christ. He was a preacher and farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Julianna Carlisle; and
granddaughter Angel Carlisle.
Ed is survived by his wife, Carol Carlisle of Chico; daughters Edna Ann
Carlisle-Barnes and husband, Stanley J., of Port Aransas, Ann Conyers and
husband, Dewey, of Silver City, N.M., and Brenda Humphries of Chico; sons Edward
Carlisle and wife, P.J., of Dallas, Robert Norman, Jerry Humphries and wife,
Rita, of Chico, Steve Humphries and wife, Tracy, of Baker City, Ore., and Ike
Humphries and wife, Tiffany, of Springfield, Mo.; 18 grandchildren; 21
great-grandchildren; sisters Reba Epps and husband, Toby, of Chico and Rena
Price of Mount Vernon.
Carlton,
Betty Evelyn (Elliott) |
1935-2018
Published
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Betty Evelyn Elliott Carlton
Betty Evelyn Elliott Carlton, 82, of Bridgeport died Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Funeral was April 8 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with David Lowrie
officiating. Burial followed at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Mason Bridwell, Austin Cook, Kyle Swift, Roy Stewart, David
Carlton, Terry Carlton and Cody Carlton.
Betty was born May 26, 1935, in Bridgeport to Clifford and Bertha Hall Elliott.
She married Tom Carlton April 19, 1952, in Bridgeport.
She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bridgeport.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents; brother Johnny Grill; son Tommy
Carlton; and great-grandson Carver Swift.
She is survived by her husband; daughters Barbara and Lynda; daughter-in-law
Sharon; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
Carpenter,
Mary
Katherine (Dry) |
1934-2018
Published
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Mary Katherine Carpenter, 83, of Decatur, died Saturday, March 3, 2018, in
Denton.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at DeBerry Funeral Directors
chapel in Denton.
Mary was born April 27, 1934, in Waskom to Benjamin and Katherine (Farmer) Dry.
She graduated from Waskom High School and the University of North Texas with a
teaching degree. She later worked for the city of Decatur where she was a
librarian at the city library. She married J.N. Carpenter in 1955.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and sister Barbara
Smith.
She is survived by her children, John Carpenter, Charles Carpenter and Ann
Carpenter; and two grandchildren.
Carson,
J.E. |
1928-2018
Published
Saturday, October 6, 2018
J.E. Carson
J.E. Carson, 89, of Decatur died Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service was Oct. 4 at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur with
the Rev. Brian Bosworth officiating. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Pallbearers were Roy Eaton, Charles Burton, Derrick Boyd, Juan Flores, Ronnie
Gage, David Mosley, Jimmy Brummell and Mark Cocanougher.
Honorary pallbearers were Bill Wiley, Alford Talley, Charles Long, Bennie
Rutherford, Darrell Ley, Tom Ferguson, Bobby Wilson, Will Klose and Jeremy
House, including past and present Decatur Independent School District
superintendents Kenneth McKay, Rod Townsend and Dr. Judi Whitis.
J.E. was born Oct. 4, 1928, in Santa Rita to Joseph Benson and Mary Emma Dodge
Carson. He married Betty Burnett July 9, 1954, in Decatur. J.E. retired from
Decatur Independent School District as a school administrator. He attended
Greenwood School in Greenwood and graduated from Slidell High School in Slidell.
J.E. graduated from North Texas State University (NTSU) with a Bachelor of
Science degree, where he played basketball his freshman year. He served two
years in the United States Army. Following his honorable discharge, he taught at
Paradise ISD, where he later coached varsity boys’ and girls’ basketball.
After J.E. and Betty married, they moved to Kaufman, where he was the high
school principal and boys’ basketball coach at Scurry-Rosser. The following
year, the Carsons moved to Decatur, where J.E. taught junior and senior high
math and coached the boys’ junior varsity basketball team. He also started the
Decatur High School baseball program. In addition to teaching, J.E. became a
Division II basketball official, officiating more than 1,100 games over a
25-year period.
J.E. received his Master of Education degree in the 1960s from NTSU. He
continued teaching middle school math until he became the Decatur Middle School
principal in 1971, a position he held until his retirement in 1990. His slogan
from DMS, often repeated at Decatur ISD school board meetings was, “Teaching
and learning are still going on at Decatur Middle School.”
As a member of the First United Methodist Church in Decatur, J.E. was a loyal
member of the men’s class and served on the finance committee and building
committee. For 12 years, he served on the Decatur Planning and Zoning
Commission. At the time of his death, he was a member of the Decatur Housing
Board and the Decatur Water Board.
Golf was a huge part of J.E.’s life. He was a charter member of the Decatur
Country Club (DCC) and a member of the Senior Oil Belt Golf Association. The DCC
senior golfers, of which he was a “member,” were nicknamed the “Rat
Patrol.” Beginning in 1998, J.E. shot his age or better more than 1,500 times.
In 2001, the DISD School Board recognized the Carsons by naming Carson
Elementary School in their honor. Together, J.E. and Betty have a combined total
of 78 years of service to the Decatur Independent School District.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
J.E. is survived by his wife, Betty Carson of Decatur; daughter Carol Ann Carson
of Decatur; sister-n-law Wanda Kite and husband, Alton Kite, of Gainesville; his
chosen family, Nancy Brummell Boyd; Derrick Boyd and wife, Cheri Boyd, and
children, Emily, Ainsley and Finley; Will Klose and wife, Crystal Boyd Klose and
children, Kyndal and Trey, all of Decatur; Katherine Hildenbrand and children,
Linnea and Margot of Denton; and many friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Decatur Education Foundation, Decatur
Public Library or Wise Area Relief Mission (WARM).
Case,
Royce
(Foster) | 1934-2018
Published
Wednesday, February 14, 2018
Royce Case
Royce Case, 83, died Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service is 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, at Petersburg Cemetery in
Petersburg.
Visitation is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Jones Family Funeral Home in
Decatur.
Royce was born Feb. 17, 1934, in Fort Worth to Silas Roy and Hulda Foster. She
owned two restaurants in Petersburg. Royce retired from EDS.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son Nick Case; granddaughter Cheyenne
Case; and daughter-in-law Jean Case.
Royce is survived by her sons, Bennie Case and wife, Darlene, of Decatur and
Doug Case of Quinlan; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Casteel,
Calvin
‘Soopa Dave’ | 1958-2018
Published
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Calvin Casteel
Calvin “Soopa Dave” Casteel, 59, of Newark, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in
Decatur.
Graveside service is noon Monday, Jan. 22, at Aurora Cemetery.
Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Alexander’s Midway
Funeral Home in Springtown.
He was born Dec. 2, 1958, in Dallas to Pleasant and Mary Jo Shaddox Casteel.
Dave grew up in Newark and attended Northwest ISD. He worked for Trackmaster
Fabricators for over 40 years with his closest friend, George W. Fields.
Together they built race cars and raced at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, where
he holds the world record for World’s Fastest Coupe at 305.607 mph.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his mother; sons Kristopher B. Casteel and Dusty R. Casteel;
sisters JoAnn, Frances, Wanda, Janie, Kathy, B.J and Ruthie; brother Max;
grandson Tuff; and closest friend George W. Fields.
Casteel,
Mary
Jo (Shaddox) | 1929-2018
Published
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Mary Jo Casteel
Mary Jo Casteel, 88, of Decatur, died Friday, March 23, 2018, in Newark.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Monday, March 26, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with
Lewis Coomer officiating. Burial will follow at Aurora Cemetery. Visitation is 4
to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Mary was born Nov. 10, 1929, in Dallas to John and Nannie (White) Shaddox. She
married Pleasant Casteel Jr. Jan. 13, 1945, in Rockwall. She was a member of the
U-Turn World Ministries.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son David Casteel;
grandson Michael Ray Casteel; and two infant granddaughters.
Mary is survived by her daughters, Joann Greer of Louisville, Miss., and Francis
Salyer of Newark; son Max Casteel of Watauga; daughters Janie Reed of Pauls
Valley, Okla., Wanda Kuhlman of Fort Collins, Colo., Kathy Beaty of Watauga,
Bettie Adair of Newark and Ruthy Smith of Newark; 13 grandchildren; and 17
great-grandchildren.
Cate,
Alta
‘Corky’ (Williams) |
1928-2018
Published
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Alta Cate
Alta “Corky” Cate, 89, of Justin died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Justin.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at the First Baptist Church in Justin with
burial to follow at Justin Cemetery.
DeBerry Funeral Directors in Denton is handling arrangements.
Corky was born Sept. 26, 1928, in Ponder to Albert and Ova (Tettleton) Williams.
She graduated from Justin High School and married Floyd “Monk” Cate Nov. 5,
1955, in Abilene. She retired from Justin State Bank after 58 years, and she was
a member of the First Baptist Church of Justin.
Corky was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Cate; her parents; sisters
Ethel Ford, Tommie Pope and Jesse Jones; and brothers Skeet Williams and Jack
Williams.
She is survived by her daughter, LuAnn Curtis and husband, Ron, of Justin; son
Brent Cate and wife, Lisa, of Justin; sister Edna “Toots” Wallace of Justin;
grandchildren Melisa Lauderdale, Bryan Cate, Nate Curtis and Grant Curtis; and
seven great-grandchildren.
Cato,
Nora
Jean (Payne) | 1962-2018
Published
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Nora Jean Cato
Nora Jean Cato, 55, of Boyd, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, in Dallas.
Funeral was Feb. 23 at The Church of God in Boyd with the Rev. Steven Bernard
officiating. Burial followed at Hog Branch Cemetery.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport handled arrangements.
Pallbearers were Timothy Hunt, Lee Junkins, Aaren Hamel, Emmaus Bernard, Troy
Mills, Jacob Patton, Woody Posey and Andrew Parker.
Honorary pallbearers were Dwayne Campbell, Bill Runyun and Tim Burnham.
Nora Jean was born Dec. 31, 1962, in Fort Worth to Kenneth and Barbara (Gregory)
Payne. She married Thomas Cato Jan. 26, 1991, in Fort Worth.
She was preceded in death by her mother.
She is survived by her husband of 27 years; sister Connie Birdsong of Chandler,
Okla.; sister Mary Jane Campbell and husband, Dewayne, of Hurst; and her father
and his wife, Joann, of Duncan, Okla.
Cato,
Tammy Lee (Daugherty) |
1958-2018
Published
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Tammy Lee Cato
Tammy Lee Cato, 59, of Rhome died Wednesday, April 11, 2018, in Rhome.
Funeral is 1 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the
Rev. Steven Bernard officiating. Burial will follow at Azleland Cemetery.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are James Cato, Earnest Maynard, Carey Moncrief, Jimmy Harris and
Thomas Cato.
Tammy was born May 22, 1958, in West Virginia to Betty Daugherty. She married
James Cato July 7, 2001, in Newark. Tammy was a retired certified nursing
assistant and member of Shepherd’s Chapel.
She was preceded in death by her father; son David Lee Humphries Jr.; brother
Calvin Roberts; and husband David Lee Humphries.
Tammy is survived by her husband, James Cato of Rhome; daughters Kristi Zapata
of Mexico, Stacy Lee Cantrell and husband, Curt, of North Carolina and Misty
Dawn Campbell of Oklahoma; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
She’s also survived by her mom, Betty Daugherty, and brother Earnest Maynard
and wife, Lisa, all of Granbury.
Cauthen,
Weldon
| 1933-2018
Published
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Weldon Cauthen
Weldon Cauthen, 84, of Decatur, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service was Tuesday, March 13, at Bethel Cemetery in Decatur with Van
Gardner officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Weldon was born May 7, 1933, in Platter, Okla., to Linn and Lillian (Cordell)
Cauthen. He married Mildred Loyd May 3, 1957, in Boyd. He was a retired heavy
equipment operator and a Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. He was a
Baptist and worshipful master of the Greenwood Masonic Lodge.
Weldon was preceded in death by his parents; brother Wilburn Cauthen; and
sisters Marquita Wells and Ceola Rickman.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years; sons Weldon Cauthen Jr. and, wife, Tammi
of Benbrook and Wendell Cauthen of Decatur; and two grandchildren.
Chaney,
Betty Jean (Hudson) |
1928-2018
Published
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Betty Jean Hudson Chaney
Betty Jean Hudson Chaney, 90, died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, in Hereford.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, at Bridgeport East Cemetery.
Visitation is 1 to 8 p,m, Wednesday at Mendez and Mullins Family Funeral Home of
Hereford.
Betty was born Aug. 20, 1928, in Decatur to Ruth Bowen and Samuel Russell
Hudson. A lifelong resident of Wise County, Betty grew up in Bridgeport and
lived in Decatur most of her adult life. She served in Wise County Clerk’s
office and retired from the Texas Department of Transportation.
Betty married Billy Ralph Chaney Nov. 26, 1971, and they lived in Decatur until
his death in 2010. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Decatur.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother Stanley Hudson; and
sister Sylvia Jeter.
She is survived by her son, Brent Goodger and wife, Miki, of Martindale;
daughter Camille Beville of Hereford; five grandchildren; nine
great-grandchildren.
Chapman,
Orval
Leon ‘Popcorn’ | 1957-2018
Published
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
Orval
Leon “Popcorn” Chapman, 60, of Canyon Lake, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in
Denton.
Memorial
service is1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Candlewood Suites in Decatur.
He was
born Feb. 28, 1957, in Carnegie, Okla., to Billy Leon Chapman and Roberta Ann
Montgomery. He worked as a police officer all over Wise County: Boyd, Rhome and
the Wise County Sheriff’s Office. He was loved by family and friends.
He was
preceded in death by his parents; and brothers Monty Ray Chapman and Harold Dean
Chapman.
He is
survived by his son, William Andrew Chapman of Boyd; daughters Candi Chapman and
Brandi Chapman; sister Nancy Fennell of Canyon Lake; grandchildren Kelli Nicole
Scott of Boyd, Robert Huffman of Arlington, Katherine Cameron of Arlington and
Jake Cameron of Arlington; and many nieces, nephews and other family members.
Childers,
Dale Ray |
1955-2018
Published
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Dale Ray Childers, 62, of Decatur, died Monday, June 11, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Oaklawn Cemetery with Marvin
Saunders officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Dale was born Dec. 5, 1955, in Decatur to Tommy and Dorthy (Gotcher) Childers.
He was a farmer. Dale was a member of the Baptist Church.
He is survived by his mother; brother Mike Childers and wife, Chari, of Decatur;
nieces Kristol Gardner and husband, Matt, of Electra and Kendall Childers of
Decatur; aunts Cynthia Weaver of Decatur and Joyce McDaniel of Decatur; and his
longtime best friend, D’Ann Little of Decatur.
Donations may be made to Oaklawn Cemetery and Sweetwater Cemetery.
Christerson,
Kenneth Don ‘Red’ | 1939-2018
Published
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Kenneth Don Christerson
Kenneth “Red” Don Christerson, 79, of Paradise, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018,
in Paradise.
Memorial service is 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport with the Rev. James Ritchey officiating.
Red was born Sept. 16, 1939, in Clayton, N.M., to William and Opal (Lovejoy)
Christerson. He married Linda Sampley Oct. 6, 1985, in Wise County. Red was a
member of the Assembly of God Church in Bridgeport. He served in the U.S. Navy
where he was a cameraman stationed at the White Sands Proving Grounds. He was a
truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Charlene Box; and children Skip
and Louise Christerson.
He is survived by his wife; daughter Tracie Ritchey and husband, James, of
Midlothian; sons Ed Cowley of Chico, Ty Wayne Gowin and wife, Shelley, of
Paradise, J.T. Gowin of Paradise and Damon Kennan and wife, Tammy, of Paradise;
eight grandchildren; sisters Betty Tackle of Bridgeport and Dorothy Monk and
Tammy Jones, both of Arlington; brothers Jerry Christerson of Houston and Johnny
Johnston of Paradise.
Cichoracki,
Ashley Nicole (Merckling) Greenfield |
1983-2018
Published
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Ashley Nicole Greenfield Cichoracki
Ashley Nicole Greenfield Cichoracki, 34, of Alvord, died Saturday, Oct. 27,
2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Ashley was born Dec. 23, 1983, in Bridgeport to Bobby and Mary (Edwards)
Merckling. She graduated from Alvord High School in 2003. Ashley married Matthew
Cichoracki Oct. 20, 2012, in Alvord.
She is survived by her husband; children Hanah and Hailie Bridges and Hayden
Cichoracki; her mother, Mary Greenfield of Alvord; her father, Steve Greenfield
of Decatur; sister Jamie Romines and husband, Cody, of Alvord; brothers Justyn
and Dustyn Merckling of Missouri; and grandmother, Mary Edwards.
Clark,
Jimmie Dale ‘J.D.’ |
1941-2018
Published
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Jimmie Dale Clark
Jimmie Dale “JD” Clark, 76, of Rhome, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, in
Rhome.
Celebration of Life is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 1, at Lonesome Spur in
Justin.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Jimmie was born Oct. 12, 1941, on Van Buren County, Iowa to Clyde and Laura
(Cass) Clark. He married Karen Freund March 23, 1973, in Miami, Okla. Jimmie
served his country in the United States Navy. He retired as an aircraft mechanic
with the Navy and also retired from Bell Helicopter with over 20 years of
service.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bill and Richard Clark; and
sister Lucille Renteria.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years; daughter Angela Doles of Chico; one
grandchild; and sister Cleda Biggs of Fairfield, Iowa.
Donations may be made to Double D Animal Rescue 109 Goodnight Trail, Rhome,
Texas 76078.
Clarke,
Linda
(Selph) | 1955-2018
Published
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Linda Clarke
Linda Clarke, 62, of Bridgeport, died Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at First Baptist Church of Bridgeport
with Dr. Craig Erb officiating. Burial will follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Pallbearers include Tim Huya, Tommy Newton, Jim Bost, Randall Aaron, Dustin
Smalling and James White.
Linda was born Sept. 4, 1955, in Peoria, Ill. She married Pat Clarke Aug. 9,
1974, in South Texas Childrens Home. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Bridgeport and the senior adults’ Sunday school class.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy and Frances Selph; daughter Lisa
Clarke; and brothers Jonathan Selph and Stephen Selph.
She is survived by her husband of 43 years; son Michael Clarke of Bridgeport;
daughter Kelly Clarke-McAnear of Bridgeport; and five grandchildren.
Cleveland,
Jeffery
Bryon | 1952-2018
Published
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Jeffery Bryon Cleveland
Jeffery Bryon Cleveland, 65, of Paradise, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, in Bowie.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, at Cottondale Church of Christ
with burial to follow at Cottondale Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at
Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.
He was born July 19, 1952, in Bridgeport to Grover O. and Edith Meadows
Cleveland. He retired from Poco Graphite in Decatur after 22 years. He worked at
Braum’s in Decatur for nine years.
He was preceded in death by his father; and grandparents Omar and Zula Cleveland
and Tom and Orvella Meadows.
Jeff is survived by his mother; daughter Amber Travis and husband, Terry;
grandchildren Roger Witty Jr., Kevin Witty and Jazmine Cadena of Arlington; and
sister Deborah Garrett of Marble Falls.
Coburn,
Zelda M. (Mathis) |
1934-2018
Published
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Zelda M. Colburn
Zelda M. Colburn, 84, of Bridgeport died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service is 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the First United Methodist
Church in Bridgeport with Rick Davis officiating.
Zelda was born Sept. 16, 1934, in Winters to Bill and Gena Mathis.
She was the administrative assistant for the Bridgeport school district for 35
years before retiring. Zelda quilted, crocheted and danced. She was also an avid
reader.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law L.O. and her sister,
Betty Jo Hargrove.
Zelda is survived by her daughter, Patti Ackley of Grand Junction, Colo.; sons
Calvin Scott Colburn and wife, Karen, of Paradise and James Gregory Colburn and
wife, Cherie, of The Woodlands; seven grandchildren; and six
great-grandchildren.
Cocanougher,
Bonnie Glenn ‘B.G.’ | 1932-2018
Published
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Bonnie Glenn (B.G.) Cocanougher
Bonnie Glenn (B.G.) Cocanougher, 86, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at home in
Dallas after a long illness.
Memorial service was Oct. 30, at The First United Methodist Church in Decatur
with the Rev. Brian Bosworth officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Bonnie was born Jan. 21, 1932, in Decatur to Glenn Howell and Gertrude
Cocanougher. He married Regina Cook on Groundhog Day in 1957 in Abilene. Bonnie
Cocanougher was active in the family ranching and dairy business and the oil and
gas industry. He owned and operated a Ford dealership for many years along with
Woodcreek Apartments in Denison. Bonnie served as president of the local Rotary
Club chapter and was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church of
Decatur, where he also taught Methodist Men’s Sunday school. B.G. Cocanougher
was a 1949 graduate of Decatur High School and a 1956 graduate of Texas A&M.
He received a Bachelor of Science in agricultural administration. While at
A&M, Bonnie was elected president of the Agricultural Economics Club and
served as an adviser to the dean.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Christina Kay Cocanougher;
and brother Allen Howell Cocanougher.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years; sons Preston Cocanougher and wife,
Barbara, of Decatur and Mark Cocanougher of Dallas; daughter Catherine
Cocanougher of Dallas; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters
Dorothy Reid of Decatur and Sue Murray of Henrietta.
Memorial donations may be made to Wise Area Relief Mission and First United
Methodist Church of Decatur.
Coffey,
Beverly
Ann (Suter) | 1957-2018
Published
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Beverly Ann Coffey
Beverly
Ann Coffey, 60, of Decatur, died Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral
service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Central Baptist Church in Chico
with burial to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Family
visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Jones Family Funeral Home in
Decatur is handling arrangements.
Beverly
was born Feb. 17, 1957, in Denton to Charley and Imogene Suter. She married
Jimmy Coffey Jan. 4, 1979, in Decatur. Beverly was a member of the Central
Baptist Church in Chico. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all.
Beverly was preceded in death by her father; and sister Connie Jones.
She is
survived by her husband of 39 years; sons Jimmy Lee Coffey Jr. and wife, Anita,
of Fort Worth, Bobby Lee Hill of Bridgeport and Jason Matthew Coffey of Aubrey;
her mother; sisters Glenda Perkins of Decatur and Judy Strange of Decatur.
Coffman,
Jacky Ray ‘Jack’ | 1934-2018
Published
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Jacky Ray Coffman
Jacky Ray “Jack” Coffman, 84, of Paradise, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in
Paradise.
Graveside service was Sept. 7 at Paradise Cemetery with Jamie Mathis
officiating.
Pallbearers were Jim Coffman, Mo Coffman, Mike Garrison, Derrick Elliot, Tim
Longenbaugh and Russell Park.
Honorary pallbearers were Larry Coffman and Joe Coffman.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport handled arrangements.
Jack was born Aug. 14, 1934, in English to Samuel Sagville Coffman and Lela
(Hunt) Coffman. He married Wanda Janell Gibbs Oct. 23, 1954, in DeKalb. He was a
retired truck driver and car salesman.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years; daughter Jackie Nell (Coffman) Blake and
husband, George, of Paradise; sons Jacky Ray Coffman Jr. and wife, Geni, of
Paradise and Jim Gibbs Coffman and wife, Shaneece, of Decatur; 11 grandchildren;
and 16 great-grandchildren.
Coker,
Jesse
| 1923-2018
Published
Saturday, January 6, 2018
Jesse Coker
Jesse Coker, 94, of Rhome, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with Dr.
Joe Tims officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Argyle.
Pallbearers are John McPherson, Jim Rose, Steve Otremba, Travis Rose, Austin
Ledford and Patrick Coker.
Honorary pallbearers are Logan Otremba and Michael Coker.
Jesse was born Oct. 21, 1923, in Collin County to Jesse and Josephine (Knight)
Coker. He married Dorothy Nell Calvert March 12, 1946, in Rhome. Jesse retired
from General Dynamics where he worked for 20 years. He was a member of the First
Baptist Church in Newark and served his country in the United States Army during
World War II.
Jesse was preceded in death by his parents; son Kenneth Coker; and four sisters.
He’s survived by his wife of 72 years, Dorothy Coker of Rhome; daughter Nancy
McPherson and husband, Paul, of Rhome; son Ronny Coker and wife, Marlyn, of
Hughes Springs; grandchildren Cheryl Rose and husband, Jim, John McPherson and
wife, Tracy, Jennifer Otremba and husband, Steve, Michael Coker, Michelle
Goodson and Kendra Sims; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;
brother Sammie Coker; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Cole,
Paul ‘Bubba’ | 1947-2018
Published
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Paul Cole
Paul “Bubba” Cole, 70, of Bridgeport, died Thursday, May 17, 2018, in
Decatur.
Memorial service was May 19 at Cates Street Baptist Church in Bridgeport with
the Rev. Jason Hilliard officiating.
Bubba was born Aug. 19, 1947, in Mineola to Paul Norman and Atrell Lula (Harvey)
Cole. He married Jeanell Lewis Sept. 16, 1983, in Poolville. He was a retired
welder.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bubba is survived by his wife; daughter Leigh Ann Cole of Virginia; son
Christian “Kit” Cole of Texas; four grandchildren; brothers William Cole and
wife, Cathy, and David Cole and wife, Diann, all of Bridgeport; and sister Cindy
Crunk and husband, Randy, of Bridgeport.
Colon,
Yolanda
S. (Reyes) | 1946-2018
Published
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Yolanda S. Colon
Yolanda S. Colon, 71, of Decatur, died Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in Decatur.
Visitation is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 31, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Decatur.
Yolanda was born Nov. 16, 1946, in Puerto Rico to Eduardo and Maria (Rivera)
Reyes. She married Melvin Colon-Soto June 7, 1968, in Puerto Rico. Yolanda
retired from the Department of Defense as an analyst.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years; daughter Jessica Marie Bornhauser
and husband, Jason, of California; son Melvin Colon Santiago and wife, Ronnie,
of Boston; and six grandchildren.
Combs,
Gwendolyn Faye (Lisby) | 1935-2018
Published
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Gwendolyn Faye Lisby Combs
Gwendolyn Faye Lisby Combs, 83, of Decatur, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, in
Decatur.
Graveside service is 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Aurora Cemetery with the
Rev. Jerry Lindsey officiating.
Visitation is 9:30 to 11 a.m., just prior to the service, at Hawkins Funeral
Home in Decatur.
Gwendolyn was born March 26, 1935, in Decatur to Otho and Thelma (McDaniel)
Lisby. She retired as a caregiver.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Lisby; and sisters Joan Jackson
and Rumell Pitts.
She is survived by her daughters Nan Stanford and husband, Steve, of Saginaw and
Jan Winters and husband, James, of Wiggins, Colo.; sons Van Estel and wife,
Vicki, and Dan Estel and wife, Susan, all of Boyd, and Zan Combs of Alvord; 15
grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include sisters Martha Choate of San Angelo, Beverly Lindsey and
husband, Jerry, of Weatherford, Venita Egler of Weatherford and Sue Dodgen and
husband, Don, of Colorado; and brothers Ben Lisby and wife, Scharee, of Graford,
Gerry Lisby of Springtown and Jerry Lisby of Decatur.
Conway,
Herman William |
1947-2018
Published
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Herman William Conway
Herman William Conway, 70, died Monday, June 11, 2018, in Forestburg.
Funeral was June 15 at the First Baptist Church of Forestburg with Pastor Tim
Neely officiating. Burial followed at Perryman Cemetery in Forestburg.
White Family Funeral Home in Bowie handled arrangements.
Herman was born Sept. 29, 1947, in Jacksboro to William and Marjorie (Lyles)
Conway. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1971.
He had a lifelong career in law enforcement. He was a police officer for the
Nocona Police Department, then he was a patrolman and later chief of police for
the Decatur Police Department, and then chief of police for Saint Jo Police
Department. He worked 13 years for Webber Aircraft, and during this time, he was
a deputy constable for Jack County. Herman returned to Montague County and
served as constable for 16 years and a county commissioner for four years until
his retirement in December 2016.
He was preceded in death by his great-granddaughter, Grace Maxwell; parents W.F.
and Marjorie Conway; and sisters Elizabeth Conway and Frankie Castle.
Herman is survived by his wife, Marsha Conway of Forestburg; children Tonya
Calhoun and husband, Calvin, of Forestburg, Sarah Knabe and husband, Rusty, of
Fort Worth, and Willy Conway of Forestburg; six grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren and sisters Carolyn Fenoglio of Nocona, Sharron James of
Nocona and Rachel Ingram of Bowie.
Cooper,
Danny |
1947-2018
Published
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Danny Cooper
Danny Cooper, 71, of Boyd, died Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, in Carrollton.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the
Rev. J.H. Roper officiating.
Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Danny was born June 12, 1947, in Mattoon, Ill., to Nelson and Emily (Barr)
Cooper. Danny retired as a paint and body technician. He proudly served his
country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughters Emily and Katlyn; Linda
Hatley; sister Linda Zimmerman; and brothers Jerry, Gary, Paul and Pete Cooper.
He is survived by his daughter, Alinda Cole and husband, Allen, of Allen;
stepdaughter Staci Sanders and husband, Ray, of Boyd; four grandchildren; and
seven great-grandchildren.
Cowley,
Deborah Ann ‘Debbie’ (Holley) |
1952-2018
Published
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Deborah Ann Cowley
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Cowley, 66, of Chico, died Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018, in
Bowie.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26 at the First Baptist Church of Chico with the
Rev. Jackie Karch officiating. Burial will be at Chico Cemetery.
Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Pallbearers are Coit Harris, Lee Mitchum, Chester Fuller, Randy Hoffman, Dace
Grooms, Dewayne Burgess and Ryan Champ.
Debbie was born July 11, 1952, in Decatur to Wayne and Betty (Robeson) Holley.
She married Ed Cowley Dec. 22, 1995, in Chico. Debbie was a member of the First
Baptist Church of Chico.
She worked as a Certified Nurses Aide on the Alzheimer unit at Senior Care and
Trinity. Debbie also worked with the elderly at Stagecoach.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 22 years; daughter Stacy Ann Wilson and
husband, Bill, of Apple Valley, Calif.; son Travis Melton of Chico;
sister-in-law Tammy Sosa and husband, Darren, of Chico; three grandchildren;
daughter-in-law Ashley Smith and son Joseph Siebert;
Memorial donations may be made to the Wise County Historical Society.
Cox,
Donilla Faye (Cheves) |
1924-2018
Published
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Donilla Faye Cox
Donilla Faye Cox, 94, of Chico, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, in Bridgeport.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 in Chico Cemetery with Rev. Brad
Gilbert officiating.
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel
in Bridgeport.
Honorary pallbearers include Brian Hoyt, David Vilbig, Larry Hardin, Dave Marrs,
Steve Leaf, Brad Leaf, Robert Cox, Brian Cox and Jimmy Cox.
Donilla was born Sept. 29, 1924, in Vinyard to Roy B. and Iva Elizabeth (Nimmo)
Cheves. She married John Q. Cox May 5, 1956. Donilla was an accountant and
secretary for the City of Fort Worth. She was a member of the First Baptist
Church in Chico.
She was preceded in death by her husband; granddaughter Leslie Denison; grandson
Walter Dean Leaf; and brother Norris Cheves.
She is survived by her daughter, Connie E. Leaf and husband, Steve, of Elmer,
Okla.; son Kent Cox and wife, Marcie, of Chico; five grandchildren; and 15
great-grandchildren.
Memorial donation may be made to the Wise County Animal Shelter.
Cox,
Genevieve ‘Ginger’ (Graham) |
1935-2018
Published
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Genevieve Cox
Genevieve “Ginger” Cox, 83, of Arlington, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2018, in
Arlington.
Funeral was Aug. 6 at First Baptist Church in Alvord with the Rev. Larry Nelson
officiating. Burial followed in Alvord Cemetery.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Ginger was born July 18, 1935, in Alvord to Kathleen (Miller) and Earnest Vernon
Graham. Ginger spent almost 30 years as a real estate broker in Arlington. She
was a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her son, Brad Cox and wife, Kim, of Arlington; daughter
Kaylah Cox Johnson and husband, Jef, of Burleson; sisters Eva Jo Wiley and
husband, Bill, of Denver, Colo. and Robbie Graham Bemmett of Bowie; four
grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Cox,
Lydia ‘Marie’ (McDaniel) |
1939-2018
Published
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Lydia “Marie” Cox, 78, died Friday, April 27, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at Central Baptist Church in Bowie
with Gregg Shaw officiating.
White Family Funeral Home in Bowie is handling arrangements.
Marie was born Oct. 18, 1939, in Chico to Reaford and Edith (Lawson) McDaniel.
She graduated from Alvord High School in 1958. On July 19, 1958, Marie married
Cecil Cox in Bowie. She was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church in Bowie
and taught Sunday school for 44 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents; in-laws George and Lucille Cox;
siblings Wayne McDaniel, Larkin McDaniel and Joyce Mathews; and grandson Brenn
Taylor.
Marie is survived by her husband of 60 years; daughters Sandy Taylor and
husband, Mike, and Melinda Nored and former son-in law Dewayne Nored; two
grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Louise Throckmorton and husband,
James, Lois Hunter and Jo Ann Parker and husband, Dwayne; and brothers Winford
McDaniel and wife, Greta, Harold McDaniel and wife, Joyce and Corky McDaniel and
wife, Jo.
Memorial donations may be made to Central Baptist Church, 710 W. Wise, Bowie, TX
76230 or the Bowie Mission, 105 E. Greenwood, Bowie, TX 76230.
Crain,
Warren
C. | 1933-2018
Published
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Warren C. Crain
Warren C. Crain, 84, of Decatur, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at First Baptist Church with David Lowrie
officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel
in Decatur.
Pallbearers include Don McDonald, A.C. Griffin, Paul Addington, Todd Wilt, Daren
Sosa and John Rhodes.
Warren was born March 28, 1933, in Paris to Lawrence Elmer and Zelma Alemia
(Stoll) Crain. He married Leona Boham March 31, 1988, in Marietta, Okla. Warren
retired as a warehouse driver. He served his country in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years; daughters Kimberly Dawn McVicker and
husband, Van, of Owasso, Okla., Cindy Pockrus of Decatur, Kim Hulsey and
husband, David, of Decatur and Lisa Durham and husband, Tiger, of Justin; son
Warren Lee Crain of Weatherford, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; five
great-grandchildren; sister Gwen Cox of Lubbock; and numerous nieces, nephews
and friends.
Creacy,
Donald
| 1927-2018
Published
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Donald Creacy
Donald Creacy, 90, of Chico, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, in Decatur.
Services are 2 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Bible Baptist Church in Bridgeport
with Bro. Dale Webster officiating. Burial will follow in West Bridgeport
Cemetery.
Visitation is 30 minutes prior to the service at the church.
Don was born April 28, 1927, in Paris to Nile and Lizzie (Parker) Creacy. He
worked in electrical repair. Don married Ocie Katherine ‘Kay’ May in
Amarillo in 1949. He was an active member at Bible Baptist Church in Bridgeport.
He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; and brother Wayne Creasey.
Don is survived by son Daniel Loren Creacy and wife, Patty, of Longmont, Colo.;
daughter Donna Kay Creacy of Dallas; one grandchild; and brother James Creacy of
Los Angeles, Calif.
Crownover,
Yvonne A. (Curtner) |
1961-2018
Published
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Yvonne A. Curtner-Crownover
Yvonne A. Curtner-Crownover, 56, of Decatur, died Monday, July 9, 2018, in
Decatur.
Yvonne was born Nov. 7, 1961, in Fort Worth to James and Erika (Polak) Curtner.
She was a lifetime resident of Wise County.
Culpepper,
Leroy ‘Doodle’ | 1944-2018
Published
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Leroy Culpepper
Leroy “Doodle” Culpepper, 73, of Chico died Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at
home.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Monday, April 30, at Wise County Cowboy Church in Decatur
with Jeff Tackett officiating. Burial will follow at Cumby Cemetery in Chico.
Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Pallbearers are David Marshall, Les Haralson Sr., Calvin Davis, Jody Davis,
Mikey Barton and Johnny Paul Barton.
Doodle was born Sept. 28, 1944, in Fort Worth to Luther Culpepper and Delia
(Smith) Culpepper Gaither. He married Nancy (Hicks) Culpepper March 25, 1973, in
Oklahoma. He was a member of the Wise County Cowboy Church in Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Sue Marshall.
Doodle is survived by his wife; daughter Missy Dickinson and husband, Dan, of
Springtown; two granddaughters; one great-grandchild; sisters Evelyn Culpepper
of Gainesville and Margaret Ann Haralson and husband, Odis, of Azle; and other
family members.
Currie,
Jason,
Jr. | 1927-2018
Published
Saturday, January 27, 2018
Jason Currie Jr.
Jason Currie Jr., 90, of Decatur, died Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in Fort Worth.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, at Aurora Baptist Church with the Rev.
Jimmy Withers officiating. Burial will follow at Aurora Cemetery.
Visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
Jason was born Feb. 21, 1927, in Midland to Oliver Jason and Florence (Kilcrease)
Currie. He married Donna Knight Oct. 14, 2004, in Las Vegas. He was a member of
Aurora Baptist Church for 71 years. Jason served in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert Currie; and sisters Ann
Laura Rogers and Jean Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 13 years; children Michelle House of Odessa,
Denise Williamson of Granger, Bill Jenkins of Fort Worth and Jenny Read of
Decatur; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters Dolly Crites and
husband, Billy, Janice Moore, Bennie Johnson and Georgia Currie; and numerous
nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Currie,
Robert
Adwin | 1933-2018
Published
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Robert Adwin Currie
Robert Adwin Currie, 84, of Fort Worth, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, in Fort
Worth.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd.
Robert was born Feb. 14, 1933, in Midland to Oliver and Florence (Kilcrease)
Currie. He married Toyo Miyagi April 7, 1967, in Okinawa, Japan. Robert was a
member of the United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, Veterans Group – Fort
Worth and the Ham Radio Association – Radio Call: KK5FF. He wrote poetry and
served in the United States Air Force.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters AnnLaura Rogers and Jean
Smith.
Robert is survived by his wife of 50 years; daughter Suzanne Webb and husband,
Brian, of Oklahoma City; son Bob Currie and wife, Wendy, of Frisco;
grandchildren Brandon Webb, Brooke Webb, Bailey Webb, Blake Webb, Chance Currie
and Ashley Currie; brother Jason Currie and wife, Donna, of Decatur; sisters
Dolly Crites and husband, Billy, of Rhome, Janice Moore of Houston, Bonnie
Johnson of Grand Prairie and Georgia Currie of Houston; and numerous nieces,
nephews and friends.
Daniels,
Ericka
Jo ‘Jody’ | 1947-2018
Published
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Ericka Jo Daniels
Ericka Jo “Jody” Daniels, 70, of Rhome, died Thursday, March 1, 2018, in
Denton.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Jody was born Nov. 29, 1947, in Fort Worth to Rogers and Cresta (Reidy) Daniels.
She worked for Absolute Home Health as an occupational therapist.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her mother, Phyllis Daniels; sister
Paula Daniels; and brother Chuck Daniels.
She is survived by her sister, Lola Dethlefsen and husband, Collin, of Decatur;
brother Michael E. Daniels and wife, Brenda, of California; and sister Kim A.
Goodwin and husband, Prentis, of Arkansas.
Davidson,
Karin Maria (Bauer) |
1954-2018
Published
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Karin Maria Davidson
Karin Maria Davidson, 64, of Granbury, died Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in
Granbury.
Services will be held at a later date.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Karin was born Jan. 1, 1954, in Erlangen, Germany to Fritz and Marianna (Schlaline)
Bauer. She married Alton W. Davidson Jr. May 11, 1973, in Germany.
She was preceded in death by her father; stepfather Werner Novak; and her
husband.
She is survived by her daughter, Tanja Davidson and partner, Tammy Statum, of
Granbury; three grandchildren; sister Sissy Gbroskobf of Germany; brothers
Bennie and Kar Heine Bauer of Germany; mother Marianna Bauer-Novak of Germany;
and sister-in-law Reba Powers of Oklahoma.
Davis,
Frank
M., Sr. | 1930-2018
Published
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Frank M. Davis Sr., 87, of Boyd, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018.
Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Temple
Baptist Church in Flower Mound with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park
in Denton.
Frank was born Jan. 30, 1930, in Scott, Miss., to John and Anne (Douglas) Davis.
He is survived by his wife Sue; children Pat Dunaway, Peggy Highlander, Mary Lou
Wooten, Kathy Morris, Frank Davis Jr., Frankie Lynn Sartin and Janet Carol
Davis; sisters Juanita Adams and Gladys Gray; brothers Johnny Dean Moffet and
Jack Davis; stepsons Mike Moore and Paul Moore; stepdaughters Martha Moore and
Judy Draper; and by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and
great-great-grandchildren.
Davis,
Norma Joyce (Lee) |
1931-2018
Published
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Norma Joyce Davis
Norma Joyce Davis, 86, of Decatur, died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with
the Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Charles Roper, Jeremy York, Matthew York, John Perez, Ben Perez,
Chase Sanders and Marty Smith.
Norma Joyce Davis was born Dec. 21, 1931, in Decatur, to Earnest Gomer Lee and
Maggie Embrey (Brown) Lee. The Lee family lived on a farm north and west of
Decatur. Norma moved to Wichita, Kan., at a young age and married Theodore Grant
Davis Jr. June 13, 1965. He was in the car business, and together they acquired
a number of dealerships in Kansas and surrounding states. At one time Grant
owned or had interest in 10 dealerships in three different states. The Wichita
dealerships still operate under the name “Davis Moore.”
Before Grant’s death, Norma purchased a farm on the edge of Decatur. She and
Grant made improvements to the farm house and property. After Grant’s death,
she spent most of her time in Texas and acquired a new residence and acreage.
The acquisition of the farm led her into the cattle business. She also had
horses, burros, dogs, llamas, and fed wild deer and turkey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; sisters Barbara Lee,
Elfreda Garlington and Hazel Massey; and brothers Donald and Norman Lee.
She is survived by her stepson, Theodore Grant Davis III; and three
stepgrandchildren.
Davis,
Steven
Jacob | 1972-2018
Published
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Steven Jacob Davis
Steven Jacob Davis, 45, of Aurora, died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Aurora.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Steven was born Oct. 14, 1972, in Cleburne. He was a plumber.
He is survived by his son, Jacob Davis of Aurora; and daughter Sarah Davis of
Fort Worth.
De
La Rosa, Jonathan
Lee ‘JonLee’ | 1997-2018
Published
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Jonathan Lee De La Rosa
Jonathan Lee “JonLee” De La Rosa, 20, of Bridgeport, died Thursday, Feb. 22,
2018, in Bridgeport.
Visitation was March 2 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
He was born July 13, 1997, in Denton to Lauro and Griselda (Delgado) De La Rosa.
He is survived by his parents; brothers Xavier, Lauro W. and Daniel De La Rosa;
sisters Anna, Naomi and Eva De La Rosa; and grandparents Hilda Macias and
Dolores De La Rosa.
Deaton,
Dorothy Mae (Dickey) |
1924-2018
Published
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Dorothy Mae Deaton
Dorothy Mae Deaton, 94, of Aurora, died Monday, May 7, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dorothy was born Feb. 5, 1924, in Okemah, Okla., to Dillard Greene and Grace
Dickey. She married Johnny Robert Deaton July 18, 1944, in Yountville, Calif.
She was a medical assistant.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband.
She is survived by her sons, Ron Deaton and wife, Melissa, of Aurora and Don
Deaton and wife, Earlene, of Savannah, Mo.; sister Pat Sharp of Wagoner, Okla.;
six grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Deaton,
Jackie Lois (Ray) |
1941-2018
Published
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Jackie Lois Deaton
Jackie Lois Deaton, 77, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, July 28, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral was Aug. 2 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with the Rev. Mark
Sims officiating. Burial followed in West Bridgeport Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Peden, Scott Cantrell, Randy Mallory, Cody Deaton, David
Bush and T.D. Smith.
Honorary pallbearers were Ricky Smith and Heath Sparks.
Jackie was born March 27, 1941, in Mineral Wells to Raymond and Ruth (Tomerlin)
Ray. She married Johnny Wayne Deaton in 1992 in Bridgeport. Jackie was a retired
deli manager.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son Jackie Eugene Barnes;
granddaughter Amanda Leighanne Chipman; two brothers; and five sisters.
She is survived by her sons, Ronnie Barnes and wife, Vicky, of Decatur and Tom
Chipman and wife, Laurie, of Alaska; daughter Robbin Gildon and husband, Tony,
of Decatur; sisters Alene Bagwell of Stamford, Maxine Tucker of Mineral Wells,
Sue Dement of Bridgeport and Sandra Bush of Mineral Wells; nine grandchildren;
and 14 great-grandchildren.
DeHoyos,
Maria
De La Luz ‘Lucy’ (Padilla)
| 1941-2018
Published
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Maria De La Luz DeHoyos
Maria De La Luz (Lucy) DeHoyos, 76, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, Jan. 17,
2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service was Saturday, Jan. 20, at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witnesses in Decatur with Renee Palmino officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport handled arrangements.
Lucy was born Sept. 7, 1941, in Poth to Pedro and Guadalupe (Cervantes) Padilla.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan DeHoyos.
She is survived by her sons, Emilio DeHoyos and wife, Cecilia, of Bridgeport and
John DeHoyos and wife, Danielle, of Bridgeport; daughter Hilda Garza of Dallas;
grandchildren Praxedis, Jacob, Eddie, Anthony, Isaiah, Matthew, Eli, Aaliyah,
and Ezekiel; great-grandchild Kinsley; brothers Johnny Padilla, Tony Padilla,
Ramon Padilla and Pablo Padilla; sisters Juanita Cantu, Paula Courvier, Carmen
Griego and Andrea Ruiz: and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dennis,
Clinton Sylvester |
1929-2018
Published
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Clinton Sylvester Dennis
Clinton Sylvester Dennis, 89, of Bridgeport, died Monday, May 7, 2018.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at West Bridgeport Cemetery with
Jack McAsey officiating.
Clinton was born Feb. 7, 1929, in Saint Jo. He was the last survivor of eight
children born to William and Hattie Dennis. He married Virginia Forsyth Nov. 29,
1975, in Bridgeport. Clinton and wife, Frances, who died in 1972, moved to
Bridgeport in 1961 with their five children. He was employed and retired from
George Mitchell Oil and Gas/Devon after 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances; and second wife, Virginia.
He is survived by his children, James Dennis of Nevada, Clinton Lee Dennis of
Bridgeport, W.A. (Red) Dennis and wife, Cathy, of Bridgeport, Mary Carter and
husband, Tim, of Brock and Penny Andrew and husband, Jack, of Bridgeport; 15
grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild.
Denton,
Byron
Alonzo | 1936-2018
Published
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Byron Alonzo Denton
Byron Alonzo Denton, 82, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.
Memorial service was March 24 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Byron was born Jan. 23, 1936, in Knox City to Lonnie and Mary Denton. He married
Sue Griffin Aug. 1, 1968, in Arlington.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Sammy; and grandson Bradley
Brotherton.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years; daughter Angela Denton; sons Robbie
Poole and wife, Becky, and Kenny Poole and wife, Denise; six grandchildren;
eight great-grandchildren; and sister Linda Ogle and husband, Shelton.
Diaz,
Guadalupe V. |
1950-2018
Published
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Guadalupe V. Diaz
Guadalupe V. Diaz, 68, of Springtown, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Decatur.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Guadalupe was born April 12, 1950, in Del Rio to Guadalupe and Esther
(Villarreal) Diaz. He married Mary S. Nickell Oct. 6, 1978, in Fort Worth.
Guadalupe was an electrician. He was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist
Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years; sons Lupe Diaz and wife, Nikki, of
Springtown, Eric Diaz of Springtown and Adrian Diaz and wife, Sarah, of Boyd;
daughter Trisha Maxwell and husband, Justin, of Springtown; and five
grandchildren.
Dickie,
Sherron Lea (Riley) | 1945-2018
Published
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Sherron Lea Dickie, 73, of Decatur, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial will be held at a later date.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Sherron was born March 25, 1945, in Mineral Wells to Harry and Margaret
(Whatley) Riley. She was a graduate of Mineral Wells High School and Tarleton
State University. Sherron retired from teaching after more than 23 years. She
was a member of Frist Christian Church in Mineral Wells.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister Pam Riley; and daughter Janis
Lindbloom.
She is survived by her daughter, Pam Miller of Decatur; grandchildren Scott
Miller and Meghan Elliott, of Decatur and Lexi Lindbloom of Fort Worth; one
great-grandchild.
Dietrich,
Earl
Roland | 1947-2018
Published
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Earl Roland Dietrich
Earl Roland Dietrich, 70, of Rhome, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, in Fort Worth.
Memorial is 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur
with Colby Wheeler officiating.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to service at Hawkins Funeral Home.
Earl was born May 26, 1947, in Rochester, N.Y., to Earl Roland Sr. and Mary V.
(Pittman) Dietrich. He married Jessie Louise Jenkins Jan. 29, 1966, in Fairport,
N.Y. Earl was a retired machinist. He was a member of the non-denominational
church. Earl loved hunting, collecting coins and was very interested in history.
Earl was an avid amateur meteorologist.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jessie Dietrich of Rhome; sons Earl
Roland Dietrich III of Saginaw, Ian T. Dietrich of Forney, Noel C. Dietrich of
Troy, Ala., Joseph E.M. Dietrich of Saginaw and Larry B. Dietrich of Bowie;
daughter Michelle R. Moore of Bowie; 11 grandchildren; eight
great-grandchildren; brother Ronnie Dietrich of New York; sisters Lori Eck of
Florida and Linda; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Dilleshaw,
Johnnie Lee (Vandagriff) |
1936-2018
Published
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Johnnie Lee Dilleshaw
Johnnie Lee Dilleshaw, 82, of Newark, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Newark.
Funeral is 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at Boyd Church of Christ with Mark
Taylor and Adam O’Brien officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
Johnnie was born March 17, 1936, and was raised in Reydon, Okla., by Susie and
Ernest Vandagriff. She married Gene Eldon Dilleshaw Sept. 6, 1956, in Cordell,
Okla. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Johnnie was preceded in death by
her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years; daughters Susan Green and husband,
Wes, of Keller and Stacy Pacholick and husband, Rick, of Bedford; three
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial donations may be made to Cardiology Research at Mayo Clinic, Department
of Development, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905.
DoByns,
Cindy Ann (Campbell) |
1956-2018
Published
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Cindy Ann DoByns
Cindy Ann DoByns, 61, of Sunset, died Friday, April 6, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Cindy was born Aug. 19, 1956, in Wichita Falls to LeRoy and Jo Linda (Crow)
Campbell. She married Earnest Earl DoByns in 1995 in Jack County.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother LeRoy Campbell Jr.
She is survived by her husband of 24 years; daughters Carrie Dawn Bezio
Guitierez and husband, Jason, of Wichita Falls and Janie Andrews and husband,
Dwayne, of Northwest; sons Cory Earl DoByns and wife, Paige, of Sunset and
Jeffrey Chad DoByns of Boyd; eight grandchildren; brothers Sonny, James, and
David Campbell; and sisters Teressa Bowen and Sharon Smith.
Doss,
Jerry A. |
1939-2018
Published
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Jerry A. Doss
Jerry A. Doss, 79, of Boyd, died Monday, Aug. 27, 2018.
Funeral was Aug. 31 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Rev. Jacob Luman
officiating. Burial followed at Boyd Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jackson Benson, Clayton Doss, Nathan Benson, Rusty James,
Matthew Ford and Martin Hartley.
Jerry was born June 22, 1939, in Dallas to Bryan and Alma (Hogue) Doss. He
worked at Delta Airlines for 29 years as a crew scheduler. Jerry was in the
United States Marines and was a member of the Baptist church.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife of 26 years, Onita
Doss.
He is survived by his longtime companion, Paulette Hoffman of Fort Worth; son
Brian Doss and wife, Amanda, of Boyd; daughter Diana Benson and husband, Neal,
of Nashville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and sister
Peggy James and husband, Marvin, of Carrollton.
Memorial donations may be made to Asana Hospice and Palliative Care, 6300
Ridglea Place, Suite 1107, Fort Worth, TX 76116, AsanaHospice.com, 817-570-7190.
Doty,
Tommy |
1953-2018
Published
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Tommy Doty
Tommy Doty, 65, of Paradise, died Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12, at the First Baptist Church of Cottondale
with the Rev. Charles Pugh officiating.
Pallbearers are Asa Johnson Jr., Richard Kimball, Marshall Hicks, Matt Reynolds,
Gary Howell, Marshall Hicks Jr. and John Rowe.
Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Tommy was born Feb. 8, 1953, in Cleburne to Finis Earl and Louise Estelle
(Hicks) Doty. He worked at Jerry’s Chevrolet for more than 10 years in auto
sales. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Tommy was a longtime member
of the National Rifle Association.
He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his daughters, Jenifer Miller of Northlake and Stephanie Rowe
and husband, John, of Haslet; three grandchildren; sister Becky Ivey of
Burleson; and his mother.
Dougherty,
Barbara Ann (Locke) |
1940-2018
Published
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Barbara Ann Dougherty
Barbara Ann Dougherty, 78, of Paradise, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018, in
Paradise.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 1
with Stan Cox officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
Barbara was born July 3, 1940, in Pilot Point and was adopted by Curtis David
and Estle Lou (Bettis) Locke. She married James Paul Dougherty Oct. 31, 1959, in
Fort Worth. They were married 50 years. Barbara was a member of the Church of
Christ. She was a painter and practiced the art of calligraphy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and brother Curtis Jan
Locke.
She is survived by her sons, Todd Dougherty of Fort Worth and Christopher Thad
Dougherty and wife, Anetta, of Webster, N.H.; and two grandchildren.
Douglas,
Jodie Fay (Brannon) |
1949-2018
Published
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Jodie Fay Douglas
Jodie Fay Douglas, 68, died Monday, April 23, 2018, in Bowie.
Graveside service was April 26 at Annetta Cemetery. Jones Family Funeral Home in
Decatur handled arrangements.
Jodie was born Nov. 3, 1949, in San Fernando, Calif., to Walter E. and Lois M.
Brannon. She married John “Midge” Douglas in December of 1983 in East Texas.
Jodie was a homemaker and a Christian.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and son John Winston
Douglas.
Jodie is survived by sons John Walter Brannon and wife, Darla, and Wayne
Lawrence Kemp and wife, Julie; daughter Marie Lynn Allen; sisters Mary Rene
Michael and Helen Golden and husband, Jerry; seven grandchildren; one
great-grandchild; and other family members.
Downs,
Steve
| 1938-2018
Published
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Steve Downs
Steve Downs, 79, of Parker, Colo., died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Lone Tree,
Colo.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with
Bill Fitch officiating.
Visitation is 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Jay Dillon, Jim Dillon, Chris Downs, Tony Downs, Dave Echternach
and Jon Ranney.
Steve was born Dec. 21, 1938, in Fort Worth to Robert and Hazel (McCracken)
Downs. He married Peggy Marcus Dec. 30, 1961, in Hobbs, N.M.
Steve was in the United States Army for more than 24 years. During that time, he
was awarded the Army Commendation Medal; Army Service Ribbon; Bronze Star; Good
Conduct Medal; Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Unit Commendation; NCO
Professional Development Ribbon; National Defense Service Medal; Overseas
Service Ribbon; Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal; Republic of Vietnam
Campaign Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He
retired as a software engineer and worked at Northrop Grumman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl C. McCracken and Hazel McCracken.
Steve is survived by his wife of 57 years, Peggy Downs of Parker; daughter
Deborah Ranney of Aurora, Colo.; son Tony Downs and wife, Alison, of Plano; five
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Downs,
Travis Blake |
1988-2018
Published
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Travis Blake Downs
Travis Blake Downs, 30, of Runaway Bay, died Saturday, June 2, 2018, in Fort
Worth.
Service is 1 p.m. Saturday, June 16, at The Bay Community Church in Runaway Bay.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Travis was born Feb. 22, 1988, in Murfreesboro, Tenn., to Johnson Lee and Kathy
Darlene (Hilton) Downs.
He was preceded in death by his father; and wife Katherine Davis.
He is survived by his daughter, Savanna Downs; mother Kathy Downs and husband,
Jay Ammons, of Runaway Bay; brothers Brad L. Downs and wife, Dixie, of Runaway
Bay and Justin C. Downs and wife, Beth, of Spanish Fort, Ala.; and grandparents
James R. Hilton and wife, Betty, of Baton Rouge, La.
Doyle,
Betty ‘Tater’ (Greer) |
1954-2018
Published
Saturday, September 1, 2018
Betty Greer Doyle
Betty “Tater” Greer Doyle, 64, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018,
in Bridgeport.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Decatur.
Betty was born July 3, 1954, in Cleburne to Willie “Bill” Greer and Laverne
(Steddly) Greer. Betty retired as a Yuke Operator.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and son Dale Doyle.
She is survived by her daughters, Tina Lewis and husband, Patrick Burt, of Fort
Worth and Judy Holt and husband of Florence, Ore.; five grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; brothers Raymond and Rickey Greer; and sisters Mattie
Sermons, Beverly Jernigan, Jenny Mullane and Deborah Fite.
Drake,
Paul
William | 1934-2018
Published
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Paul William Drake, 83, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018, in Denton.
A private memorial service will be held in Arizona.
Paul and Reva moved to Texas from Arizona in 1975. They owned Decatur Carpet and
Interiors for five years and then Paul spent some time employed by Peterbilt
Paccar and Victor Equipment.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Reva (Pepper) Drake; daughter Rochelle
McCashin and husband, Rob; stepsons Rod and Rich Ballou; sons Dennis and Danny
Drake; and many grandchildren.
Drury,
Dorothy June (Edwards) |
1930-2018
Published
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Dorothy June Drury, 88, of Boyd, died Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Boyd.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
Dorothy was born June 7, 1930, in Fort Worth to Virgil and Mary (Jackson)
Edwards. She married Robert “Bob Old Timer” Drury June 14, 1947, in
Weatherford.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 70 years.
She is survived by her sons, Robert P. Drury of Bridgeport and Jimmy A. Drury
and wife, Rebekah, of Dublin; daughter Debbie Buster and husband, Tommy, of
Boyd; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six
great-great-grandchildren.
Dunlap,
Ruben
James | 1997-2018
Published
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Ruben James Dunlap
Ruben James Dunlap, 20, of Bridgeport, died Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Denton.
Funeral was Tuesday, March 6, at Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary
Demmitt officiating. Burial followed in Mexican Cemetery.
Pallbearers included Jesus Rodriguez, Rey Garza, Jacob Garza, Braden Liner,
Chris Kuhlman, Carlos Martinez, Jonathan Garza and Joshua Martinez.
Ruben was born May 2, 1997, in Decatur to Eugene and Maria (Garza) Dunlap.
He was preceded in death by his father; and grandparents Bud Dunlap, Ann and
Hope Garza.
He is survived by his mother; brothers Travis Dunlap and Anthony Smith; sisters
Maranda Smith and Chelsie Smith; girlfriend Kendra Smith; stepfather Randall
Smith; and grandfather Lorenzo Garza.
Dunn,
Linda (Stack) |
1949-2018
Published
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Linda Stack Dunn, 68, of Haslet, died Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Greeley, Colo.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Aug. 4 at the Rhome Church of Christ with burial
to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.
Linda was born Oct. 18, 1949, in Lovington, N.M., to Curtis and Ida Stack. She
graduated from Lovington High School and then completed her court reporter
certification. Linda worked for Dallas County for 20 years. Linda was locally
involved with the Lone Star Chorus in Fort Worth. She was a member of the Rhome
Church of Christ.
Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Randall Dunn; sister Peggy Mosley;
and brothers Curtis Wayne Stack and Leonard Carlton Stack.
Linda is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Tipton and husband, Dane, of
Greeley, Colo.; and two grandsons.
Dunn,
Robert E. |
1951-2018
Published
Saturday, October 13, 2018
Robert E. Dunn
Robert E. Dunn, 67, of Bridgeport died Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with
the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating. Burial will follow at West Bridgeport
Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Jason Edwards, R.E. Houchins, Danny Trammell, Craig Woodard,
Dickie Dunn, Casey Sumners, Earl Green and Terry Hand.
Robert was born Aug. 17, 1951, in Bridgeport to Robert R. and Helen (Ryan) Dunn.
He was a diesel mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He’s survived by daughter Stephanie Dunn of Bridgeport; son Rodney Dunn and
wife, Babby, of Bridgeport; grandchildren Ryan Dunn and fianc e, Sterling
Mitchell, and Jacob Dunn; sister Debbie Lewis and husband, Gary, of Kansas;
brother Jimmy Dunn of Bridgeport; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and
friends.
Dunn,
Thomas Martin |
1939-2018
Published
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Thomas Martin Dunn
Thomas Martin Dunn, 79, of Decatur, died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018.
Graveside service will be at the National Cemetery at a later date.
Thomas was born Nov. 14, 1939, in Wine Dot, Mich., to Elmer and Gertrude Dunn
and came to Texas as a child. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. He
married Mary Lambert Aug. 19, 2012.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha J. Dunn; mother Gertrude Taylor;
father Jess L. Taylor; and sister Constance.
He is survived by his wife; sons Thomas M. Dunn Jr. and wife, Cindy, of Oklahoma
City, Okla., and Jessie Paul Dunn and wife, Jennifer, of Atlanta, Ga.; daughter
Dawna Dunn-Newton and husband, Charles, of Paradise; sisters Jan Mostella and
husband, Paul and Ruby Ann Shoe; brother Richard Dunn; 5 grandchildren; and 5
great-grandchildren.
Durrett,
William Dick |
1950-2018
Published
Saturday, June 9, 2018
William Dick Durrett
William Dick Durrett, 67, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
No services are planned.
Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst is handling arrangements.
Dick was born Dec. 14, 1950. He graduated from Denton High School and East Texas
State University and was an army veteran. He was a long-time resident of Wise
County. He trained several champion cutting horses. He was employed as director
of corporate sales for U-Haul for 30 years.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Durrett; stepchildren Denise Jopling and
husband, Greg, and Kevin Fuchshuber and wife, Janice; three stepgrandchildren;
one stepgreat-grandchild; sisters Joyce Deussen and husband, Clem, Dee McClary
and husband, Bob and Ginger Deussen and husband, Larry; and brothers Travis
Durrett and wife, Aleta and Jim Durrett and wife, Jackie.
Dzermajko,
Michael |
1942-2018
Published
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Michael Dzermajko
Michael Dzermajko, 75, of Decatur, died Thursday, April 26, 2018, in Decatur.
Michael was born May 18, 1942, in Pittsburgh to Joseph and Margaret (Wozar)
Dzermajko. He married Margaret Grace Loomer Jan. 2, 1965, in Camden, N.J.
Michael served his country in the United States Marines. He was a retired auto
dealer.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Michael is survived by his wife of 53 years; son Glen Harrison and wife, Shelly,
of Decatur; daughters Caron Dzermajko of New Jersey and Lisa Bowers and husband,
Dale, of Longmont, Colo.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and brother
William Colbert of New Jersey.
Eaton,
Richard
Lee | 1931-2018
Published
Saturday, February 24, 2018
Richard Lee Eaton
Richard Lee Eaton, 86, of Paradise, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Nocona.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Richard was born Nov. 11, 1931, in Battle Creek, Mich. He was married to May
Eaton. He was a retired fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife.
He is survived by his sons, Richard Eaton, Patrick Eaton and Brian Eaton, all of
California; daughter Zina Eaton of Fairfield, Idaho; sister Bonnie Gustwiller of
Ohio; and sister-in-law Wanda Long of Paradise.
Eller,
Ann
‘Annie’ (Wilson) |
1958-2018
Published
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Ann Eller
Ann “Annie” Eller, 60, of Runaway Bay, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, in
Runaway Bay.
Memorial service is 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Honorary pallbearers are Dan Eller, Dave Eller, Gary Greenfield, Kevin
Greenfield, Michael Melcher and Bob Sharp.
Annie was born Jan. 6, 1958, in Grand Junction, Colo., to Glenn and Gloria (Garbett)
Wilson. She married Rick E. Eller June 6, 1982, in Farmington, N.M.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years; daughters Elizabeth McLemore of
Bridgeport and Amanda Eller of Albuquerque, N.M.; son Michael Melcher and wife,
Tracy, of Grand Rapids, Mich.; 11 grandchildren; sister Mary Wilson of Grand
Junction; and brother Jay Wilson and wife, Michelle.
Memorial donations may be made to UT Southwestern Cancer Center of Dallas.
Elliston,
David Lee |
1944-2018
Published
Saturday, December 29, 2018
David Lee Elliston
David Lee Elliston, 73, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday Dec. 26, 2018, in Decatur.
No services are planned.
David was born Dec. 27, 1944, in Pyatt, Ark., to Gwen Elliston. He served in the
U.S. Air Force and was self-employed.
David was preceded in death by his parents; wife Suzanne; and brother Doug
Elliston.
He is survived by his daughters, Tamara Cooper and husband, Tim, of Runaway Bay
and Tanya Green and husband, Stan, of Wylie; six grandchildren; several
great-grandchildren; and sister Helen Walker of Yellville, Ark.
Elrod,
Wallace Colby |
1929-2018
Published
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Wallace Colby Elrod
Wallace Colby Elrod, 89, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, in Bowie.
Funeral is 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept 27, at First Baptist Church of Sunset with
the Rev. Charles Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery.
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the White Family
Funeral Home of Bowie.
Wallace Colby Elrod was born April 17, 1929, in Sunset to John and Thelma
(Mathews) Elrod. He married Christine Parker Dec. 26, 1959.
He retired from the United States Army with 23 years of service, followed by a
career as a master electrician and air conditioner repair man for 25 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife; and brother Weldon Elrod.
He is survived by his daughter, Kathy VanHoose and husband, Robert, of Sunset;
two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and sister Katherine Andress and
husband, Leroy, of Houston.
Emerson,
Niki Alan |
1952-2018
Published
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Niki Alan Emerson
Niki Alan Emerson, 65, of Wizard Wells, died Tuesday, April 10, 2018, in Wizard
Wells.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Niki was born Dec. 24, 1952, in Muskogee, Okla. to Jack Oliver and Chira
(Morgan) Emerson. He was a brick and mortar mason and horticulturist.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
He is survived by his son, Jacob Emerson and wife, Angela, of Mustang, Okla.;
daughter Kenya Emerson of Oklahoma City, Okla.; four grandchildren; and sisters
Cynthia Emerson of Greensboro, N.C. and Tina Emerson of Bartlesville, Okla.
Erwin,
Samie Calvin |
1935-2018
Published
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Samie Calvin Erwin
Samie Calvin Erwin, 82, of Boyd, died Saturday, July 21, 2018, in Boyd.
Funeral was July 24 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with the Rev. Terry
Terry officiating. Burial followed in Paradise Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kyle Erwin, Bryson Gentry, Wesley Moss, Michael McBride, Darryl
Wilson and Brent Vincent.
Samie was born Oct. 3, 1935, in Paradise to Buck and Lela (Brown) Erwin. He
married Virginia Lee Higgins Feb. 5, 1958, in Cleburne. Samie was a member of
Cottondale Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge in Boyd.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sons Calvin Wayne Erwin and Larry
Ronald Erwin; and brother J.D. Erwin.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years; daughter Samie Gail Gentry and husband,
Jimmy, of Paradise; son Gary Don Erwin and wife, Sandy, of Paradise; five
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and brother Arvil Wayne Erwin of Boyd.
Eustace,
Austin Horton |
1931-2018
Published
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Austin Horton Eustace
Austin Horton Eustace, 87, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in
Bridgeport.
No services are planned at this time.
Jones Family Funeral Homes in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Austin was born March 6, 1931, in Newcastle to William and Lorine (Pinkston)
Eustace. He served as a boat mechanic for the Marine Corps and was deployed to
Korea. Most of his career was spent self-employed in the oil industry in Wise
County.
He was an active member of Alcoholics Anonymous. He was sober for the last 30
years and was the sponsor for the Wise County AA.
Austin was preceded in death by his parents, and brother Joe Eustace.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Barbara (Brown) McDaniel of Bridgeport;
daughters Cindy Masters and husband, Steve, of Wichita Falls, Sara Harper and
husband, Marty, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Bonnie Parker and husband,
David, of Carrollton; son Marvin McDaniel Sr. of Bridgeport; brother Jack
Eustace of Bridgeport; sisters Corina Knighton of Houston and Dorothy Wray of
Graham; eight grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
Evans,
Eula Maude (Shipley) |
1926-2018
Published
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Eula Maude Evans
Eula Maude Evans, 92, of Farmersville, formerly of Bridgeport, died Monday,
Sept. 17, 2018, in Farmersville.
Graveside service was Sept. 19 at Myrtle Springs Cemetery in Hooks with the Rev.
Jerry Jones officiating.
Eula was born June 12, 1926, in Bridgeport to O.B. and Bessie Boner Shipley. She
was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was the youngest of three children with older
brothers: Elmer and Robert.
Eula and John D. and family ran a dairy farm near Chico for years before moving
to Maud where they continued in the dairy/cattle business.
Eula was preceded in death by her husband, John D Evans; daughter Barbara Evans;
son Billy Evans; grandsons Jerry Lee Evans Jr. and Kenny Evans.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Evans and wife, Ena, of Farmersville; three
grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Evans,
Seth Allen |
1995-2018
Published
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Seth Allen Evans
Seth Allen Evans, 23, from Boyd, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in Boyd.
Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 at the First Baptist Church of Boyd with
the Rev. Mark Autry officiating. Burial will follow in Boyd Cemetery.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
Pallbearers are Kole Hess, Jeffrey Roberts, Jeremiah Roberts, Trevor O’Neal,
Brandon Rusk, Christian Deubler, Shane Fields and Preston Wilson.
Honorary pallbearer is Hadley Evans.
Seth was born June 2, 1995, in Guymon, Okla., to Allen B. and Carolyn (Hadley)
Evans II. He graduated from Boyd High School in 2014. Seth was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Boyd and a member of the North Texas High School Rodeo
Association. He was a welder.
He is survived by his parents; sister Leigh Barrington and husband, Justin, of
Seabrook, Fla.; brothers Tyrell Evans and wife, Mary Kate, of Daytona, Fla., and
Hadley Evans of Boyd; sister Ally Evans of Boyd; nephew Kaden Barrington; niece
Kynlee Evans; and two on the way.
Falsone,
Joseph Anthony |
1938-2018
Published
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Joseph Anthony Falsone
Joseph Anthony Falsone, 80, died Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Bowie.
Mass of Christian burial is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Saint Jerome Catholic
Church in Bowie with Father Albert Kanjirathumkal officiating. Burial will
follow at Montague Catholic Cemetery.
White Family Funeral Home in Bowie is handling arrangements.
Joseph was born Sept. 15, 1938, in Marlin, to Jim and Lena (Roppolo) Falsone. He
graduated from Marlin High School and earned a Bachelor of Business
Administration from Sam Houston State University. Joseph married Betty West Aug.
29, 1965, in Marlin.
He worked as a loan officer for Legend Bank for 38 years and retired as vice
president. Joseph was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served on the
Bowie ISD school board and the chamber of commerce board of directors.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Joseph is survived by his wife; daughter Frances Weihing and husband, John, of
Flower Mound; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister Frances Margoitta
of Marlin; and brothers James Falsone of Lake Dallas, Michael Falsone of
Missouri City and Robert Falsone of Ashburn, Va.
Farley,
Ruby Ellen (Beckner) |
1929-2018
Published
Saturday, October 26, 2018
Ruby Ellen Farley
Ruby Ellen Farley, 89, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Decatur.
There will be a graveside service for burial of ashes at a later date.
Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
She was born Jan. 27, 1929, in Energy to Clarence and Maudie Beckner. She
married Edward Farley in 1952. They raised a blended family of 10 children
together, and lived in Keller until 1974, when they purchased acreage in Wise
County, just south of Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers Roy and Arlas
Beckner; and son Randy Allen.
She is survived by sister Betty Eixmann of Arlington; brother Phillip Beckner of
Burleson; daughters Linda Farley of Plano, Gale Hogan of Decatur, Dene Dial and
husband, Ed, of Decatur and Diane Farley of Decatur; sons Tim Allen and wife,
Linda, of Sanger, Wayne Farley of Hurst, Terry Allen of Belleview, Ark., Steve
Farley and wife, Barbara, of Boyd and son Tony Farley of Fort Worth; 21
grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Farley,
Sharyn
R. (Dempsey) | 1945-2017
Published
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Sharyn R. Farley
Sharyn R. Farley, 72, of Decatur died Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, in Decatur.
Funeral was Jan. 2 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with Gerre Joiner
officiating. Burial followed at Sand Hill Cemetery.
Sharyn was born Sept. 2, 1945, in Saint Paul, Minn., to Charles and Berla
(Webber) Dempsey. She married Billie Farley Aug. 17, 1963, in Fremont, Calif.,
and was a member of the Baptist church.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Sharyn is survived by her husband, Billie Farley of Decatur; son Troy Farley of
Decatur; daughter-in-law Latricia Halferty of Sulpher Springs; daughter Dawn
Gibbs and husband, Ernie, of Midland; granddaughter Kassandra Elliott of
Abilene; sister Shelby Crawford of Midland; sister-in-law Debbie Massey of
Robert Lee; brother-in-law James Farley of Decatur; and several nieces, nephews
and friends.
Farver,
Cyrus Wyatt |
1925-2018
Published
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Cyrus Wyatt Farver
Cyrus Wyatt Farver, 82, of Aurora, died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, in Grapevine.
Memorial service is 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at Decatur Bible Church with Rick
Carman officiating. Private burial will follow at Dallas-Fort Worth National
Cemetery.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Cy was born Dec. 12, 1935, in Tucson, Ariz., and attended junior high and high
school in Clovis, N.M. He graduated from Yale University in 1958. Cy worked for
Procter and Gamble and managed several association management companies. He
served his country in the United States Army.
Cy was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Georgia Farver; and sister
Jane.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Cordelia; children Chris Farver and
wife, Debbie, and Scott Farver and wife, Sarah; nine grandchildren; two
great-grandchildren; and sister Barbara Woolsey.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Fellers,
Ruth Weatherly (Odell) | 1927-2018
Published
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Ruth Weatherly Fellers
Ruth Weatherly Fellers, 91, of Decatur, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with the
Rev. Todd Blair officiating.
Pallbearers are Kevin Loraus, David Loraus, T.J. Weatherly, Brady Weatherly,
Shane Stegall, Stone Stegall, Justin Loraus and Jacob Loraus.
Ruth was born May 19, 1927, in Chico to Kinney and Edith (Anderson) Odell. She
married James Harold “Shotgun” Fellers in May 1969, in Decatur.
Ruth was a retired nurse. She was one of the first nurses at Decatur Hospital.
She was a member of the Mule club. Ruth was well known in Thackerville, Okla.
She was preceded in death by two daughters; a sister; three brothers; her first
husband in 1968, Herman “Cowboy” Weatherly; and second husband in 2017,
James H. “Shotgun” Fellers.
She is survived by her daughters, Carolyn Grady of Decatur and Beverly Deaton
and husband, Mike, of Lake Bridgeport; son Tommy Weatherly and wife, Melba, of
Paradise; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two
great-great-grandchildren; sisters Margaret Wilson and husband, Tom, of Boyd and
Faye Guthrie of Sun City West, Ariz.; and brother Bobby Odell and wife, Linda,
of Bridgeport.
Feltman,
Neva
(Lynch) | 1938-2018
Published
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Neva Feltman
Neva (Lynch) Feltman of Azle, 79, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.
Service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, at The Rock Church in Bridgeport.
Neva was born Oct. 18, 1938, to Jeff and Rena (Leatherwood) Lynch. She worked
for Texas Turbine for 20 years.
She was preceded in death her parents; sister Nelda Peel; sons Kenneth Read and
Billy Read; and grandson Dylan Read.
Neva is survived by daughter Donna Kirk and husband, Johnny; son Donald Read;
brother Cecil Lynch and wife, Darlene; sister Velda Walker; 15 grandchildren;
and 33 great-grandchildren.
Fennell,
Callie (Walker) |
1931-2018
Published
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Callie Fennell
Callie Fennell, 86, of Decatur, died Tuesday, July 3, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service was July 5, at Sweetwater Cemetery with Gerre Joiner
officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Callie was born Aug. 15, 1931, in Park Springs to Carl and Bessie
(Hollingsworth) Walker. She married John Fennell Jr. in 1958 in Decatur. She was
a member of the Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son John Henry; and four
grandchildren.
She is survived by her sons, Carl Fennell of Alvord, Benny John Fennell of
Bridgeport and Marvin Joe Fennell of Borger; daughters Robin Fennell of Alvord,
Lynda Cross of Alvord, Kay Huddleston of Chico and Karen Bennett of Bowie;
sisters Modie Jarvis and husband, Bill, of Reno and Fay Green of Burleson; 19
grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Fenton,
Monte Dale | 1955-2018
Published
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Monte Dale Fenton
Monte Dale Fenton, 63, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018.
The funeral is 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19 at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise
with the Rev. Rocky Johnson and Kevin Fenton officiating. Burial will follow in
Cottondale Cemetery.
Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18 at Jones Family Funeral Home in
Bridgeport.
Pallbearers are Luke Abrantes, Jacob Wood, Craig Fenton, David Fenton, Kevin
Fenton, Matt Stufflebean, Keith Catlin and Brandon Davidson.
Honorary pallbearers are Bill Green and Tom Catlin.
Monte was born March 30, 1955, in Woodward, Okla. He spent his career as an
oilfield salesman. Three years ago, he became a pharmacy driver for Solaris
Hospice.
Monte was preceded in death by his parents Ralph L. and Iantha ‘Annie’
(Winters) Fenton; and father and mother-in-law Bob and Nita Bowen.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Kim; and children A.J. Abrantes and
husband, Luke, of Bridgeport and D’Anna Wood and husband, Jacob, of
Cottondale; three grandchildren; brothers Ralph F. Fenton and wife, Rita, of
Yukon, Okla., and Gary Fenton and wife, Brenda, of Vici, Okla.
Ferguson,
Bessie ‘Polly’ (Richards) |
1941-2018
Published
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Bessie Ferguson
Bessie “Polly” Ferguson, 76, of Rhome, died Sunday, April 8, 2018, in
Decatur.
Funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Revs. David
Mills and Ronnie Mills officiating.
Visitation is 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Polly was born Oct. 25, 1941, in Waurika, Okla., to Robert and Bessie (Maness)
Richards. She married Ervin Mills Aug. 8, 1958, in Indio, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter Donna Bond; sons
Billy Mills and Bobby Mills; sisters Betty Lee, Barbara Lee Richards and Shirley
Mae Richards; brother Roy Junior Richards; and granddaughter Jenna Mills.
She is survived by her sons, David Mills and wife, Kerry, of Rhome and Tim Mills
of Harrah, Okla.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and siblings Merle
and Joy Richards of Newcastle, Okla., R.H. Richards of Kingston, Okla., Pat
Ralls of Waurika, Thelma Keith and husband, Ed, of Waurika, Peggy Smith of
Comanche, Okla., Rick Richards of Lawton, Okla., and Don and Toni Richards of
Saint Jo.
Fields,
Phoebe Arenavieve ‘Renne’
(Cox) | 1930-2018
Published
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Phoebe Arenavieve Fields
Phoebe Arenavieve Fields, 88, died Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Wichita Falls.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the First United Methodist Church in
Henrietta. Burial will follow at Bluegrove Cemetery.
Davis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Phoebe, called “Renne,” was born Feb. 12, 1930, in Bellevue to Edley Wilbur
and Rena Hurst Cox. Renne graduated from the University of Houston with a degree
in business administration and then married W.C. Fields Feb. 8, 1951.
She was a school teacher at University United Methodist Church in Wichita Falls
for many years. She later earned a degree in education from Midwestern State
University. She was a member of the Unity Club of Henrietta.
Renne was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and brother Edley W.
Cox Jr.
She is survived by her children, Dr. William Calvin Fields III of Decatur, Gary
Paul Fields of Trophy Club and Lesli Gail Fields Trost of Potomac, Md.; seven
grandchildren; and three great-grandsons.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Henrietta at 301
S. Bridge St., Henrietta, TX 76365.
Fisher,
Terry
Doyle | 1954-2018
Published
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Terry Doyle Fisher
Terry Doyle Fisher, 63, of Paradise, died Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at the First Baptist Church
of Paradise with the Rev. David Kelly officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Terry was born Aug. 8, 1954, in Alta Loma to Doyle and Virginia (Johnson)
Fisher. He married Kathy Rester April 3, 1976, in Bacliff. Terry retired from
TDCJ as a plant manager in 2000. He was a member of Paradise First Baptist
Church, where he served as a deacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Terry is survived by his wife of 41 years; son Will “Billy” and wife, April,
of Bridgeport; four grandchildren; brother Aaron Fisher and wife, Brenda, of
Huntsville; and sister Jan Bosque and husband, Dell, of Texas City.
Fitch,
Rayleigh
Ann | 2018
Published
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Rayleigh Ann Fitch
Rayleigh Ann Fitch, an infant, of Boyd died Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, in Boyd.
Funeral is 1 p.m. Saturday at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd with burial in
Boyd Cemetery, with the Rev. and great-grandfather Billie Fitch officiating.
Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers are Dakota Partin, Caegan Dusenberry, Beckah Slane and Robert
Thompson.
Rayleigh was born Dec. 7, 2017, in Decatur to Canton Gage Dusenberry and Chelsea
Lee Ann Sager.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandfathers, Calvin Sager and Allen
Hungate Sr.
She is survived by her parents; grandparents Tanya and Lee Sager of Boyd, K.C.
Fitch of Azle and Miranda Dusenberry of Houston; great-grandparents Lynn Sager
of Boyd, Theresa Hungate of Weatherford and Billie and Marilyn Fitch of Azle;
uncles Caegan Dusenberry of Houston, Cadence Snowdon of Houston, Micah Snowdon
of Houston, Nick Hogan of Houston and Dakota Partin of Boyd; aunts Hope Sager of
Boyd, Beckah Slane of Briar and Thea McLain of Dallas; and numerous cousins and
extended family.
Flanagin,
Bill
| 1949-2018
Published
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Bill Flanagin
Bill Flanagin, 68, of Walsenburg, Colo., died Saturday, March 10, 2018, from
heart failure.
A celebration of life will be 1 p.m. March 17, in Irving.
Bill lived for many years at Lake Bridgeport and taught in Wise County. After
retiring, he and his wife moved to Walsenburg, Colo.
Bill grew up in Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. He graduated from Irving High
School in 1967, served in the U.S. Army as a flame thrower instructor at Fort
McClellan in Alabama and graduated from North Texas State University (now
University of North Texas) in 1977. His career in education began when he and
Edie were house parents at Texas School for the Deaf in Austin. After graduating
college, Bill taught special ed classes in Commerce and Alvord and middle school
science in Bridgeport.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Edie Flanagin; sons Spencer, Benjamin
and wife, Kalyn and Samuel and wife, Nicole; and two grandsons.
Condolences can be mailed to Edie and family at: 1509 Thompson Street,
Bridgeport, TX 76426.
Fleming,
Gola Mae (Berry) |
1914-2018
Published
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Gola Mae Fleming
Gola Mae Fleming, 104, a homemaker, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at Cates Street Church of Christ in
Bridgeport. Visitation will be held immediately following the funeral in the
church fellowship hall.
Scott Strothers will officiate. Pallbearers include Steve Thomas, Will Shudde,
Jay Fleming, Cary Fleming, Gil Fleming, Landon Longley and Russell Longley.
Gola Mae was born at home on February 18, 1914, to John and Grachia (Osburn)
Berry outside Paris, Texas. She was raised in Vamoosa, Okla., where she attended
and graduated from Vamoosa School. As an 8th grader she played on the high
school varsity basketball team, which led to a lifelong love for the sport and
her becoming an avid fan of the Dallas Mavericks. She was honored and excited to
be their guest on her 100th, 101st, 102nd and 103rd birthdays.
Gola Mae married Ernest Fleming on November 28, 1939. They were married 60 years
before his death in 1999. They moved to Bridgeport from Seminole, Texas in 1963
and were faithful members of the Cates St. Church of Christ, where he served as
an elder and she taught Sunday School Classes for many years. The highlight of
her week was receiving hugs from the young people at church.
She loved her family and encouraged and enjoyed family reunions.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest Fleming; son, John
Paul; son-in-law, Bill Longley; two brothers; and four sisters.
She is survived by her son, Jerry Fleming and wife Glenda of New London; her
daughter, Gatha Longley of Bridgeport; her grandchildren, Bevie Fleming Thomas
and husband Steve of Kountze, Sue Fleming Shudde and husband Will of Abilene,
Jay Fleming and wife Gena of Leander, Cary Fleming and wife Donetta of Euless,
Gil Fleming and wife Pam of Tyler, William Landon Longley of Richardson, and
Russell Longley of Richardson; 14 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and
nephews and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cates St. Church of Christ in
Bridgeport in her honor.
Flowers,
Earlene (Pender) |
1925-2018
Published
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Earlene Flowers, 93, of Azle, died Aug. 18, 2018, in Azle.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 ,at the Boyd Cemetery. Committal
will follow the service.
Visitation is 9 to 10.
Azle and Lake Worth Funeral Home in Azle is handling arrangements.
Earlene was born April 6, 1925.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethel Pender; grandparents John and
Dora Pender; and daughter Sheri Erwin.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Virgil Flowers; son Darryl Erwin and
wife, Kathleen; daughter Karen Long and husband, Mark; son Tony Erwin; daughter
Linda Humphries and husband, Doug; son Randall Erwin and wife, Karen;
stepdaughter Donna Flowers; 15 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; brother
Bob Erwin and wife, Carolyn; and sister Lusha Lester and husband, Skippy.
Fluker,
Finis Eugene ‘Gene’ | 1926-2018
Published
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Finis Eugene Fluker
Finis Eugene “Gene” Fluker, 91, of Decatur, died Monday, July 23, 2018, in
Bowie.
Funeral was July 27 at the First Baptist Church in Decatur with burial at
Cottonwood Cemetery. Ken May and Gerre Joiner officiated.
Pallbearers were Louis Dooling, Randy Slimp, Timothy Slimp, Brent Payton,
Kendall Payton, Brian Dooling and Dalton Kobs.
Finis was born Aug. 8, 1926, in Corsicana to David and Rena (Sheets) Fluker. He
married Etta Mae Gilliam March 11, 1946, in Corsicana. They were married for 67
years. In 1948, he began his 65-plus years as a teacher and pastor in several
states.
Gene was preceded in death by his wife; son Tarrant Eugene; sisters Dorothy and
Edna Mae; and his parents.
He is survived by his daughter, Margaret Dooling and husband, Louis, of Decatur;
three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter;
sisters Ann, Elaine, Jonnie, Jo, Jane and Ruby; and brother David.
Memorial donations may be made to Mission Dignity, 2401 Cedar Springs Road,
Dallas, TX 75201-1498.
Ford,
Sylvia Fern (Hale) |
1932-2018
Published
Saturday, December 29, 2018
Sylvia Fern Ford
Sylvia Fern Ford, 86, of Decatur, died Friday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service was Dec. 24 at Oaklawn Cemetery with Rev. Leo Morgan
officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Sylvia was born May 19, 1932, in Vian, Okla., to Elvis and Lucile (Lipps) Hale.
She married Jimmy Ford in 1980. She was a retired farmer.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, John D. Hughes; and husband
Jimmy.
She is survived by her sister, Inita Myers of Decatur.
Fortenberry,
David Guinn |
1957-2018
Published
Saturday, October 26, 2018
David Guinn Fortenberry
David Guinn Fortenberry, 61, of Arcadia, Okla., died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, in
Arcadia, after a battle with cancer.
Celebration of life is 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 at New Hope Church of Christ in
Edmond, Okla.
David was born Oct. 21, 1957, in Decatur to Ansel and Mary Nell Fortenberry.
David was an elder at New Hope Church of Christ and was an avid outdoorsman. He
was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Archers. David graduated from
Decatur High School and graduated from Texas A&M University in 1981. He had
a career in drilling and engineering at Mitchell Energy and Devon Energy.
He is preceded in death by wife, Shirley Fortenberry; and his father.
He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Fortenberry; children Lauren Fortenberry,
Emily Fortenberry and Josie Fortenberry; stepchildren Justin Prindle and wife,
Krista, Joshua Prindle and Jamie Newton and husband, Zach; three grandchildren;
siblings Judy Shelley and Philip Fortenberry; and his mother.
Memorial donations may be made to “Missions Fund” in care of New Hope Church
of Christ.
Foster,
Shirley Elaine (Caraway) |
1936-2018
Published
Saturday, October 26, 2018
Shirley Elaine Foster
Shirley Elaine Foster, 82, of Decatur, died Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral was Oct. 25, 2018, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur with Dr. Van
Gardner officating. Burial followed in Sweetwater Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Justin Placek, Bryce Placek, K.W. Foster, Bobby Hale, Gary
Caraway and Monty Caraway.
Shirley was born Feb. 26, 1936, in Decatur to James Monroe and Callie (Smith)
Caraway. She married Wayne Foster Sept. 4, 1955, in Ardmore, Okla. Shirley
retired as a beautician and owned Cut-N-Curl for many years. She was a member of
the First Baptist Church in Decatur, and was a lifelong member of the B.P.O.E.
Does where she served as president in Tucumcari, N.M.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 years; and brother
Gene Edwin Caraway.
She is survived by her son, Klent Foster and wife, Michelle, of Albuquerque;
daughter Vonya Placek and husband, Jack, of Decatur; brothers Kenneth Caraway
and Bert Caraway and wife, Virginia, of Decatur; five grandchildren; and five
great-grandchildren.
Fox,
Billy Herman |
1930-2018
Published
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Billy Herman Fox
Billy Herman Fox, 87, a lifelong resident of Bowie, died Wednesday, May 2, 2018.
The family has selected arrangements with cremation.
Bill was born Nov. 21, 1930, in Bowie to Herman and Nada Fox. He was a mason and
belonged to the Bowie Chapter. After retiring from A&P Grocery and Jacks
Food Store, where he was a butcher for 40 years, he became a full-time rancher.
He married his wife, Joan, July 16, 1950.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years; children Tony Fox of Bowie and Tena
Peoples and husband, Darren, of Chico; sister Donnie Cage; one grandchild; and
two great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the Bowie Masonic Lodge, 709 E. Nelson Street, Bowie,
TX 76230.
Fraga,
Teresa D. (Unate) De Fraga | 1931-2018
Published
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Teresa D. Unate De Fraga
Teresa D. Unate De Fraga, 87, of Chico, died Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Chico.
Visitation with rosary was Nov. 8 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.
Teresa was born Oct. 15, 1931, in Zarogoza, Coahuila, Mexico, to Antonio and
Maria (De Los Angeles Valdez) Unate. She married Modesto Fraga Macias in 1951 in
Zarogoza, Mexico.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, son, four brothers
and two sisters.
She is survived by her daughters, Elda Valdez and husband, Rejinaldo, of
Decatur, Maria Olivarez of Chico, Rebeca Fraga and husband, Pedro, of Mexico and
Nidia Fraga of Mexico; sons Enrique Fraga and wife, Norma, of Decatur, Modesto
Fraga and wife, Nelda, of Mexico, Ramiro Fraga and wife, Maria Elena, of Alvord,
Julio Fraga and wife, Esmeralda, of Decatur and Fernando Fraga Unate of Decatur;
24 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sister
Angelita Mendoza; and brothers Jose Unate and Heriberto Unate.
Franco,
Yolanda
(Garcia) | 1960-2018
Published
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Yolanda Franco
Yolanda
Franco, 57, of Chico, died Friday, Feb. 2, 2018, in Chico.
Funeral
is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at St. John the Baptizer Church with Father
Thomas Dsouza and Deacon Mauricio Hernandez officiating. Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Pallbearers
are Julio, Miguel, Oscar, Robert, Michael and Alex.
Yolanda
was born May 12, 1960, in Zamora, Mexico, to Maria Garcia. She married Francisco
Franco Jan. 27, 1990, in Los Angeles.
She was
preceded in death by her mother; and her husband.
Yolanda
is survived by her son, Julio Amador and wife, Claudia, of Bridgeport; daughters
Jacqueline Gomez and husband, Miguel Carvajal, of Los Angeles and Luz Elena
Gomez of Los Angeles; 12 grandchildren; brothers Javier Madrigal Garcia, Arturo
Garcia, Miguel Angel Garcia and Sergio Madrigal; and sisters Martha Orozco
Garcia and Maria Garcia.
Frankenfield,
Samuel Lewis ‘Sam’, Jr. | 1922-2018
Published
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Samuel Lewis Frankenfield Jr.
Samuel Lewis “Sam” Frankenfield Jr., 96, of Rhome, died Friday, May 25,
2018.
Memorial service is 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Shannon Rose Hill Funeral Chapel
Fort Worth.
Sam was born Jan. 1, 1922, in Fort Worth. He graduated from Poly High School in
1939 and attended North Texas Agricultural College, now UTA.
Sam worked briefly for Convair (later known as General Dynamics) where he met
Juanita Mansell. They married Oct. 27, 1945, and settled in the Handley
neighborhood in east Fort Worth.
Sam owned and operated many businesses (milk route, liquor store, ice plant, oil
re-refining plant, window display) before becoming a realtor and embarking on a
successful 35-year career as a custom home builder.
Sam was involved in many civic affairs on the East Side. He served as president
of the East Handley Dad’s Club, chairman of the East Side YMCA and manager of
his son’s baseball teams. Sam was also a master mason, shriner and member of
Moslah Temple for more than 50 years.
Sam was a member of Handley Meadowbrook Christian Church where he served as
deacon and board chairman.
For 59 years, Sam was a dedicated member of the Handley Meadowbrook Lions Club,
where he served in various offices including president. As a Lion, Sam received
numerous awards, most notably the Lion of the Year Award and the prestigious
Melvin Jones Fellowship. Sam was instrumental in the construction of the current
HMLC building and was a long-standing, highly respected member of the board.
Sam was president of the Interlochen HOA while living in Interlochen prior to
moving to his ranch near Rhome.
Sam was a member of Glen Garden Country Club and later a member of Woodhaven
Golf and Country Club. Sam had seven holes-in-one during his golfing career and
shot his age or better 877 times.
After Juanita’s passing in November 2017, Sam continued to live at their Rhome
ranch. He had retired from active cattle ranching, but played golf and attended
the Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years; father Samuel Lewis
Frankenfield Sr.; mother Blanche Shaw Frankenfield Cozart; sister Sara Margaret
Plaxco; and brother Robert E. “Bob” Frankenfield.
Sam is survived by daughter Jan McNicholas and husband, Mike, of Hurst; son
Samuel Frankenfield III and wife, Suzan, of Fort Worth; three grandchildren ;
and four great-grandchildren.
Donations may be made to the Handley Meadowbrook Lions Club, PO Box 8582, Fort
Worth, TX 76124. The donations will help fund the Lions Camp in Kerrville for
children with disabilities, in memory of Sam Frankenfield.
French,
Candy Marie |
1956-2018
Published
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Candy Marie French
Candy Marie French, 62, of Decatur, died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, in Denton.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at Living Word Teaching Center,
8151 U.S. 287 in Rhome, with the Revs. Jay and Jennifer Peikert officiating.
There will be no graveside service.
Candy was born Aug. 19, 1956, in Fort Worth. She was an employee of Minyards
Foodstores for more than 20 years and Wells Fargo for 10 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Homer Lee French; mother Mannie Belle
French; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Kenneth Roberts; and
brothers-in-law Dennis Harrington and Hanley Hunter.
She is survived by her sons, William Wesley Jenkins of Fort Worth and James
Jarrod French and wife, Britney French, of Decatur; former stepdaughter Jessica
Williams and husband, Brad, of Garland; sisters Ann Hunter of Euless, Martha
Hogan of Decatur and Sandra Harrington of Grand Prairie; and four grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Power of Attorney “Britney French” to
cover arrangements and final expenses.
Fulkerson,
Clint ‘Rotgut’ | 1962-2018
Published
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Clint Fulkerson
Clint “Rotgut” Fulkerson, 56, of Bridgeport, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018,
in Fort Worth.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Clint was born June 21, 1962, in Wiley to Connie and Bebs (Killough) Fulkerson.
He graduated from Wiley High School. Clint was a member of the American Legion
Riders and Cossacks Motorcycle Club. He was an auto mechanic.
Clint was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Kristen Fulkerson; and
sister Jeannie Kramer.
He is survived by his son, Dirk Fulkerson and wife, Danielle, of Killeen; three
grandchildren; and sister Sharon Parker and husband, Dennis, of Avon.
Fulton,
Hattie Brooks (Hardee) |
1933-2018
Published
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Hattie Brooks Fulton, 85, of Florence, died Friday, June 29, 2018, in
Georgetown.
Funeral was July 3 at Cook-Walden Davis Funeral Home in Georgetown with Ricky
Lindsey officiating. Graveside service was July 7 at Greenwood Cemetery with
Clint Pemberton officiating.
Honorary pallbearers were Don McCasland, Ernest Fulton, Randall Fletcher, Henry
Brizendine, Johnny Caskey, Mike Billington, Howard Lindsey and Woody Ray.
Hattie was born April 10, 1933, in Newark to Samuel Brooks Hardee and Maudie
Ella Covington Hardee. She was an active member of the Church of Christ. Hattie
graduated from Slidell High School in 1951, where she was a basketball player.
That same year she also met and married Albert D. Fulton. They were married 64
years.
Hattie was a Cub Scout leader in Copperas Cove during the ’60s and a Girl
Scout leader in Florence during the ’70s. She was a member of the Florence
riding and roping club.
Hattie was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Jo Berl, Frank and Ed
Hardee; sisters Johnnie McCasland and Jessie Cole; her husband; and sons Aubrey
and Joel Fulton.
She is survived by her twin sister, Willie Lee Morgan of Dallas; sons James
Fulton and wife, Tammy, of Manhattan, Kan., and Billy Fulton of Florence;
daughters Ella Pemberton and husband, Clint, of Buchanan Dam and Tammy Smith and
spouse, Glen Penner, of Florence.
Other survivors include daughters-in-law D’Lane Fulton and Delores Fulton,
both of Killeen; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Gallaway,
James
Wesley | 1950-2017
Published
Saturday, January 6, 2018
James Wesley Gallaway
James Wesley Gallaway, 67, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Boyd.
Memorial service is noon Saturday, Jan. 6, at White’s Funeral Home in
Springtown.
James was born Sept. 8, 1950, in Fort Worth to Hardy Gallaway and Lucille Reed.
He was a loving husband and enjoyed time with family and working with and on his
tractor. James also enjoyed trips to the casino.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Debbie Gallaway; sons Jacob (Sabra)
Gallaway and Mikeal Gallaway (Ashley); daughters Joline Gallaway, Meghan
Gallaway, Stephanie Saldivar (Johnny) and Dorena Jones; 12 grandchildren;
brothers Don Franklin (Gayle), Jimmy Gallaway (Phyllis) and Marvin Gallaway
(Connie); sister Dorothy Smith; and several nieces and nephews.
Gamble,
Billy Ray |
1945-2018
Published
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Billy Ray Gamble
Billy Ray Gamble, 73, of Bridgeport, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in Decatur.
Funeral was Sept. 28 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with the Rev. Gary
Sessions officiating. Burial followed at West Bridgeport Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Bruce North, Don McCrary, Michael Rasmussen, Kevin North, Kirby
North and Paul Liebel.
Honorary pallbearers were Kenneth North, Charley Gamble and Jerry Adair.
Billy was born Sept. 24, 1945, in Bridgeport to James Ray and Lillian E.
(Armstrong) Gamble. He married Linda Louise Lancaster March 20, 1978, in
Decatur. Billy served his country as a soldier in the United States Army. He was
a member of Bible Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 40 years; sister Ruby Nell
North; brother Edward Glen Gamble; sister Nancy Osborn; and brother Danny George
Gamble.
He is survived by his daughter, Connie Jean Lancaster Gupton and husband,
Edward, of Kyle; and sister Helen Gamble Thorpe of Nampa, Idaho.
Gamble,
Linda Louise (Harris) Lancaster |
1947-2018
Published
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Linda Louise Harris Lancaster Gamble
Linda Louise Harris Lancaster Gamble, 70, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, June 2,
2018, in Bridgeport.
Funeral is 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Bridgeport
with Larry Potts officiating. Burial will follow in West Bridgeport Cemetery.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers include Bruce North, Don McCrary, Earl Green, Michael Rasmussen,
Kevin North and Kirby North.
Linda was born Sept. 20, 1947, in Dallas to Howell Evert and Maggie Louise
(Pullen) Harris. She married Billy Ray Gamble March 20, 1978, in Decatur.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Stanley Earl
“Butch” Lancaster; daughters Debbie Denise Lancaster and Shari Louise
Lancaster; brothers Thomas Evert Harris, Joseph Lee Harris and William Franklin
“Frankie” Dunn; and sister Johnnie Bell Dunn Banaszak.
She is survived by her husband of 40 years; daughter Connie Jean Lancaster-Gupton
and husband, Edward R., of Kyle; and sister Edith Joyce Phillips.
Garcia,
Enrique, Jr. | 1938-2018
Published
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Enrique Garcia Jr.
Enrique Garcia Jr., 80, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, June 16, 2018, in Denton.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 21 at St. Johns Catholic Church in
Bridgeport with Father Thomas Dsouza officiating. Burial will follow in East
Bridgeport Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Bradley McBride, Erick McBride, Wayne Williams, Santos Reyes,
Kyle Gannon and David Garcia.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20 at Jones Family Funeral Home
in Bridgeport. Rosary will begin at 7 p.m.
Enrique was born May 10, 1938, in Mission to Enrique Garcia Briseno and Esther
(Gutierrez). Enrique owned and operated Garcia Trucking company for over 40
years in Bridgeport. He married Ophelia Reyes Dec. 22, 1957, in Colorado City.
He was a member of St. Johns Catholic Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jose Antonio Garcia; and sister
Maria Elisa Cervantes.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years; son Enrique “Henry” Garcia III;
daughters Terry Garcia Gannon and Estelle Williams; four grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Garcia,
Layla | 2018
Published
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Layla Garcia, newborn daughter of Raul Garcia Jr. and Crystal Pacheco of Rhome,
was born and died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Fort Worth.
Graveside service was Nov. 8 at Oaklawn Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Jones
officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Layla is survived by her parents; grandparents Horacio and Esmeralda Villarreal
of Decatur, Cindy Olivera and husband, Martin, of Pennsylvania and Paul Garcia
and wife, Rosario, of Rhome; great-grandmother Juana Pacheco of Decatur;
great-grandfather Jose Green of Pennsylvania; and numerous aunts, uncles and
extended family.
Garrett,
Janice Faye (Chapman) |
1941-2018
Published
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Janice Faye (McDaniel) Chapman Garrett, 76, of Bridgeport, died Thursday, Oct.
4, 2018, in Bridgeport.
Graveside service is 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at West Bridgeport Cemetery with the
Rev. Dale Webster officiating.
Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Bible Baptist Church in Bridgeport.
Pallbearers are her grandsons, Brian Garrett, Brad Garrett, Shawn Chapman,
Charles Chapman, Chuck Bryan, Derrick Bryan and Thomas Bryan.
Janice was born Nov. 19, 1941, in Denton to Richard Dow McDaniel and wife,
Florence Winford Sanders. Janice married Ed Chapman Sept. 22, 1956, in Paradise.
On Jan. 16, 1981, she married Billy Jack Garrett of Bridgeport. She was a member
of Bible Baptist Church in Bridgeport.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents; husband Billy Jack Garrett; 14
brothers and sisters; and mother- and father-in-law T.F. and Barcie Lee Chapman.
Janice is survived by her children, Paul Chapman and wife, Charlotte, of
Paradise, Robert Wayne Chapman of Paradise, Judy Spraberry and husband, Mike, of
Dallas, Janett Lamb of Paradise and Blake Chapman of Paradise; stepchildren
Rick, Joy and Susan; sister Corabeth Read of Paradise; 12 grandchildren; and 12
great-grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to Bible Baptist Church, 184 Cuba Rd.,
Bridgeport, TX 76426.
Garrett,
Larry Wayne ‘Butch’ | 1948-2018
Published
Saturday, September 8, 2018
Larry Wayne Garrett
Larry Wayne “Butch” Garrett, 70, of Bridgeport, died Monday, Sept. 3, 2018,
in Bridgeport.
Graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, at West Bridgeport Cemetery
with the Rev. Marc Moore officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport is handling arrangements.
Pallbearers are David Carlton, Scotty Ford, John Thatcher, Randy Kleam, Randy
Martin, Doug Ward, Raymond Bailey and John Rogers.
Honorary pallbearers are Rex Dickenson, Rick Foster, Jackie Phillips and Charles
Trail.
Butch was born Jan. 13, 1948, in Bridgeport to Jimmie and Juanita (Beaumont)
Garrett. He married Janet Force July 20, 1968, in Bridgeport.
Butch served his country as a sailor and an engine mechanic in the United States
Navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Colonial out of Vallejo, Calif. He was a
veteran of the Vietnam War. Butch earned the National Defense Service Medal and
the Vietnam Service Medal.
He worked for Bell Helicopter. Butch also was the owner of Garrett and Garrett
Trucking Co. and Garrett and Garrett Dairy that he and his father started
together.
Butch rode motorcycles all his life. He was active in the community and was
co-founder of the Wise County Toy Run.
He was also a board member of several organizations, including Farm Bureau,
Vigortone Minerals, Cargill Molasses Division, ASCS Wise County USDA, City of
Lake Bridgeport and various other organizations.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson Grayson.
Butch is survived by his wife of 50 years; son Willie Garrett and wife, Robin,
of Bridgeport; daughter Betty Garrett Kleam and husband, Ronnie, of Bridgeport;
and three grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to the Grayson Garrett Memorial Fund, P.O. Box
1105, Bridgeport, TX 76426.
Garrett,
Orie Leon |
1938-2018
Published
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Orie Leon Garrett
Orie Leon Garrett, 79, of Jacksboro, died Friday, June 22, 2018, in Jacksboro.
Graveside service was June 26 at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Leon was born Sept. 30, 1938, in Bowie to Clyde Orie and Mary Alma (Foxall)
Garrett. He married Patricia Nolin Aug. 27, 1976, in Bridgeport.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years; daughters Carol Gwen Mann and husband,
Danny, of Bowie, Elizabeth Ann Briggs and husband, Bobby, of Runaway Bay and
Sharon Louise West and husband, Quana, of Henrietta; sons Howard Duane Watford
and wife, Tammylee, of Henrietta and Bryan Alan Watford and wife, Sandy, of
Ringling, Okla.; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Garvin,
Billy Mack, Sr. |
1948-2018
Published
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Billy Mack Garvin Sr.
Billy Mack Garvin Sr. 70, of Bridgeport, died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, in
Decatur.
Graveside service is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Bethel Cemetery.
Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Billy was born Jan. 6, 1948, in Dallas to Billy Joe and Madie Maxine Garvin. He
was raised in Winnsboro. He worked most of his adult life as a truck driver.
Billy was preceded in death by his mother; grandmother Katie Kosey; spouse
Brenda Garvin; father-in-law Willie Bradford; and stepsons Brad and Stephen
Blaylock.
Billy is survived by his son, Billy Mack Garvin Jr.; daughter Tonya Michelle
Garvin; son Joshua Matthew Garvin; stepson Chad Allen Blaylock; daughter-in-law
Laura Blaylock; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Mike Garvin;
sister Patsy Meadows; and mother-in-law Betty Bradford.
Garza,
Maria L. (Lozano) |
1929-2018
Published
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Maria L. Garza
Maria L. Garza, 88, of Decatur, died Friday, July 27, 2018, in Rhome.
Service is 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 6 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness.
Maria was born Oct. 17, 1929, in Dr. Gonzalez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to Micaela
Morales and Nicanor Lozano. She was a Jehovah Witness.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymundo Garza; and her parents.
She is survived by her sons, Raymundo Garza, Francisco Garza and Julio Garza;
daughters Jean Garza, Elsa Lopez, Maria Garcia and Maria Guadalupe Esparza; 19
grandchildren; and 37 great-grandchildren.
Gaytan,
Maria E. |
1952-2018
Published
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Maria E. Gaytan
Maria E. Gaytan, 66, of Fort Worth, died Monday, May 7, 2018, in Fort Worth.
Funeral was May 10, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with Stanley
Acosta officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Ruben Arturo Hernandez, Beto Calderon, Kristian Gaytan, Jose
Angel Ramirez, Johnny Comacho and Antonio Gonzalez.
Maria was born April 14, 1952, in Zacatecas, Mexico, to Martin and Paula
(Camacho) Gaytan.
She is survived by her daughters Noralba Salas and husband, Ruben, and Anabel
Salas and husband, Beto, all of Fort Worth; son Max Gaytan and Lorena A. Gaytan
of Fort Worth; five grandchildren; sisters Aurora Ramirez and Julia Camacho; and
brother Manuel Camacho.
Geron,
Vita L. (Mayfield) | 1946-2018
Published
Saturday, November 17, 2018
Vita L. Geron
Vita L. Geron, 71, of San Angelo, died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, in Abilene.
Graveside service was Nov. 16 at Geron Family Cemetery with the Rev. Kirt
Dauphin officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Vita was born Dec. 12, 1946, in Fort Worth to Marion and Ruth (Harris) Mayfield.
She married Charles Ed Geron Jr. Sept. 1, 1964, in Fort Worth. Vita is a member
of PaulAnn Baptist Church in San Angelo.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years; daughter Melanie Lesley of Burleson;
sons Clifton L. Geron and wife, Melody Kay, of Weatherford and Robby Geron and
wife, Tracey, of Weatherford; nine grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and
sister Sandra Vanderbilt and husband, Ed, of Van.
Memorial donations may be made to Missions Fund at PaulAnn Baptist Church, 2531
Smith Blvd. San Angelo, TX 76905 or Hendrick Hospice Care P.O. Box 1922 Abilene,
TX 79601.
Giddens,
Joseph |
1946-2018
Published
Saturday, August 4, 2018
Joseph Giddens
Joseph Giddens, 72, of Ponder, died Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Ponder.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur,
with Don Anderson officiating.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service the funeral home.
Joseph was born April 18, 1946, in Chickasha, Okla. to Joseph and Willie Mae (Rounsaville)
Giddens. He married Yvonne Christiana on July 4, 1998, in Euless. Joseph was a
retired truck driver.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Matthew Giddens.
He is survived by his wife; daughters Anita Hodges of Gatesville, Tammy Miller
of Leander and Traci Hughes of Arlington; several grandchildren; and sisters
Ginger Schofield and husband, Billy, of Springtown, Annie Gaver and husband,
Mike, of Arlington, Edith Smith of Austin, Carol Kelly of Austin and Rachael
Brocker and husband, Ken, of Austin.
Gill,
Michael Dwayne |
1969-2018
Published
Saturday, November 3, 2018
Michael Dwayne Gill
Michael Dwayne Gill, 49, died Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.
Memorial service was Nov. 2 at HighRidge Church in Fort Worth.
Alexander’s Midway Funeral Home in Springtown handled arrangements.
Michael was born Sept. 26, 1969, in Mineral Wells.
He was preceded in death by his father, Truman Gill; sister Kimberly Gill; and
grandparents TR and Leona Gill.
He is survived by his wife, Tanya Gill; son Roman Gill; daughter Charis Gill;
mother Carol Gill; and brothers Barry Gill and wife, Laura Denise, and Craig
Gill.
Gillespie,
Donny |
1955-2018
Published
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Donny Gillespie
Donny Gillespie, 62, an automotive mechanic and truck driver, died Tuesday, June
26, 2018, in Bridgeport.
Funeral is 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 3 at DFW National Cemetery. Family will
receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Donny was born on August 3, 1955, to Charlie and Juanite (Dowdy) Gillespie in
Paris, Texas. He was the grandson of Grover and Pearl Dowdy. Donny also proudly
served his country in the United States Navy as an aviation mechanic on board
the USS Kitty Hawk. While in the Navy he completed aviation fleet preparatory A
school and also received a National Defense Service Medal.
He is survived by his daughter, Lori Dawn Moore of Hackett, Arkansas; his
grandchildren, Ricky Phelps and Kaleb Martin both of Greenwood, Arkansas; his
uncle, R.T. Gillespie; his good friend, Bucky Carpenter and wife Eddi; and a
host of friends.
Godfrey,
Edward Wayne, Sr. | 1947-2018
Published
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Edward Wayne Godfrey Sr.
Edward Wayne Godfrey Sr., 71, of Haslet, died Sunday, July 22, 2018, in Haslet.
Funeral was July 26 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Rev. Dave Elmer
officiating.
Edward was born March 14, 1947, in Columbia, N.C., to William and Anne
(Strickland) Godfrey. He married Della Robinson May 21, 1965, in Yuma, Ariz. He
was in the U.S. Army and was a retired maintenance technician.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents; grandson Jessie Tacker;
great-grandson Samuel Edward Godfrey; sister Wendy Godfrey; and brother Ricky
Godfrey.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years; daughters Ivy Barcus and husband,
Richard, of Burleson, Sarah Tacker of Haslet and Tamara Dolliver and husband,
Toma, of Burleson; son Edward Wayne Godfrey Jr. of Lincoln City, Ore.; 10
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sister Julia K. Seaton and
husband, James, of Fort Worth.
Gold,
Connie Mae (Wallace) |
1956-2018
Published
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Connie Mae Gold
Connie Mae Gold, 62, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018, in Plano.
Funeral was Sept. 1 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport with the Rev. Rob
Hawkins officiating.
Connie was born April 15, 1956, in Terral, Okla., to Tommy and Corgene Wallace.
She married Rocky Gold Sept. 7, 2013, in Fort Davis.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband; daughters Jammy Brassfield of Ranger, Whitney
Gray and husband, Jeff, of Fort Worth, Shelly Jones of Fort Worth and Virginia
Gold of Austin; sons Jeremy Teter and wife, Cynthia, and Justin Teter, all of
Bridgeport; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Other survivors
include brother Larry Wallace of Lewisville; sisters Jeannie Miller and Tammy
Wallace, both of Ryan, Okla.; father-in-law Ottis Gold and mother-in-law
Elizabeth Gold of Refugio; sister-in-law Mae Beth Linney and husband, Frank, of
Woodsboro; sister-in-law Cody Walker and husband, Arlen, of Refugio; and
sister-in-law Janie Murphy and husband, Brad, of Refugio.
Good,
William
Thomas | 1938-2018
Published
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
William Thomas Good
William Thomas Good, 79, of Alvord, died Friday, March 23, 2018, in Dallas.
Graveside service was March 25 at Lone Star Cemetery with the Rev. Bill
Cleveland officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
William was born Nov. 7, 1938, in Bynum to Thomas and Ina (Bolden) Good. He
married Judye Hodges May 23, 1958, in Ardmore, Okla. William retired from Lone
Star Gas after 40 years, where he was a utilities supervisor. He was a member of
the First Baptist Church in Alvord.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years; daughters Letitia Bell and
husband, Roger, of Lake Bridgeport and Lisa Livingston and husband, Darrell, of
Alvord; son David Good and wife, Wanona, of West Tawakoni; seven grandchildren;
and 28 great-grandchildren.
Grace,
Alvin
Ray | 1951-2018
Published
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Alvin Ray Grace
Alvin Ray Grace, 66, of Justin died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Fort Worth.
Alvin was born Sept. 23, 1951, in Dallas to Kenneth and Vernie (Hill) Grace.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Susan Strange.
Alvin is survived by his son, Shane Grace of Denton; grandson Patrick Grace of
Denton; brothers Billy Grace and wife, Cheryn, of Rhome and Tommy Grace and
wife, Barbara, of Nocona.
Graham,
Curtis Harold |
1936-2018
Published
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Curtis Harold Graham, 82, of Alvord, died Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in Decatur.
Graveside service was Aug. 7 at Sunset Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Cleveland
officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Curtis was born March 21, 1936, in Dongala, Ill. to William and Verda (McCommons)
Graham. He married Karen Mary Penrod March 19, 1955, in Hernando, Miss. Curtis
was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in
Alvord.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother William Joseph Graham; son
Anthony Wayne Graham; and grandson Steven Mowery.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years; sons Byron Graham and wife, Mitzi, of
Alvord and Timothy Graham and wife, Monica, of Weatherford; daughters Bridget
Wells and husband, Chris, of Fairview Heights, Ill. and Gretchen Clive of
Fairview Heights, Ill.; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren, brothers
Richard Graham and wife, Yvonne, of Anna, Ill., Thomas Graham and wife, Beverly,
of High Ridge, Miss. and Walter Graham and wife, Sandy, of Jonesboro, Ill.
Grant,
Sonrisa Kay (Smith) |
1964-2018
Published
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Sonrisa Kay Grant
Sonrisa Kay Grant, 54, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, from complications of
bladder cancer.
Memorial service is 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at the First Baptist Church
in Decatur.
Sonrisa was born July 14, 1964, to Alton and Lillie Smith. She graduated from
Lee High School in Midland.
She is survived her parents; siblings Suzy and Jeff Smith; children Caitlyn
Smith, Kelsey Grothe and Dylan Grant.
Graves,
Harold
Dean | 1939-2018
Published
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
Harold Dean Graves
Harold Dean Graves, 78, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2018, in Decatur.
Memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 13, at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Bridgeport with Quint Burks officiating.
Visitation is at the funeral home Saturday one hour prior to the service.
Harold was born April 3, 1939, in Dublin to Omer and Wilma (Allen) Vincent. He
married Betty Phillips Oct. 12, 1957, in Lake Worth. He was a retired engineer
for Lockheed Martin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Marie Cox; and brother Lewis
Graves.
Harold is survived by his wife of 60 years; daughter DeAnna Johnson and husband,
Mike, of Bridgeport; son Greg Graves and wife, Teresa, of Bridgeport;
grandchildren Chris Johnson and wife, Lorin, Leslie Johnson, Nathan Graves,
Nikki Graves, Nolan Graves and Nevan Graves; great-grandchildren Darcy, Lauren,
Trinity, Adam, Truly and Emma; and numerous extended family members and friends.
Gray,
Millie (McGill) |
1944-2018
Published
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Millie Gray
Millie Gray, 73, of Boyd, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, in Springtown.
Funeral is 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the First Baptist Church in Boyd with
Rev. Mark Autry officiating.
Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd is handling arrangements.
Millie was born Dec. 14, 1944, in Fort Worth to Clarence and Velma (Tatum)
McGill. She married Billy Ray Gray in 1973 in Saginaw. They were together 28
years. She was a retired accountant.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and sister Anna Mae
Atwood.
She is survived by her son, Norman Pickett and wife, Melissa, of Georgia; two
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Green,
Eula Mae (Davidson) |
1920-2018
Published
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Eula Mae Green
Eula Mae Green, 98, of Richland Hills, formerly of Bridgeport, died Monday, July
2, 2018, at home.
Funeral was July 6 at Cates Street Church of Christ in Bridgeport with Tommy
Hicks officiating. Burial followed at Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport.
Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport handled arrangements.
Eula Mae was born June 15, 1920, in Wise County where she was raised and later
married Rupert Green in 1936. She was a member of Cates Street Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Vergie Davidson: her husband:
sister Anna Lois Hicks; and brother Roy Lee Davidson.
She is survived by her sister, Ruth Glassie.
Griffeth,
Nolen
Alba | 1938-2018
Published
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Nolen Alba Griffeth
Nolen Alba Griffeth, 79, of Decatur, died Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, in Denton.
Funeral was Feb. 15 at Sycamore Baptist Church with Kevin Moore and Casey Lewis
officiating. Burial followed at Sycamore Cemetery. Hawkins Funeral Home in
Decatur handled arrangements.
Pallbearers were Tanner Griffeth, Caleb Griffeth, Alexander Griffeth, Zachary
Griffeth and Colton Griffeth.
Nolen was born Aug. 11, 1938, in Decatur to Alba and Julia (Kelso) Griffeth. He
married Rosemary Ann Hunter June 9, 1962, in Dallas. Nolen retired from farming.
He was a member of the Sycamore Baptist Church in Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and granddaughter Heather
Griffeth.
Nolen is survived by his sons, John Gregory Griffeth and wife, JoAnn, of
Decatur, Derek Todd Griffeth and wife, Audra, of Fort Worth and Shane Evan
Griffeth and wife, Jessica, of Visalia, Calif.; six grandchildren; three
great-grandchildren; sister Lucille Goetchius of Crosby; and brothers Grady,
Eddie Ray and Charles Griffeth, all of Decatur.
Griffin,
Arthur ‘A.C.’ |
1928-2018
Published
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Arthur Griffin
Arthur “A.C.” Griffin, 90, of Decatur, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, in
Decatur.
Memorial service is 10 a.m, Friday, Sept. 14, at the First Baptist Church in
Decatur with Dr. David Lowrie officiating.
Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
A.C. served in World War II as Army military police in occupied Japan. His first
job was with Southwestern Bell Telephone as a lineman, and he retired 35 years
later as district manager of network administration in Dallas.
He served many years as a deacon at Greenwood Baptist Church and the First
Baptist Church in Decatur.
A.C. was preceded in death by his brother, Howard Griffin; and sisters Bernice
Prause and Clara Hays.
He is survived by his wife, Ramona Jean Griffin; sister Edith Mae French;
daughters Sandra Wester and husband, Frank, and Linda Griffin; son Curtis
Griffin; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Griffith,
Rebecca Ann (Schepers) |
1952-2018
Published
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Rebecca Ann Griffith
Rebecca Ann Griffith, 66, of Rhome, died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in Decatur.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur is handling arrangements.
Rebecca was born Feb. 18, 1952, in Irving to Albert and Joyce (Powers) Schepers.
She married Jerry Allen Griffith July 29, 1972, in Irving.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years; daughter Corrie Griffith of Boulder,
Colo.; sons Chris Griffith and wife, Jade, of North Lake and Casey Griffith and
wife, Jesse, of North Richland Hills; and one grandchild.
Grimes,
Veda (Johnson) |
1934-2018
Published
Saturday, June 30, 2018
Veda Grimes
Veda Grimes, 84, of Chico, died Sunday, June 24, 2018, in Bridgeport.
Graveside was June 27 at the Chico Cemetery with Rev. Tom Merritt officiating.
Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements.
Veda was born Feb. 5, 1934, in Hopedale, Ohio to Chester and Edna (McCracken)
Johnson. She married Paul Grimes June 28, 1953, in Cadiz, Ohio. Veda worked for
both Bridgeport ISD and Chico ISD. She retired from Chico, where she was the
supervisor over the cafeteria after 22 years. Veda also worked at the soda
fountain in Chico after retiring.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son Dale Grimes; grandson
Brent Lemond; sister Laura Fleming; and brothers Harold Johnson and Carl
Johnson.
She is survived by her son, Ronald Grimes and wife, Cathy, of Alvord; daughter
Sheila Lemond and husband, Kevin, of Alvord; son Gary Grimes of Chico; six
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Grundy,
Shawn |
1969-2018
Published
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Shawn Grundy
Shawn Grundy, 49, of Decatur, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Decatur, after a
battle with cancer.
Graveside service is 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, at Bethel Cemetery with William
Brooks officiating.
Family will receive friends 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins Funeral Home in
Decatur.
Shawn was born Feb. 4, 1969, in Bridgeport to Eddy and Eva (Spann) Grundy. He
married Brenda West April 16, 1994, in Decatur. Shawn was a diesel technician
He was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years; daughter Amber Jones and husband, Wade,
of Ponder; sons London Grundy and Hunter Grundy, both of Decatur; two
grandchildren; brothers Rusty North and Philip Grundy; sisters Falon Grundy and
Nicole McGar; stepfather Russell North of Decatur; stepmother Cindy Grundy of
Decatur; and grandmother Anna Spann of Decatur.