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Donna Marie Barclay
1928-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Funeral for Donna Marie Barclay, 80, of Alvord is 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at First Baptist Church of Alvord with the Rev. Bill Cleveland officiating. Burial will follow at Alvord Cemetery. Family visitation was to be 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
May Bolling
1912-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Graveside service for May Bolling, 97, of Boyd was Oct. 20 in West Bridgeport Cemetery. Jim Steinhauer officiated.
Thelma Novella Cottrell
1927-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Memorial service for Thelma Novella Cottrell, 81, of Gainesville, will be held at a later date.
Helen Lorrine Ewing
1948-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Funeral for Helen Lorrine Ewing, 61, of Decatur was to be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Johnson officiating. Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
James Roy Gatlin
1947-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Funeral for James Roy Gatlin, 62, of Slidell is 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at First Baptist Church of Slidell with the Rev. Bobby Cates officiating. Burial will follow at Slidell Cemetery. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
William Bill Lunsford Griggs
1919-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Funeral for William "Bill" Lunsford Griggs, 90, of Decatur was Oct. 19 at the Coker Funeral Home Chapel with Monte Tuttle officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery.
Vivian Margaret Montgomery
1916-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Graveside service for Vivian Margaret Montgomery, 93, of Decatur is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Oaklawn Cemetery. The Rev. Ken May will officiate.
Kara LeAnn Moody
1972-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Funeral for Kara LeAnn Moody, 37, of Olney was Oct. 20 at Jones Family Funeral Home. Burial followed at Jim Ned Cemetery. The Rev. Danny Williams officiated.
Therese K. Munnerlyn
1921-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Funeral for Therese K. Munnerlyn, 88, of Decatur, formerly of Dallas, was Oct. 19 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dallas. Burial followed at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas.
John Reed Sanders
1923-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Memorial service for John Reed Sanders, 86, of Boyd was Oct. 20 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Boyd with the Revs. Dale Noska and Charles Pugh officiating.
Cecil Roy Wood
1920-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Funeral for Cecil Roy Wood, 89, of Decatur was Oct. 16 at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur. The Rev. Roy Spore and Chris Jones officiated. Burial followed at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Roy Lee Young
1938-2009
Published Thursday, October 22, 2009
Graveside service for Roy Lee Young, 70, of Paradise was Oct. 17 at Oaklawn Cemetery with Rick Ross officiating.
Phil Polhemus
1944-2009
Published Sunday, October 18, 2009
Funeral for Phil Polhemus, 65, of Plano was to be at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Aria Cremation Service and Funeral Home in Dallas with Father Edward Shotly officiating.
Michael Ryan Ware
1981-2009
Published Sunday, October 18, 2009
Funeral for Michael "Ryan" Ware, 28, of Bossier City, La., is at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at First United Methodist Church in Jacksboro. Burial will follow at Loving Cemetery in Loving. Visitation is 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Coker Funeral Home in Jacksboro.
Patricia Ann Quinones
1935-2009
Published Sunday, October 18, 2009
Funeral for Patricia Ann Quinones, 74, of Alvord was Oct. 16 in Decatur with Julian Garcia officiating. Burial was at Burleson Memorial Cemetery in Burleson.
Janice Marie Parsons
1943-2009
Published Thursday, October 15, 2009
Visitation for Janice Marie Parsons, 66, of Bridgeport was to be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Cremation will follow.
Betty Cox Robinson
1929-2009
Published Thursday, October 15, 2009
Funeral for Betty Cox Robinson, 80, of Chico was Oct. 13 at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
George Washington Bubbie Wallace
1923-2009
Published Thursday, October 15, 2009
Funeral for George Washington "Bubbie" Wallace, 86, of Bridgeport was to be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating.
Betty Lou Perkins
1928-2009
Published Sunday, October 11, 2009
Funeral for Betty Lou Perkins, 81, of Azle is 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating. Burial is at Boyd Cemetery and a reception will be held at 5 p.m. at the Fort Worth Angler's Club on Eagle Mountain Lake. Visitation is 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Nona M. Thompson
1917-2009
Published Sunday, October 11, 2009
Funeral for Nona M. Thompson, 92, of Boyd was Thursday, Oct. 8, at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating.
James Jim Norman Duke
1931-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Graveside service for James "Jim" Norman Duke, 78, of Bridgeport is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Cumby Cemetery.
Fay Granny Gilley
1930-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Funeral for Fay "Granny" Gilley, 79, of Bridgeport was Oct. 4 at Cates Street Church of Christ with Roger Rhodes and Shorty Fallin officiating. Burial followed at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Jaynie Hagerud
1946-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Funeral for Jaynie Hagerud, 63, of Boyd was to be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Christian-Hawkins Chapel with Rick Cooper officiating. Visitation was to be 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Amy Leonard
1970-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Memorial service for Amy Leonard, 39, of Weatherford is 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the First Baptist Church of Cottondale.
Logan Bradley Moody
2005-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Funeral for Logan Bradley Moody, 4, of Chico was Oct. 6 at the First United Methodist Church in Decatur with the Revs. Johnny Irish and Roy Spore officiating. Burial was at Paradise Cemetery.
Maureen Navarro
1954-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Graveside service for Maureen Navarro, 54, formerly of Alvord, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Alvord Cemetery with the Rev. Louis Horton officiating.
Glenn Poynor
1928-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Funeral for Glenn Poynor, 81, of Runaway Bay is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Runaway Bay Community Church with the Rev. Ollin Collins officiating. Wesley Poynor will give the eulogy.
Samuel T. Rose
1928-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Funeral for Samuel T. Rose, 81, of Fort Worth was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Victory Baptist Church in Haltom City with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Rachel Terrell
1946-2009
Published Thursday, October 8, 2009
Funeral for Rachel Terrell, 63, of Broken Arrow, Okla., was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Florence Street Baptist Church in Broken Arrow with Harrell Kendrick and Dwight West officiating. Burial was to follow at Park Grove Cemetery.
Bobbie Edwards
1936-2009
Published Sunday, October 4, 2009
Graveside service for Bobbie Edwards, 73, of Boyd was to be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Oakwood Cemetery in Cisco with Brent Nordan officiating. Visitation was to be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Fay Granny Gilley
1930-2009
Published Sunday, October 4, 2009
Funeral for Fay "Granny" Gilley, 79, of Bridgeport is at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Cates Street Church of Christ with Roger Rhodes and Shorty Fallin officiating. Burial will follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday.
Billy J. Mann
1927-2009
Published Sunday, October 4, 2009
Funeral for Billy J. Mann, 82, of Decatur was to be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Van Gardner and Dr. Bill Hughes officiating. Burial was to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Michael Ray Perez
1968-2009
Published Sunday, October 4, 2009
Mass of Christian burial for Michael Ray Perez, 40, of Round Rock was Sept. 24 at St. Williams Catholic Church with burial at Capital Memorial Park Cemetery in Pflugerville.
Art Sudduth
1953-2009
Published Sunday, October 4, 2009
Graveside service for Art Sudduth, 56, of Bedford was to be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Aurora Cemetery.
Billy L. Trim
1970-2009
Published Sunday, October 4, 2009
Funeral for Billy L. Trim, 39, of Alvord is 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at the First Baptist Church of Sunset with the Rev. Dennis Pellet officiating. Burial will follow at Alvord Cemetery. Visitation is 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home.
Ruby B. Black
1918-2009
Published Thursday, October 1, 2009
Graveside service for Ruby B. Black, 91, of Bridgeport is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at East Bridgeport Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Sessions officiating. Visitation was to be from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
James Westley Key
1951-2009
Published Thursday, October 1, 2009
Funeral for James Westley Key, 58, of Alvord is 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is at Memorial Park Cemetery in Muskogee, Okla., at a later date. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
William H. Billy Troxell
1932-2009
Published Thursday, October 1, 2009
Funeral for William Henry "Billy" Troxell, 77, of Rhome was Sept. 29 at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Boyd with the Rev. Jimmy Withers officiating. Burial followed at Aurora Cemetery.
Robert Lee Lancaster Jr.
1943-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Funeral for Robert Lee Lancaster Jr., 66, of Bowie was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the First Baptist Church of Bowie with Mike Henson and Harold Elliot officiating. Burial was to follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
Louanne Wood Lane
1943-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Funeral for Louanne Wood Lane, 66, of Paradise was Sept. 21, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport with Jim McDoniel officiating.
Fred P. Matar
1913-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Mass of Christian burial for Fred P. Matar, 96, of Fort Worth, was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel in Bridgeport. Burial was to follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Visitation was to be 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Kent Odell Powell
1982-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Funeral for Kent Odell Powell, 27, of Longview, and formerly of Decatur, was Sept. 25 at Decatur Church of Christ with Rick Ross officiating. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Jerry H. Worley
1935-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Funeral for Jerry H. Worley, 74, of Boyd was Sept. 25 at Aurora Baptist Church in Aurora with the Revs. Randall Worley and Mike Torres officiating. Burial was at Boyd Cemetery.
Robert D. Worley
1936-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Funeral for Robert D. Worley, 73, of Boyd was Sept. 25 at Aurora Baptist Church in Aurora with the Revs. Randall Worley and Mike Torres officiating. Burial was at Boyd Cemetery.
Abner Thomas Tom Bolin
1922-2009
Published Thursday, September 24, 2009
Funeral for Abner Thomas "Tom" Bolin, 88, of Blue Mound was Sept. 21 at Christian-Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd with the Rev. Jimmy Winters officiating. Burial was at Boyd Cemetery.
Rosemary Ann Griffeth
1944-2009
Published Thursday, September 24, 2009
Funeral for Rosemary Ann Griffeth, 65, of Decatur was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Kevin Moore and Scot Gray officiating. Burial was to be at Sycamore Cemetery.
Joan Helen Haak
1946-2009
Published Thursday, September 24, 2009
No service is planned for Joan Helen Haak, 61, of Decatur.
Tobi Warner Moss Sr.
1982-2009
Published Sunday, September 27, 2009
Funeral for Tobi Warner Moss Sr., 26, of Briar was Sept. 24 at First Baptist Church in Boyd with Mark Autry officiating.
James Burvin Vandiver
1924-2009
Published Thursday, September 24, 2009
Memorial service for James Burvin Vandiver, 84, of Decatur will be held at a later date.
Charles E. West Jr.
1925-2009
Published Thursday, September 24, 2009
Graveside service for Charles E. West Jr., 84, of Suffolk, Va., formerly of Wise County, was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Rosston Cemetery with the Rev. David Dunson officiating.
Louise Posey Fuller
1917-2009
Published Sunday, September 20, 2009
Funeral for Louise Posey Fuller, 92, of Bedford was to be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at White Family Funeral Home in Bowie with Larry Kennedy officiating. Burial was to follow at Buffalo Springs Cemetery.
Ted Garrett
1958-2009
Published Sunday, September 20, 2009
Graveside service for Ted Garrett, 51, of Boyd was Sept. 17 at Jaybird Cemetery.
Hazel Fay Maddux
1933-2009
Published Sunday, September 20, 2009
Graveside service for Hazel Fay Maddux, 76, of Bridgeport was Sept. 6 at Jim Ned Cemetery.
Melba Joy Senderfer
1927-2009
Published Sunday, September 20, 2009
Memorial service for Melba Joy Sanderfer, 82, of Decatur was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Lifeway Country Church in Decatur with the Rev. Gene Fluker officiating.
Katrina Hodges Witt-Wilson
1958-2009
Published Sunday, September 20, 2009
Memorial service for Katrina Hodges Witt-Wilson, 51, of Hurst is 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at Calgary Baptist Church in Fort Worth.
John Edward Branson
1945-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Graveside service for John Edward Branson, 63, of Newark was Sept. 12 at Aurora Cemetery with the Rev. Rob Advian officiating.
Doris L. Jackson
1931-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Funeral for Doris L. Jackson, 77, of Rhome was Sept. 12 at the Abundant Life Worship Center in Newark with the Rev. James Hurst officiating.
Wilma LaVerne Smith Kennedy
1915-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Graveside service for Wilma LaVerne (Smith) Kennedy, 93, of Rotan was Sept. 13 at Belvieu Cemetery in Rotan with Charles Glidewell officiating.
Jayden Ray Moore
2008-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Funeral for Jayden Ray Moore, 1, of Rhome was to be at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Laurel Land Memorial Chapel in Fort Worth with burial at Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation was to be from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Naida Emit Robinson
1932-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Funeral for Naida Emit Robinson, 77, of Decatur was Sept. 15 at the Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Worley officiating. Burial was at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Hilde I. Ross
1929-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Funeral for Hilde I. Ross, 80, of Alvord was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Coker-Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gerre Joiner officiating. Burial was to be at the Alvord Cemetery.
George Amador Ruibal
1934-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
A private memorial service will be held for George Amador Ruibal, 75, of Decatur.
Perry Tollerson
1950-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Graveside service for Perry Tollerson, 58, of Springtown is 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Paradise Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Muller officiating. Visitation was to be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16.
Roy B. Turnbull Sr.
1960-2009
Published Thursday, September 17, 2009
Funeral for Roy B. Turnbull Sr., 48, of Springtown was Sept. 12 at the First Baptist Church in Milburn, Okla. Burial was at Condon Grove Cemetery in Milburn.
George Macon Brown
1930-2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
Funeral for George Macon Brown, 79, of Springtown was Sept. 11 at the Faith Baptist Church with the Rev. P.G. Powell officiating. Burial followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Alexander Charles Elder
2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
Graveside service for Alexander Charles Elder, infant son of Caleb and Jennifer Elder of Cundiff, was Sept. 11 at Jim Ned Cemetery.
Rev. William Matthew Greer Jr.
1932-2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
Funeral for the Rev. William Matthew Greer Jr. 77, of Rhome is at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with burial at 2 p.m. at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport.
Darrell L. Tiny Hale
1952-2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
Funeral for Darrell L. "Tiny" Hale, 57, of Runaway Bay was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Va Rite and Rob Hawkins officiating. Burial was to follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery.
Doris L. Jackson
1931-2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
Funeral for Doris L. Jackson, 77, of Rhome was to be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Abundant Life Worship Center in Newark with the Rev. James Hurst officiating.
Donald Manning
1940-2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
Funeral for Donald Manning, 69, of Bridgeport was Sept. 5 at the First Presbyterian Church of Bridgeport with the Rev. Lucia McKee Kremzar officiating. Burial was at Willow Point Cemetery near Balsora.
Thelma Joy Morgan
1943-2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
A private memorial service will be held for Thelma Joy Morgan, 65, of Decatur.
Gary Tankersley
1957-2009
Published Sunday, September 13, 2009
Funeral for Gary Tankersley, 52, of Saginaw, formerly of Wise County, was Sept. 9 at Lake Worth.
Floyd Wesley Brassfield
1932-2009
Published Thursday, September 10, 2009
Funeral for Floyd Wesley Brassfield, 76, of Canyon Lake will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Canyon Lake. Burial with military honors will follow at Cranes Mill Cemetery. Visitation will be 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.
James Anthony Skeeter Decker
1934-2009
Published Thursday, September 10, 2009
Memorial service for James Anthony "Skeeter" Decker, 75, of Decatur was to be 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the home of Willie Decker, 2604 Lipsey, Decatur.
Paul Edward Fitzsimmons
1925-2009
Published Thursday, September 10, 2009
Memorial for Paul Edward Fitzsimmons, 84, of Paradise will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Hawkins Funeral Chapel with Father Sojan George officiating. Visitation will follow the service.
Earney Gayle Loudermilk
1925-2009
Published Thursday, September 10, 2009
Funeral for Earney Gayle Loudermilk, 84, of Decatur was to be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the First Baptist Church in Decatur with the Rev. Ken May officiating. Burial was to be at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Betty Williamson Purcell
1929-2009
Published Thursday, September 10, 2009
Funeral for Betty Williamson Purcell, 79, of Denton was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the DeBerry Funeral Directors Chapel. Burial was to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.
Leeanne Renae Romine
1961-2009
Published Thursday, September 10, 2009
Graveside service for Leeanne Renae' Romine, 48, of Boyd was to be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Boyd Cemetery with the Rev. Mark Autry officiating.
D.V. Tedrow
1921-2009
Published Thursday, September 10, 2009
Funeral for D.V. Tedrow, 88, of Aurora was to be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Abundant Life Worship Center in Newark with James Hurst and David Wilson officiating. Burial was to follow at Aurora Cemetery.
 
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