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Baker Hal McWhorter
atowery@wcmessenger.com | May 08, 2024
Lindey and Chance McWhorter of Nocona announce the birth of a son, Baker Hal, April 23, 2024 at Medical City Decatur. He weighed 9 pounds and was 20 inches long. He has a brother, Deakin, 1. Grandparents are Matt and Karri Hackley of Nocona and Flint and Brenda McWhorter of Wichita Falls. Great-grandparents are Harold and Sandra Reynolds of... READ MORE >
Cynthia “Robin” Riggs
atowery@wcmessenger.com | May 08, 2024
A private family memorial for Cynthia “Robin” Riggs, 60, of Bridgeport, will be held at a later date. Her earthly journey reached a peaceful end on April 24, 2024, in Bridgeport, with her family by her side. Born May 22, 1963, to Ronald Woodrow and Joan (Nichols) Green, in Denton, Robin lived a life filled with passion and zest, leaving... READ MORE >
David Earl Fowler
atowery@wcmessenger.com | May 08, 2024
No services for David Earl Fowler, 80, of Decatur, are planned at this time. David Earl Fowler was born on June 17, 1943, in Fort Worth, to Edgar and Margarete (Newby) Fowler and peacefully passed away on May 2, 2024, in Decatur. He was a dedicated individual who proudly served in the US Army from 1961 to 1964. His commitment... READ MORE >
Jacqueline Lynn Crump Ochs
atowery@wcmessenger.com | May 08, 2024
Jacqueline Lynn Crump Ochs, 71, went to be with our Lord Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Austin. Memorial service will be held at a later date at St. John Neumann Catholic Church in West Lake Hills. Jacqueline was born on Sept. 21, 1952, to Jackie Crump and Patricia Flanagan in Fort Worth. She was united in marriage to Martin Ochs... READ MORE >
Henry Jeanne Wolfe
atowery@wcmessenger.com | May 01, 2024
Henry Jeanne Wolfe, 88, went to be with our Lord Thursday, April 18, 2024 in Decatur. Funeral is 2:00 p.m. Friday at Boyd Church of Christ with burial at Pleasant Grove #2 Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Boyd. Craig Jordan will officiate. Pallbearers include Clinton Wolfe, Randy Holmes, Jim Bob Hampton, Randy... READ MORE >
Sharon Weiland
atowery@wcmessenger.com | May 01, 2024
A Funeral Mass for Sharon Weiland, 85, of Bridgeport, was held at 3 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, at St. John the Baptizer Catholic Church in Bridgeport. Visitation was held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, one hour prior, at the church. Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport handled arrangements. Sharon Weiland passed away on April 24,... READ MORE >
Bridget Thompson
atowery@wcmessenger.com | May 01, 2024
Decatur- Bridget Teresa Thompson, 73, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in Plano. Funeral is 10:30 am Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the First United Methodist Church in Boyd with burial at Boyd Cemetery. Family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Officiant will be Tiffany Danna. Bridget was born... READ MORE >
Dr. Rex Gerald Sheppard
atowery@wcmessenger.com | May 01, 2024
Decatur ~ Dr. Rex Gerald Sheppard, 74, went to be with our Lord Monday, April 22, 2024 in Ft. Worth. Funeral was 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2024 at First Baptist Church in Decatur with burial that followed at Emerald Hills Memorial Park in Kennedale. Family received friends 6-8:00 p.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur. Phillip Askey and... READ MORE >
Karoline “Micki” Rather
atowery@wcmessenger.com | May 01, 2024
Our dearly loved Momma, Memaw and Mimi, Karoline “Micki” Rather, departed this world after a wonderful 85 years of life on March 29, 2024, in Sugarland. She was born on Jan. 15, 1939, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. She married James “Jim” Rather on March 23, 1987, and they settled in Houston in 1996 and then later in Katy. Micki was the... READ MORE >
Lawson Woodrow Hines
atowery@wcmessenger.com | May 01, 2024
Rhome- Lawson Woodrow Hines, 77, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 in Decatur. Memorial service will be at a later date. Lawson was born Oct. 24, 1946 in Rhome to Joe Raymond and Radie Pauline (Rexroat) Hines. He married Crystal Sloan, Jan. 12, 1990 in Bridgeport. Lawson’s occupation for many years was an aircraft machinist... READ MORE >