Obituaries

Patricia Gillespie, a cherished wife and mother, departed this life on Sept. 21, 2025, in Decatur, leaving behind a legacy of faith, knowledge, service and love. She was born in Los Angeles, CA, on May 4, 1956, to Marion Todd and Donald Torres. After attending Brigham Young University she married her husband, Richard, in Provo, Utah. She later went back […]

Michael Joe Franks, 43, of Bridgeport, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life was held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at Community Church in Decatur. Michael was born on April 22, 1982, to Joe and Charmaine Franks in Denton. He was […]

Cody Hatch, 45, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at a hospital in Oklahoma. He had been fighting stage four colon cancer. He fought hard, hoped to beat it, and always maintained his sense of humor. He kept a positive attitude and even until the day he died if you asked how he was doing his standard reply was […]

Patricia Deanna Gilbert, 86, of Boyd passed from this life on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Fort Worth. Funeral service is 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at the Church of Christ in Boyd with burial at Boyd Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Thursday, at the church.  Officiant is Mark Taylor. Pallbearers include Ryan Cobb, Charlie Hanks, Randy […]

Richard Ralph Chase, 89, of Willard, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, at the Willows at Willard. He was born on Dec. 26, 1935, in Norwalk, Ohio, to the late Herman Mason and Olive (Earle) Chase, the oldest of five siblings. Richard was a 1953 graduate of Willard High School, and was a member of Grace Methodist Church. […]

Herbert Lewis “HL” Walsh, 78, of Paradise, hung up his rope and rode into eternity on Aug. 17, 2025. Born on June 16, 1947, in Phoenix, AZ, to Lewis Frederick “Knobby” Walsh Sr. and Mary Frances “Fran” Maschek, HL was the eldest of three children. An electrician by trade, HL believed in an honest day’s work and took great pride […]

Jo Ann Williams, 90, of Greenwood, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, in Decatur. Funeral is 11 a.m., Thursday, at First Baptist Church in Greenwood with burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Decatur.  Tracy Epting will officiate. Pallbearers include Dustin Wilson, Devin Wilson, Chace Williams, Brian […]

Barbara Ann York, 86, of Decatur went to be with her Lord Sunday, July 13, 2025. Celebration of Life is 2 p.m., Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Decatur Church of Christ. Barbara was born September 6, 1938, to Robert Lester and Willie Rae (Ferguson) Oliver in Speegleville. She was united in marriage September 17, 1959, to Woodrow Wilson York, Jr. […]

Paul Lambert, Jr., of Paradise, 93, passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, 2025, in Jacksboro. A memorial service for Paul will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Hawkins Funeral Home Bridgeport, and the family will receive friends one hour prior. Later in the afternoon at 3:15 p.m., Paul will be laid to rest at DFW […]

Funeral services for Wilma Smith, 94, of Decatur, is at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial at Eastside Cemetery. Visitation is from 6-8 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2025, at the funeral home. Pastor Phillip Fortenberry will officiate. Pallbearers include Landon Smith, Chance Smith, Zach Smith, Luke Smith, Cooper Smith, […]