Decatur ~ Penny Annette Miller, 67, of Decatur went to be with our Lord Friday, March 31, 2023. Penny was born Aug. 16, 1955, to Jimmy and Charlotte Jean (Yale) McClure in Bridgeport. She was united in marriage Sept, 3, 1984, to Gerald Miller in Alvord. They were married for 24 years until his passing in 2008. Penny was a […]
Obituaries

Mark Livingston Hooper
1948-2023Mark Livingston Hooper, 75, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, April 28, 2023, at home. A celebration of his life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Crossroads Church, 1400 S. Deer Park Road in Decatur. He was born March 13, 1948, in Fort Worth, to Delbert Percy and Grace Evelyn (Livingston) Hooper. They both […]

Jerry Moore
1934-2023Jerry Moore, 88, of Fort Worth passed away May 13, 2023. He was born June 22, 1934, in Burnet. Jerry and his wife, Modene, and their family lived in Decatur from 1978 to 2005. Jerry enjoyed a 35-year career in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant in charge of the flight line at Carswell AFB, now […]

Jesse G. Renteria Jr.
1945-2023Jesse G. Renteria Jr., 77, of Decatur gained his wings May 11, 2023, in Dallas. Jesse was born Sept. 27, 1945, to Jesse G. Renteria Sr. and Amelia Cervantes Renteria in Ranger. After graduating from Ranger High School in 1965, he enlisted in the Navy. After completing his service, he then joined the Dallas Fire Department as an EMT. Later, […]

Kenneth Allen Baker
1966-2023Kenneth Allen Baker, 56, went to be with our Lord Friday, May 5, 2023. Funeral is 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur, with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Nick McRae will officiate. Pallbearers include Tim Baker, Shaun Barret, Dr. William McGee, Dr. Jeff Williams, […]
Helen Ruth Cantrell Cryer
1934-2023Lake Bridgeport ~ Helen Ruth Cantrell Cryer, 86, went to be with our Lord Friday, May 5, 2023, in Lake Bridgeport. Helen was born on March 24, 1934, to L.P. and Verna Ruth (Day) Cantrell in Collingsworth County. She was a beloved mother and a friend to many who will miss her dearly. Helen was preceded in death by her […]

Eddie “Big-C” Carter
1945-2023Eddie “Big-C” Carter, 77, of Carrollton, formerly of Wise County, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 4, 2023. Funeral is 9 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Metrocrest Funeral Home, 1810 N. Perry Road, Carrollton. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Committal service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 18 at DFW […]

Betty Atkins
1933-2023Decatur ~ Betty Jean Atkins, 90, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Funeral is 2 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023, at Hawkins Funeral Home Chapel in Decatur with burial at Oaklawn Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Pallbearers include Tony Brazell, Shelby Hicks, Troy Brazell, Richard Wolverton and Joe Brazell. Betty […]

Norma Cook Anderson
1944-2022Bridgeport ~ Norma Cook Anderson, 78, went to be with our Lord Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Decatur. Funeral is 11 a.m. Friday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Norma was born on July 7, 1944, to Clarence D. and […]

David Tackel
1951-2023Fort Worth ~ David Tackel, 72, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Azle. Funeral was Friday, May 5, 2023, at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial at Paradise Cemetery. David was born on Jan. 23, 1951, to William and Ellon Faye (Kaker) Tackel in Bridgeport. He was united in marriage to Carol McClendon on […]