Obituaries

Linda Duke

Linda Duke

Jun 11, 2025

Funeral services for Linda Duke, 83, of Chico, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Zion Valley Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Chico, with burial to follow at Pleasant Grove #3 in Chico. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, one hour prior to the service, at the church. Pastor Dave Tucker will officiate.

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Terry Uselton, Sr.

Terry Uselton, Sr.

May 30, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Terry Uselton, Sr., 74, of Chico, Texas, will be held at a later date.

Terry Lynn Uselton, Sr. was born March 27, 1951, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Cleo V. and Alta Oleta (Russell) Uselton, and passed away on May 30, 2025, in Decatur, Texas.

Terry attended Kennedale High School and later attended Hill County College in...

Paul Doubet

Paul Doubet

May 29, 2025

Paul Doubet was born on February 2, 1959. He joined his parents Dale and Dorothy (“Dot”), as well as brother Michael, in Waco, Texas. Paul’s early years were influenced by extended family in the area, especially his grandfather, Moco Embry. It was during Paul and Moco’s fishing trips that Paul’s love for outdoor life was found. And so, it was...

Jack Skidmore

Jack Skidmore

May 20, 2025

Memorial services for Jack Skidmore, 78, of Paradise, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2025, at RISE Church in Decatur.

Jackie “Jack” Skidmore was born on March 14, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, to Haskell and Dorthy (McBride) Skidmore, and went to be with our Lord on May 20, 2025, in Paradise, Texas.

Jack married Meredith Celeste (Green) Skidmore...

John "Johnny" Newton

John "Johnny" Newton

May 20, 2025

Graveside services for John “Johnny” Newton, 74, of Bridgeport, Texas, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will include Michael Williford, Ryan Newton, Harley Williford, Brian Newton, Joshua Newton, and Lee Newton.

John "Johnny" Randolph...

Reverend Renee Elaine Vetter

Reverend Renee Elaine Vetter

May 9, 2025

Funeral services for Reverend Renee Vetter, 73, of Alvord, Texas, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Paradise, with burial to follow at Sand Hill Cemetery in Decatur. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, an hour-and-a-half prior to the service, at the church.

Reverend Renee Elaine (Williams) Vetter was born...

Jerry Ray Mitchum

Jerry Ray Mitchum

May 8, 2025

Visitation for Jerry Mitchum, 72, of Bridgeport, Texas, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home.

Jerry Ray Mitchum, born August 31, 1952, in Amarillo, Texas, to Tommy and Mona (Stone) Mitchum, passed away on May 8, 2025, in Decatur, Texas. He married Vickie Read on June 15, 1973, in Paradise, Texas,...

Kathryn June Patterson

Kathryn June Patterson

May 8, 2025

Funeral Services for Kathryn June Patterson, 88, of Paradise, Texas, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial to follow at Eastside Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will include Kent Leewright, James Stockton, George Woolsey, Cullen...

Myrna Hicks

Myrna Hicks

May 7, 2025

Memorial Services for Myrna Hicks, 85, of Bridgeport, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. David Mosley will officiate.

Myrna Joy (McAllister) Hicks was born May 8, 1939,...

Dana (Nard) Harris

Dana (Nard) Harris

Apr 29, 2025

Memorial services for Dana (Nard) Harris, 76, of Bridgeport, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Redeemer Church-Wise County in Bridgeport.

Dana Lynnette (Nard) Butler-Sexton-Kirkland-Harris was born September 25, 1948, in Bryan, Texas, to Reginald “Bob” and Dorothy (Jackson) Nard, and went to be with our Lord on April 29, 2025, in Bridgeport, Texas.

Dana was a...

Mike Hamblin

Mike Hamblin

Apr 22, 2025

Funeral services for Mike Hamblin, 66, of Decatur, Texas will be held at 2 pm Friday, May 2, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport with burial to follow at Eastside Cemetery. Brother Bill Hughes will officiate.

Pallbearers will include Nick Scarpinato, Jimmy, Paul, Will, Casey, and Tyler Hamblin, and Honorary Pallbearer Joshua Bridwell.

Jerry Michael "Mike" Hamblin was...

David "Paperboy" Leon Smith, II

David "Paperboy" Leon Smith, II

Apr 21, 2025

Funeral services for David “Paperboy” Leon Smith, II, 34, of Bridgeport, Texas, will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial to follow at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the funeral home. Ernest Shockley will officiate.

Pallbearers will include Braxton Goode,...

Sam Maurice "Reece" Landers

Sam Maurice "Reece" Landers

Apr 17, 2025

Funeral services for Sam Maurice "Reece" Landers, 86, of Bridgeport, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Pleasant View Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, one hour prior to the service, at the church. Brother Gary Demmitt will officiate.

Pallbearers will include James...

Nina Jean Weston

Nina Jean Weston

Apr 16, 2025

Funeral services for Nina Jean Weston, 84, of Boyd, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial to follow at Garvin Cemetery in Boyd. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Pastor Mike Mojica will...

Samantha Kaye Crowder

Samantha Kaye Crowder

Apr 12, 2025

A Visitation for Samantha Crowder, 49, of Jacksboro, Texas, will be from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas.

Samantha Kaye (Hicks) Crowder was born December 7, 1975, in Dallas, Texas, to Monnie and Pamela (Freestone) Hicks, and peacefully passed away on April 12, 2025. She was a dedicated phlebotomist and also...

Teresa Kaiser

Teresa Kaiser

Apr 5, 2025

A visitation for Teresa Kaiser, 66, of Chico, Texas, will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025, at Hudson and Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. 

Teresa Victoria (White) Kaiser was born February 9, 1959, in Bridgeport, Texas, to R.T. and Myrna (Sprague) White, and peacefully passed away April 5, 2025, in Chico, Texas.

Teresa was a beloved individual who...

Bonnie Chambers

Bonnie Chambers

Apr 4, 2025

Funeral services for Bonnie Chambers, 69, of Paradise, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday April 14, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial to follow at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12-2 p.m. Monday, two hours prior to the service, at the funeral home. Dr. Shawn Brewer will officiate.

Pallbearers will include...

Darrell Sanders

Darrell Sanders

Apr 2, 2025

Funeral services for Darrell Sanders, 68, of Chico, Texas, will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Victory Church in Decatur, with burial to follow at Chico Cemetery in Chico. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will include Kevin Ooten, Marshall Sanders, Clint Bitner, Jeremy Bitner,...

Dale King

Dale King

Apr 1, 2025

Memorial services for Dale King, 78, of Decatur, Texas, formerly of Lake Bridgeport, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Craig Jordan will officiate.

Carroll “Dale” King, born on June 11,...

Leota "Lee" Hodges

Leota "Lee" Hodges

Apr 1, 2025

Funeral services for Leota "Lee" Hodges, 104, of North Richland Hills, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2025, at Legacy Church of Christ in North Richland Hills, with a visitation at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the service, at the church. Burial will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Woodland Cemetery...