Obituaries

Jan 17, 2019

Graveside services for Carl W. Flippin, 99, of Decatur, Texas will be 1:00 pm, Monday, January 21, 2019 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur, officiated by Pastor Gerre Joiner. Carl passed away Thursday, January 17 in Decatur.

Carl was born May 3, 1919 in Randlett, Oklahoma to Arrie and Frances (Bumgarner) Flippin. On  October 5, 1940 he married his wife Helen Schmelzla...

Jan 17, 2019

Services for Eula Mae Hutto-Burton known as Granny, 78, of Rhome, Texas awoke in Heaven on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Graveside services will be 10 am, Monday, January 21, 2019 at Smyrna Cemetery in Sunset, Texas, officiated by Reverend Steven Bernard.  Visitation will be from 4 – 6 pm on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Jones Family Funeral Home in...

Jan 13, 2019

Korwin "Joe" Goodwin, 83, of Decatur passed away at home January 13, 2019 in Decatur. Funeral services will be at 10 am Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Decatur. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-7 pm at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur. A graveside service at Auburn Cemetery in Cherokee, OK will follow on Friday morning at 10:30...

Jan 11, 2019

Services for William E. ‘Bill’ Wood, 72, of Cottondale, Texas will be 10:00 am Monday, January 14, 2019 at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise, officiated by Pastor Rocky Johnson. Burial will follow in Cottondale Cemetery. Pallbearers are Justin Wood, Jacob Wood, Brandon Sessions, Zachary Wood, Blake Brewer, Brayden Brewer, and Josh Cook. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Sunday, January 13...

Jan 8, 2019

Come celebrate with me for I am on my way home to be with my heavenly Father.

Herman Franklin Dowdy, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2019 in Bridgeport, Texas.

No formal visitation, the family will be at the home on 1711 Lanice Ave, Bridgeport.

Graveside services will be at East Bridgeport Cemetery on...

Jan 3, 2019

Jeffery Allen Scheller, 28, of Chico went to be with the Lord on January 3, 2019.  Memorial service will be at 10:00 AM Monday, January 7, at First Baptist Church of Chico.  Pastor Jackie Karch will officiate. Family will receive friends 2:00-4:00 pm Sunday at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

He was born October 23, 1990 in Decatur Texas.  He was...

Jan 2, 2019

A graveside service for Sherry Gale (Harral) Taylor, 70, of Bridgeport, Texas will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 5, 2019 in Willow Point Cemetery, south of Bridgeport. Rev. Gary Sessions will officiate. No visitation is planned. Sherry passed away Wednesday, January 2 in Decatur.

She was born in Denton, Texas June 24, 1948 to Eugene ‘Jack’ and Nellie M. (Anderson) Harral....

Dec 30, 2018

Jerry Wayne Hopkins, 78, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2018.  Jerry had a stroke on December 10th as he was preparing to play golf, a game he loved with friends he cherished. Services will be Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 6-8 PM at...

Dec 29, 2018

James (Jim) Richard Clark, Jr. went to be with our Lord and Savior on December 29, 2018 after a long, difficult illness.  A time of visitation and remembrance will be held at Boyd Church of Christ on Monday, December 31 at 1 PM followed by funeral services at 2 PM.  Burial will follow at Cottondale Cemetery. 

He was born August 17, 1941...

Dec 27, 2018

A private family service will be held at a later date for Joe Alan Harclerode of Chico, Texas. Joe passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 52.

He was born in Olney, Texas October 22, 1966 to parents Joe Lesley and Thelma Louise (Moody) Harclerode. He attended elementary school in Chico. Later the family...

Dec 26, 2018

No services are planned for David Lee Elliston, 73, of Bridgeport. David passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Decatur.

David was born December 27, 1944 in Pyatt, Arkansas to Gwen Elliston, and he was a US Air Force veteran. He was self employed.

He is survived by his daughters Tamara Cooper and husband Tim of Runaway Bay, Texas, and Tanya Green...

Dec 20, 2018

Iva Jean Powell, 88, passed away December 20, 2018 in Decatur. No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Home-Decatur.

Jean was born April 27, 1930 in Decatur to Verl and Morine Phillips. She worked in the oil field industry where she evaluated well capacity production and managed oil leases. Jean will be dearly...

Dec 15, 2018

Services for T. Garrett Glenn Underwood, 26, of Paradise, Texas will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Cates Street Church of Christ in Bridgeport, Texas. Burial will follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Minister Scott Strother will officiate. Pallbearers are Keith Eustace, Rusty Tedder, Tuff Morgan, Gunner Woods, Cody Cook, and Eric Rutledge. Visitation will be from...

Dec 10, 2018

Tim Steelman, 59, of Decatur passed away December 10, 2018 in Decatur. Funeral service will be Thursday December 13, 2018 at 10:00 am at Community Church with Pastor Chris Wann officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Wednesday at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.

Tim was born November 29, 1959 in Lubbock to Tommy and...

Dec 3, 2018

Services for Rolando Rosa, Jr., 55, of Decatur, Texas will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Victory Family Church in Decatur, officiated by Pastor Allen Bates. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. Pallbearers are Tito Garcia, Daniel Rosa, Estevan Rosa, Michael Ramos, Matthew Ramos, and Moses Ramos. Honorary pallbearers are Jaime Rosa and Paco Aranda. Visitation...

Nov 28, 2018

A special night to honor those loved ones who've passed away during 2018 will be held at 6 pm, Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Kevin Casey, Bereavement Coordinator for Solaris Hospice, will emcee this night of Peace & Hope. A special remembrance tree will be on display, highlighting the deceased, and a slideshow will showcase each member....

Nov 25, 2018

Betty Nevesta Jones, 85, longtime resident of Bridgeport, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, November 29 at First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport, officiated by Pastor Rick Davis. Burial will follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Pallbearers are Josh Johnston, Nathan Robinson, Bouie Stewart, Colin Jones, Craig Barrett, and Edgar Judd....

Nov 19, 2018

Nov 17, 2018

Services for Patsy Von Heuvel, 87, of Paradise, Texas will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Paradise, officiated by Pastor Chad Welty. Burial will follow in Paradise Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brandon Buffington, Caleb Buffington, Trenton Buffington, Dale Brewer, Jarrett Holt, and Chris Holt. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, November 19 at Jones Family...

Nov 15, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Monte Dale Fenton of Bridgeport, Texas announces his passing on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the age of 63. He was born March 30, 1955 in Woodward, Oklahoma.

Monte will be remembered by his wife and best friend of 40 years, Kim, and his children A.J. Abrantes and husband Luke of Bridgeport,...