Obituaries

Robert Boland

Robert Boland

Apr 26, 2016

Robert James “Bob” Boland, 80, of Decatur, passed away on, Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Funeral services will be Friday, April 29, at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Decatur with burial to follow at Alvord Cemetery. Family will receive visitors on Thursday from 6-8 PM at Chancellor and Jones Family Funeral Home. Mr. Boland was owner and operator...

Norris Cheves

Norris Cheves

Apr 19, 2016

Norris Devawn Cheves returned to his Lord Tuesday, April 19, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Willow Point, Texas on September 25, 1926, he lived most of his life in Bridgeport and Fort Worth, Texas. Norris is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joyce Armes Cheves of Bridgeport; daughters Kay Cheves Walker and husband George of...

Margaret McDaniel

Margaret McDaniel

Apr 14, 2016

Margaret “PeeWee” Preskitt Brown McDaniel, 90, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 in Denton after a brief illness. Funeral services are at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Bible Baptist Church in Bridgeport. Burial will be in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Dr. Dale Webster will officiate. Pallbearers are Jeremy Hardy, Jody Thiebaud, Bob Waters, Ken Briere, Colton...

Betty Huggins

Betty Huggins

Apr 13, 2016

Betty J. Huggins, 88, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Bridgeport. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Betty was born July 12, 1927, in Decatur, Texas to Gertie Mae (Foster) and Robert Hale Rich. She attended the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport and enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing cards, reading, crossword puzzles,...

Terry Hamblin

Terry Hamblin

Mar 31, 2016

Terry Ray Hamblin, 60, of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 in Fort Worth. A private memorial service will be held. Terry was born June 14, 1955, in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Dorothy Jean (Jones) and William Senter Hamblin, Sr. He was self-employed and owned an appliance repair business. He graduated from Bridgeport High...

Lloyd Skinner

Lloyd Skinner

Mar 30, 2016

Lloyd Charles Skinner, 78, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 in Decatur, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, April 4, 2016 in the Chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home, with burial at Thomas Cemetery. Reverend Allen Bates will officiate. Pallbearers are Roy Reus, Zach Trafford, Connor McHugh, Steve Skinner, Steven Kay, Tommy Kay,...

Craig Smith

Craig Smith

Mar 29, 2016

Craig Hall Smith, 74, of Runaway Bay, Texas passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Bridgeport, Texas. No services are planned at this time. Craig was born January 26, 1942 in Los Angeles, California to Alberta Valentine (Haberfelde) and Cloyd Daniel Smith. He was a Civil War historian and avid WWE sports fan with a wonderful sense of humor who...

Bill Ray

Bill Ray

Mar 22, 2016

Johnnie Wilson “Bill” Ray, 69, of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in Bridgeport. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, March 29 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport. Bill was born in Decatur, Texas May 22, 1946 to Woodrow Wilson and Johnie (Rickels) Ray. After high school graduation, Bill earned his BS degree from...

Sue Robinson

Sue Robinson

Mar 22, 2016

A memorial service for Margret Sue Robinson, 81, of Chico will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. She passed away Wednesday, March 23 in Denton. Sue was born in Chico, Texas January 19, 1935 to John and Catherine (Ross) Meek. She was a legal assistant. On December 29, 1973, Sue...

Ashley Andrew

Ashley Andrew

Mar 19, 2016

A graveside service for Ashley Marie Andrew, 32, of Bridgeport will be Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 10:00 am at East Bridgeport Cemetery, officiated by Bro. Melvin Castleberry. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 23 from 6-8 pm at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Ashley passed away Saturday, March 19 at home. Ashley was born September 24, 1983 in Weatherford,...

Buddy Bailey

Buddy Bailey

Mar 17, 2016

Buddy Charles Bailey, 82, of Chico, formerly of Bridgeport passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Chico. A private service is planned at a later date. Buddy was born December 11, 1933 in Bridgeport, Texas to Bud and Myrtie (Early) Bailey. After attending college for two years, Buddy joined the Army and served his country for two years. On January...

Bettie Compton

Bettie Compton

Mar 17, 2016

Bettie Sue Compton, of Runaway Bay, Texas passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Bridgeport at the age of 92. A private service will be held at a later date. Bettie was born in Kenton, Tennessee to Bernie and Virginia (King) Kerr on July 27, 1923. Bettie was a high school graduate and attended a business college for two years....

Doris Watson

Doris Watson

Mar 6, 2016

Doris Watson, 91, of Decatur, Texas, beloved wife, mother and “Nanny,” went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at The Hills Nursing Home in Decatur. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in the Chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas. Burial will follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Ernie...

Wilson Hale

Wilson Hale

Mar 3, 2016

Wilson Earl “Webo” Hale, Sr., 73, of Paradise, Texas passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 in Denton, Texas. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Monday, March 7, 2016 at Wilson Prairie Cemetery in Bridgeport, Texas. Brother James Hurst will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport....

Wayne Andreasen

Wayne Andreasen

Feb 22, 2016

Funeral services for Wayne Axel Andreasen, 77, of Bridgeport will be Friday, February 26, 2016 at 11:00 am at Jones Family Funeral Home, officiated by Bro. Charles Reed. Burial will follow in West Bridgeport Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, February 25 from 6-8 pm, also at Jones. He passed away Monday, February 22 in Bridgeport. Wayne was born February 27,...

Raymond Cruz

Raymond Cruz

Feb 21, 2016

Raymond Cruz, Sr, 58, of Decatur, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 25, at 12:00 PM in the chapel at Chancellor and Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur with burial to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur, Texas. Family will receive visitors on Wednesday, February 24, from 6-7 PM at the funeral home....

Peggy Raven

Peggy Raven

Feb 18, 2016

Peggy Buffington Raven passed peacefully from this world on February 18, 2016 in Bridgeport. She was born in Dalhart, Texas to Reed and Jackie Buffington, and later moved to Decatur, Texas, where she graduated high school. She later graduated from the University of Texas at Austin, and worked for Convair Aircraft Corporation in Fort Worth. It was during this time...

Benigno Bejaran

Benigno Bejaran

Feb 12, 2016

Benigno S. “Benny” Bejaran, 70, of Boyd, TX, passed away on February 12, 2016, in Boyd. Funeral services will be Monday, February 15, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Chancellor and Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur with the Rev. Bo Johnson officiating. Family visitation will be one hour prior to service. Mr. Bejaran was the Associate Pastor of Living Word...

Beverly Williams

Beverly Williams

Feb 6, 2016

Beverly Jean Williams, 42, of Chico, Texas passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Friday, February 12, 2016 in the Chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Pastor James Varnadore will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Beverly was born March 2, 1973...

Earl Huffstetler

Earl Huffstetler

Feb 6, 2016

Earl Huffstetler, 86, of Runaway Bay, Texas passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 in Decatur, Texas. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 9, 2016 in the Chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas. Todd Blair will officiate. Pallbearers are Bill McPherson, Tommy Barrett, Jacob Cheshier, Kameron Cheshier, Matthew Edwards, and Bob Strole. Visitation will be...