Obituaries

Richard Nichols

Richard Nichols

Oct 17, 2013

Richard (Bill) Nichols 81, of Slidell, Louisiana, previously of Bridgeport, Texas, left the bounds of earth and winged his way through the heavens to the waiting arms of his Lord and Savior at 3:35 PM on October 17, 2013. After a battle with cancer, he was awarded his trip home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday,...

Micheal Hood

Micheal Hood

Oct 16, 2013

Micheal Dee Hood, 44, of Alvord, Texas passed away October 16, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, October 21, 2013 in the Chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas, with burial at Jim Ned Cemetery. Steve Gray will officiate. Pallbearers are Jody Hood, Jason Hood, Sidney Hood, Chuck Hood, Billy Hood, and Monty Forbus....

Mike Manning

Mike Manning

Oct 14, 2013

Michael Wayne Manning, 61, of Fort Worth, formerly of Bridgeport passed away Monday, October 14, 2013 in Lake Worth. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 17 in the chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, officiated by Pastor Jack Skidmore. Burial will follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bob Kenyon, Elvy Kenyon, Lesley Hail, Billy...

Bill McElhaney

Bill McElhaney

Oct 14, 2013

Services for Wise County Judge Bill McElhaney, 67, of Bridgeport will be Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 10:30 am at the Decatur Civic Center in Decatur. Burial will be private. Pallbearers will be Wise County Sheriff's Honor Guard. McElhaney died Monday, October 14 after collapsing during a commissioners court meeting in Decatur. Bill, a lifelong resident of Bridgeport, was serving...

Eston Poland

Eston Poland

Oct 9, 2013

Funeral services for Eston O. Poland, 92, of Fort Worth, Texas will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 11:00 am at Southwood Baptist Church in Fort Worth, officiated by Bro. Les Doyle. Visitation will also be at the church, prior to the service, from 9-11 am. Burial will be at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas at 2:15 pm. A...

Atza Manuel

Atza Manuel

Oct 5, 2013

Atza Lottie Manuel, 73, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Saturday, October 5, 2013 at home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 8, 2013, in the Chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Burial will follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Pastors Earnest Patterson and Jerry Pittman will officiate. Pallbearers are Gerald Geer, William Gaines, Barry Whitehead, Glenn...

Lindy King

Lindy King

Sep 18, 2013

Services for Lindy G. King, 65, of Bridgeport will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, officiated by First Baptist Church of Paradise pastor David Kelly. Lindy died in Dallas Wednesday, September 18. Burial will follow at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bart King, Blake King, Billy Jack Martin, Beaumont Brown,...

Floyd Smith

Floyd Smith

Sep 17, 2013

Floyd Herman Smith, 53, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in Bridgeport, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, September 21, 2013 at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Floyd was born May 23, 1960, in Greenwood, South Carolina to Maggie (Weaghington) and Ralph H. Smith. He was a ranch hand who enjoyed fishing, working on cars, and reading. He...

Roy Harris

Roy Harris

Sep 17, 2013

Roy "PopaTop" Harris, 59, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 in Dallas, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at West Bridgeport Cemetery. Roy was born May 5, 1954, in Orange County, California to Violet (Wingate) and Jack Harris. He lived in Wise County for most of his adult...

Jimmie Pollock

Jimmie Pollock

Sep 10, 2013

A memorial service for Jimmie Pollock, 76, of Bridgeport will be held Friday, September 13, 2013 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport at 2:00 pm, officiated by Brother Mike Wiltcher. Jimmie died Tuesday, September 10 in Bridgeport. He was born January 25, 1937 to Adrose Lee and Ethel Lucille (Jacobs) Pollock. Jimmie was a hard working father who enjoyed...

Edna Pinkerton

Edna Pinkerton

Sep 10, 2013

Edna Belle Pinkerton, 92, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. There will be a family visitation at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport on Sunday, September 15 from 1:00-2:30 pm. A graveside service will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur on Monday, September 16 at 10:00 am. Son-in-law Bill Hughes will officiate. Pallbearers are Bobby...

Willie B Byers

Willie B Byers

Sep 8, 2013

Willie B Byers, 89, of Jacksboro, Texas passed away Sunday, September 8, 2013 in Bridgeport. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at Paradise Cemetery in Paradise, Texas. Pastor Darrell Ray Hatley will officiate. Pallbearers are B. J. Rhoudes, Jim Tackett, Gregg Truitt, Sean Williams, Russell Stephens, Paul Martin. Visitation will be from 6:00 -...

Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams

Sep 6, 2013

A memorial service for Patricia Ann Williams, 57, of Lake Bridgeport will be held Monday, September 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, officiated by Pastor Gary Veazey. Patricia was born September 1, 1956 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Huey and Effie Mae (Armstrong) Fourd. Patricia loved spending time with her grandchildren, and helping people. She...

Robert 'Chip' Foster

Robert 'Chip' Foster

Sep 4, 2013

A memorial service for Robert 'Chip' Foster, age 66, of Cottondale will be held Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Cottondale at 2:00 pm. Chip died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family and his beloved dogs. His memorial will be attended by the North Texas Honor Guard, Patriot Guard Riders,...

V.M. Hill

V.M. Hill

Sep 1, 2013

Viness Monroe "Coach" Hill Jr., 84, of Bridgeport, Texas died Sunday, September 1, 2013 in Bridgeport. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the First Baptist Church of Bridgeport with burial in the East Bridgeport Cemetery. Pastor Joey Vick will officiate. A final tribute with military honors will be presented by the Wise County...

Jimmy Wells

Jimmy Wells

Aug 29, 2013

A graveside service for Jimmy L. Wells, 72, of Ranger, Texas will be held Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Bullock Cemetery in Ranger, officiated by Ronny Guess. Jimmy was born in Ranger January 1, 1941 to Rudy and Opal (Dempsey) Wells. He worked for Lone Star Gas for more than 30 years. His hobbies included hunting and...

Melissa Capps

Melissa Capps

Aug 23, 2013

Melissa Jean Capps, 36, of Chico, Texas, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 in Decatur, Texas. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Chico. Burial will follow in Pleasant Grove Cemetery No. 3 east of Chico. Pastor Edward Edington will officiate. Pallbearers are Larry Caldwell, Glynn Caldwell, Johnnie Capps, Rudy Engleke,...

Randy Nabors

Randy Nabors

Aug 23, 2013

A memorial service for Randy Carroll Nabors, 69, of Bridgeport will be held Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport at 2:00 pm. He died Friday, August 23, 2013 in Bridgeport. Randy was born December 31, 1943 in Bridgeport to R.J. and Lois Juanita (Knox) Nabors. He was a retired owner of T&R Trucking in Bridgeport....

Donald Richey

Donald Richey

Aug 19, 2013

Donald Sam "Buddy" Richey, 74, of Jacksboro, Texas passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 in Decatur. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Cundiff Cemetery in Cundiff, Texas. Bill Myers will officiate. Pallbearers are Chase Coffman, Josh Richey, Chris Richey, Leah Geeslin, Derek Richey, and Monty Forbus. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00...

Sharon Daves

Sharon Daves

Aug 6, 2013

Sharon Gail Deaton Daves, 64, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday, August 9, 2013 in the Chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home. Burial will follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Pastor Joey Vick will officiate. Pallbearers are Wesley Bo Hall, Paul Simpson, Dusty Wilson, Jimmy Wade McDaniel, Jr.,...

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