Obituaries

Kemper Walker

Kemper Walker

Oct 24, 2012

Kemper Fall Walker, 75, of Bridgeport, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in Decatur following a brief illness. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday evening, October 28, 4-6 pm, at Jones Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Funeral services will be conducted at Ascension and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 5094 Hwy 380 near Bridgeport, with Father DeWayne Adams officiating on Monday October 29th at...

Donald Ashley

Donald Ashley

Sep 7, 2012

Donald Ray Ashley, 63, of Chico, Texas passed away Friday, September 7, 2012, in Dallas. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in Cumby Cemetery in Chico. Visitation was from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Monday, September 10, 2012, at Jones Family Funeral Home, Bridgeport. Donnie was born September 3, 1949, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Melba...

Billy O'Dell

Billy O'Dell

Sep 4, 2012

Billy Ray O'Dell, Jr., 58, of Bridgeport, Texas died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 in Bridgeport. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Billy was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1953 in Decatur, Texas to Billy Ray O'Dell, Sr. and Betty (George) O'Dell. He was a retired diesel technician who enjoyed fishing, swimming and visiting with...

Elisha Shellnut

Elisha Shellnut

Aug 26, 2012

Elisha Andrew "Bill" Shellnut, Jr., 81, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012, in Bridgeport. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 28, 2012, in the Chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Reverend Carroll Smith and Reverend Gary Sessions will officiate. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Monday, August 27, 2012,...

John Monroe

John Monroe

Aug 26, 2012

John Jerry "Dobber" Monroe, Jr., 52, of Chico, Texas, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012, in Bridgeport, Texas. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 30, 2012, in Chico Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, August 29, 2012, at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Dobber was born August 10, 1960, in Bridgeport...

Russell Neill

Russell Neill

Aug 20, 2012

Russell Neill, 81, of Bridgeport, Texas, passed away Monday, August 20, 2012, in Watauga, Texas. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, August 23, 2012, in the Chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Russell was born September 29, 1930, in Hawley, Texas, to Anna (Rushing) and William Ernest Neill. He was married to Reva Neill...

Billy Webb

Billy Webb

Aug 16, 2012

Billy J. Webb, 67, of Lake Bridgeport, Texas, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012, at home. Billy was born November 24, 1944, in Sherman, Texas to Winnie (Duger) and Charles Oscar Webb. He was a truck driver. Billy served his country in the U. S. Army. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family. He is survived by two sons:...

Mara Ooten

Mara Ooten

Aug 1, 2012

Services for 28-year old Mara K. Ooten of Bridgeport will be held Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 10 am at the Cates Street Church of Christ in Bridgeport, officiated by Sam Starr. Mara died July 31, 2012 in Irving. Pallbearers are Ryan Ooten, Nick Bolton, Rob Shannon, Chad Morrow, Nick Copeland, and Shiloh Shannon. Mara was the daughter of Richard...

Helen Early

Helen Early

Jul 22, 2012

Helen Joyce Early, 79, of Bridgeport, Texas, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, in Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in the Chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Burial will follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Craig Erb will officiate. Helen was born January 30, 1933, in Decatur, Texas to Allie...

Edith Baker

Edith Baker

Jul 17, 2012

Edith Estelle Baker, 91, of Kempner, Texas, formerly of Chico, Texas, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012 in Harker Heights, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, July 20, 2012 at Chico Cemetery. Larry Whitaker will officiate. Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday, July 19, 2012 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport,...

Marie Hastings

Marie Hastings

Jul 12, 2012

Dorothy Marie Hastings, 83 years of age, of Chico, Texas passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday, July 17 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas, officiated by Pastor Donald McMaster of New Beginnings Church in Chico. A short graveside service and interment will...

Lavon Wolff

Lavon Wolff

Jul 9, 2012

Lavon Wolff, 74, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Monday, July 9, 2012, in Bridgeport. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Balsora Baptist Church. Burial will follow in West Bridgeport Cemetery. Brother Glenn Connell will officiate. Pallbearers are Ted Rarick, Bobby Eason, Curtis West, Carroll Franklin, Marshall Coleman, and Jimmy Riley. Honorary pallbearers are Bobby...

Brenda Woodruff

Brenda Woodruff

Jul 7, 2012

Brenda Lee (Mom) Woodruff, 54, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away at her home on Saturday, July 7, 2012. A private memorial service will be held at her home on Monday night. Mark Benton will officiate. Brenda was born August 28, 1957, in Waltham, Massachusetts to Ingrid (Uhlin) and Richard Malmgren. She was a cook for several nursing homes in Wise...

Mary Donald

Mary Donald

Jun 13, 2012

MaryAlice Donald, 96, of Bridgeport, Texas, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012, in Bridgeport. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AMMonday, June 18, 2012, at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Bill Donald and Don Robinson will officiate. Marywas born January 4, 1916, in Marion, Louisiana to Celeste (Edwards)and Emmitt Calloway. She received herteaching certificate from Louisiana Tech. She married G. O. Donald...

William Hall

William Hall

Jun 7, 2012

William Charles "Dub" Hall, 85, of Graford, Texas died June 7, 2012 in Fort Worth. A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, June 11 at the First Baptist Church of Possum Kingdom. Visitation will be held from 10-11 am, prior to the service. Burial will follow at 2:30 pm at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville. Pallbearers are Bill Hall,...

Saul Rodriguez

Saul Rodriguez

Jun 5, 2012

Saul Alejandro Rodriguez, 16, of Bridgeport passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Bridgeport. A funeral in Mexico is scheduled at a later date. Saul was born to Saul R. and Martina (Oviedo) Rodriguez on July 9, 1995 in Monterrey, Mexico. Saul had just finished his junior year at BHS. He leaves behind his parents of Bridgeport; a brother Bryan,...

Vivian Thomas

Vivian Thomas

Jun 2, 2012

Vivian Thomas, 90, of Chico, Texas passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Bridgeport, Texas. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 5, 2012, in Chico Cemetery. Joey Vick will officiate. Pallbearers are Billy Mack Davidson, Larry Byers, George Byers, David Byers, Jerry Whatley, and Eddy Calicott. Visitation is 6:00 - 8:00 PM Monday, June 4, 2012,...

Elaine Coursey

Elaine Coursey

May 28, 2012

Mary Elaine Coursey, 76, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Monday, May 28, 2012, in Bridgeport. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 1, 2012, at Grace Fellowship Church in Paradise, Texas. Rick Cooper will officiate. Donations may be made to the Grace Fellowship Church or the American Diabetes Association. Elaine was born April 19, 1936 in...

James Cox

James Cox

May 22, 2012

James Cox, 85, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Bridgeport. Graveside services are at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 24, 2012 in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Reverend Larry Potts will officiate. James was born December 1, 1926, in Lamesa, Texas to Margaret (Drennon) and James A. Cox. He was a member of the Bridgeport Riding Club. James enjoyed...

Nelda Shawn

Nelda Shawn

May 21, 2012

Nelda Shawn, 56, of Bridgeport, Texas passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 in Decatur. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, May 24, 2012, at Balsora Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Willow Point Cemetery. Mark Buckner will officiate. Pallbearers are Bobby Cantrell, Wesley Cantrell, Charlie McDaniel, Wade McDaniel, Mikie W. Parsons and Dustin Anglin. Honorary pallbearers are Orville...

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