Obituaries

Debra McKibben

Debra McKibben

Jan 1, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Debra McKibben, a cherished soul who graced our lives with her kindness and vivacity. Born on January 28, 1959, in Slaton, Texas, Debra filled her years with joy and love, ultimately leaving this world peacefully at her residence in Bridgeport, Texas, surrounded by her beloved family on January 1,...

Rick Young

Rick Young

Dec 30, 2024

Funeral services for Rick Young, 49, of Rhome, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Aurora Baptist Church in Aurora, Texas, with burial to follow at Aurora Cemetery. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the church.

Pallbearers will include Bryan Miles, Chris Miles, Austin Butler, Phillip Miles, Randy Lee, Carson Young,...

Ryan "Bubba" Welch

Ryan "Bubba" Welch

Dec 11, 2024

Memorial services for Ryan “Bubba” Welch, 34, of Fort Worth, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Rev. Jeff Wickwire and Rev. Dan Williams will officiate.

Ryan “Bubba” Welch was born May 8, 1990, to Michael and Victoria (Forester) Welch, in Fort Worth, Texas, and went to be...

Barbara E. Caudle

Barbara E. Caudle

Dec 11, 2024

Funeral services for Barbara Caudle, 87, of Bridgeport, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas, with a burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Jacksboro, Texas. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home....

Tommie Choate

Tommie Choate

Dec 7, 2024

Funeral services for Tommie Choate, 79, of Paradise, Texas, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, with burial to follow at Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, at the funeral home. Brother Melvin Castleberry will officiate.

Pallbearers will include Andrew Summersett,...

Sandra Whitehead

Sandra Whitehead

Dec 5, 2024

Graveside services for Sandra Whitehead, 84, of Paradise, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Brother Gary Demmitt will officiate.

Pallbearers will include Shawn James, Rickey Shephard, Eric Shephard, JC Goodman, Haiden...

Amy Nichole Traister

Amy Nichole Traister

Nov 29, 2024

Memorial services for Amy Nichole Traister, 36, of Lake Bridgeport, Texas, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. 

Amy Nichole Traister was born on February 25, 1988, to Robert and Teresa (Thompson) Traister. She passed from this life to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on November 29, 2024,...

Eva Johnson

Eva Johnson

Nov 27, 2024

On November 27, 2024, we lost a Mother. Eva Nell Johnson, wife of the late Roger Johnson, passed quickly and painlessly after a short illness. She was born on February 12, 1940, in Raymondville, TX. She was residing in Forestburg, TX, at the time of her passing. She graduated from Edcouch-Elsa High School in 1958.

Eva Johnson was perfectly imperfect, and...

David Ray Deering

David Ray Deering

Nov 26, 2024

A visitation for David Ray Deering, 36, of Paradise, Texas, will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

David Ray Deering was born on September 27, 1988, in Denton, Texas, to Robert and Marsha (Buckner) Deering, and passed away on November 26, 2024, in Decatur, Texas. David was known for...

Curt Wilkins

Curt Wilkins

Nov 25, 2024

Graveside services for Curt Wilkins, 66, of Fort Worth, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Paradise Cemetery in Paradise, Texas. Pastor Glenn Waldon will officiate. 

Pallbearers will include Chuck Summers, Rob Ingram, Nash Ingram, Kyle Sinclair, Max Thompson, and James White.

Curt Wilkins was born on April 16, 1958, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Tom and...

Abigail Yeffeth

Abigail Yeffeth

Nov 20, 2024

A private memorial service for Abigail Yeffeth, 26, of Fort Worth, Texas, will be held at a later date. 

Born on Oct. 5, 1998, Abby lived a life filled with creativity, passion, and love. She had a natural artistic gift, reflected in her talent for music, songwriting, and guitar playing. Abby’s creativity also extended to videography; while in high school, she...

Jessica Marie Carow

Jessica Marie Carow

Nov 15, 2024

A private service for Jessica Carow, 48, of Alvord, Texas, will be held at a later date. 

Jessica Marie Carow was born on April 2, 1976, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to Charlie and Judy Carow, and peacefully passed away on November 15, 2024. She was a cherished individual who dedicated over 15 years of her career to working with American...

Cynthia (Bronson) Barcelou

Cynthia (Bronson) Barcelou

Nov 13, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Cynthia (Bronson) Barcelou, 62, of Crafton, Texas, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Morris Memorial Methodist Church in Chico, Texas. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Pastor Bill Moore will officiate.

Cynthia Ann Bronson Barcelou, a home healthcare...

Martina (Ortiz) Alvarez

Martina (Ortiz) Alvarez

Nov 12, 2024

Funeral Mass for Martina (Ortiz) Alvarez, 70, of Bridgeport, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 15, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation will be held from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, November 14, at the funeral home, with a Rosary beginning at 6 p.m. Reverend Sergio Diaz will officiate.

Martina (Ortiz) Alvarez was born on...

Aubrey "A.D." Dean Franks

Aubrey "A.D." Dean Franks

Nov 7, 2024

Graveside services for Aubrey “A.D.” Dean Franks, 87, of Bridgeport, Texas, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 14, 2024, at Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport. Chaplain John Eaton will officiate.

Aubrey “A.D.” Dean Franks was born on August 23, 1937, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Effie Otto, and peacefully passed away on November 7, 2024, in Decatur, Texas. A.D. lived...

Brenda (Tate) Shanklin

Brenda (Tate) Shanklin

Nov 4, 2024

Graveside services for Brenda (Tate) Shanklin, 79, of Roanoke, Texas, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, November 11, 2024, at Vashti Cemetery in Vashti, Texas. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, November 10, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Brenda (Tate) Shanklin was born May 12, 1945, in Waurika, Oklahoma, to Leon and Ruth (Chadwick)...

Derrell Smith

Derrell Smith

Oct 20, 2024

Funeral services for Derrell Burton Smith, 90, of Paradise, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport; interment will follow at Paradise Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will include Joel Dickinson, Glenn Gentry, Jerry McDuff, Dike...

Todd Twigg

Todd Twigg

Oct 19, 2024

No services for Todd Twigg, 73, of Haslet, Texas, will be held at this time. 

Todd Twigg was born in Gary, Indiana, September 19, 1951, to Lloyd and Maxine (Hafer) Twigg. He married Teresa (Green) Twigg on October 20, 2007, in Aurora, Texas, and was happily married for 17 years until his passing.

Todd a playful spirit could often be found singing...

Rhonda Lowry

Rhonda Lowry

Oct 19, 2024

Memorial services for Rhonda Lowry, 63, of Chico, Texas, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Her daughter, Daryl Ann (Lowry) Cansino, will officiate.

Rhonda Faye Lowry was born September 14, 1961, in Cleburne, Texas, to Roy and Faye (Baxter) Slonaker, and went to be with our Lord Saturday,...

John Hammarbeck

John Hammarbeck

Oct 13, 2024

Graveside services for John Andrew Hammarbeck, 70, of Boyd, Texas, will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Boyd Cemetery.

John Andrew Hammarbeck was born on January 24, 1954, to Carl and Molina (Kinsey) Hammarbeck in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away at home on October 13, 2024, in Boyd, Texas. He was a man of many interests, known...

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