Obituaries

Stephen  Forrester

Stephen Forrester

Nov 29, 2020

A memorial service for Stephen Ray Forrester, 60, of Bridgeport, Texas will be held at a later date. Stephen passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Decatur, Texas.

Stephen was born December 5, 1959 in Decatur, Texas to Glen and Mary Jo (Taylor) Forrester.

A truckdriver by trade, Stephen had a myriad of hobbies including gardening, tinkering around the house, and watching football.

Stephen...

Lee Allen Waldrop

Lee Allen Waldrop

Nov 28, 2020

Lee Allen Waldrop, of Boyd, Texas, passed away at his home on November 28, 2020 at the age of 92.  He will be remembered by family and friends as a loving husband, kind and gentle father and grandfather, dedicated deacon of the church, pilot, musician, fixer of the broken, proud patriot, and US Navy veteran.

Lee was born July 7, 1928...

Elizabeth   Wilson

Elizabeth Wilson

Nov 25, 2020

Funeral services for Elizabeth Pearline (Barber) Wilson, 80, of Paradise, Texas will be Friday, December 4, 2020 at 2:00 pm, at the First Baptist Church of Cottondale, Texas, officiated by Brother Charles Pugh.  Burial will follow at Cottondale Cemetery.  Pallbearers are Braden Wilson, Ethan Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Steven Wilson, Jr., John Boyle, and Marty Boyle.  Visitation will be 5-7 pm...

Crispin  Aguero

Crispin Aguero

Nov 22, 2020

A memorial service for Crispin Aguero, 69, of Alvord, Texas will be 2:00 pm Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas. Crispin passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Decatur, Texas after a lengthy illness.

Crispin was born October 25, 1951 in Acuna, Coahuila, Mexico to Hilario and Herlinda (Chavarria) Aguero.

In his younger years...

Billy Joe Shepherd

Billy Joe Shepherd

Nov 17, 2020

Graveside services for Billy Joe Shepherd, 95, of Bridgeport, Texas will be 2:00 pm Friday, November 20, 2020 at Boonsville Cemetery in Boonsville, Texas, officiated by Brother Gary Garrett and Frankie Mauney. Pallbearers will be Frankie Mauney, Ben Haecker, Keith Dunaway, Kirk Shepherd, John Thun, and Adam Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Sanders and James Hamilton. Visitation will be...

L.B.  McDonald

L.B. McDonald

Nov 16, 2020

A graveside service for L.B. McDonald, 84, of Bridgeport, Texas will be 10:00 am Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Eastside Cemetery in Bridgeport, officiated by Pastor Rick Davis. L.B. passed away Monday, November 16 in Bridgeport. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 18 from 6-8 pm at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Pallbearers are son-in-law Melvin Bostick, grandsons...

Judy   Sellers

Judy Sellers

Nov 14, 2020

Judy Jean (Cummins) Sellers, 76, of Crowley, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Judy was born August 12, 1944 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 

A graveside service will be 10:30 am Saturday, November 21 at the Morgan Cemetery in Morgan, Texas, officiated by Joe Torrez.

She was raised in Oklahoma City and graduated from Capitol Hill...

Vera  Miles

Vera Miles

Nov 9, 2020

A graveside service for Vera E. Miles, 103, of New Fairview, Texas will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Aurora Cemetery in Aurora, Texas, officiated by Steve Samsill. Vera passed away Monday, November 9 in Bridgeport.

She was born December 28, 1916 in New River, Alabama to Bascum Hinkle ‘B.H.’ Harper and wife Maggie (McGough) Harper.

Vera grew up during...

Bob and Phyllis  McCulley

Bob and Phyllis McCulley

Nov 8, 2020

Services for John Robert ‘Bob’ McCulley, Sr., 70, and wife Phyllis Ann (Myers) McCulley, 77, both of Chico, Texas will be 10:00 am Friday, November 13, 2020 at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bridgeport, officiated by Bro. Gary Demmitt. Burial will follow at Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport. Visitation will be Thursday, November 12 from 5-7 pm at Hudson & Torres...

Jan  Stein

Jan Stein

Nov 7, 2020

Graveside services for Jan Stein, 71, of Bridgeport, Texas will be 10:00 am Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport, Texas, officiated by Pastor Kevin Casey. Jan passed away Saturday, November 7 in Denton, Texas.

Jan was born March 19, 1949 in Bakersfield, California to parents Raymond Junior Gandy and wife Jerrie Sue (Harber) Gandy.

While attending college at Sul...

Billy Ray Hatcher

Billy Ray Hatcher

Nov 6, 2020

Services for Billy Ray Hatcher, 88, of Paradise, will be Wednesday, November 11, at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Cottondale with burial to follow at Cottondale Cemetery.  Pastor Charles Pugh will officiate. Visitation will be November 10, 6:00-8:00 pm at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.   Family requests that all attendees please wear a mask and...

Eldon Russell Kaker

Eldon Russell Kaker

Nov 5, 2020

Eldon Russell Kaker, 84, of Bridgeport, went to be with the Lord on the morning of November 5, 2020 at Medical City Hospital in Denton, Texas.  Funeral service will be Monday, November 9, at 10:30 am at Grace Fellowship in Paradise officiated by Pastor B. J. Rutledge with burial to follow at Paradise Cemetery. Pallbearers are Matthew Hawkins, Christopher Kaker,...

Paul Don Reasoner

Paul Don Reasoner

Nov 4, 2020

Paul Don Reasoner, 71, of Bridgeport, passed away in Decatur on Wednesday, November 4th.  A private graveside service will be held for family and friends on Saturday, November 7th at 10:00 at Boyd Cemetery.

He was born February 9, 1949, in Bridgeport, Texas to Clyde and Lena Collins Reasoner.

Paul is survived by his wife of 52 years, Yvonne; children, Alicia & husband...

Samuel  Osborn

Samuel Osborn

Nov 3, 2020

Samuel “Buster” Osborn, 67, of Haltom City, Texas passed away on November 3, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas.  Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 10 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Cottondale.  Interment will be at 2:30 pm at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior at the church.

He was born on January...

Jason Wayne Simmons

Jason Wayne Simmons

Nov 1, 2020

Services for Jason Simmons, 41, of Midland, formerly of Bridgeport, Texas will be 10:30 am Monday, November 16, 2020 at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, officiated by Pastor Bill Hughes. Jason passed away November 1 in Midland.

He was born February 23, 1979 in Tyler, Texas to James Bobby Simmons and Judy Darlene (Hudson) Simmons. He married Samantha...

James H. Grantham

James H. Grantham

Oct 29, 2020

A private family memorial service for James H. Grantham, 72, of Paradise, Texas will be held at a later date. James passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 in Decatur, Texas.

James was born December 4, 1947 in Childress, Texas to Hubert and Rebecca (Fitzgerald) Grantham. He married his high school sweetheart, Marchia Jan Evans on December 21, 1965 in Childress. He...

Johnnie Taylor Vandiver, Jr.

Johnnie Taylor Vandiver, Jr.

Oct 27, 2020

A private family service will be held at a later date for Johnnie Taylor Vandiver, Jr., 79, of Paradise, Texas. Johnnie passed away at home Tuesday, October 27, 2020.

He was born December 15, 1940 in Bakersfield, Missouri to Johnnie Taylor Vandiver and wife Mary Edith (Massengale) Vandiver.

Johnnie has been the owner and operator of Vandiver Trucking in Paradise since the...

Anna  Moore

Anna Moore

Oct 25, 2020

Services for Anna Loy Moore, 83, of Chico, Texas will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, officiated by son Richard Moore. Burial will follow at Chico Cemetery. Pallbearers are Allen Dethloff, Chris Dethloff, Caleb Moore, Lee Watson, Alvin Dethloff, and Tim Green. Honorary pallbearer is brother Eddie Brown. An open...

Lorene  Dees

Lorene Dees

Oct 23, 2020

A graveside service for Lorene Dees, 97, of Runaway Bay, Texas will be held at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at a later date. Lorene passed away Friday, October 23 in Fort Worth, Texas.

Lorene was born August 9, 1923 in Calvin, Oklahoma to Jesse C. and Florence Jane (Graham) Cyrus.

She married William R. Dees, Jr. in Calvin...

Tommy Wayne Ford

Tommy Wayne Ford

Oct 18, 2020

Funeral service for Tommy Wayne Ford, 71, of Azle, will be Thursday at 2:00 pm at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home with burial to follow at Paradise Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday, 5-7 pm, also at the funeral home.  He passed away October 18 at home.

Tommy was born October 14, 1949, to R.G. (Boots) Ford & Dorthy Jones Ford...

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