Obituaries

Dec 26, 2018

No services are planned for David Lee Elliston, 73, of Bridgeport. David passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Decatur.

David was born December 27, 1944 in Pyatt, Arkansas to Gwen Elliston, and he was a US Air Force veteran. He was self employed.

He is survived by his daughters Tamara Cooper and husband Tim of Runaway Bay, Texas, and Tanya Green...

Dec 20, 2018

Iva Jean Powell, 88, passed away December 20, 2018 in Decatur. No services are planned at this time.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Home-Decatur.

Jean was born April 27, 1930 in Decatur to Verl and Morine Phillips. She worked in the oil field industry where she evaluated well capacity production and managed oil leases. Jean will be dearly...

Dec 15, 2018

Services for T. Garrett Glenn Underwood, 26, of Paradise, Texas will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at Cates Street Church of Christ in Bridgeport, Texas. Burial will follow at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Minister Scott Strother will officiate. Pallbearers are Keith Eustace, Rusty Tedder, Tuff Morgan, Gunner Woods, Cody Cook, and Eric Rutledge. Visitation will be from...

Dec 10, 2018

Tim Steelman, 59, of Decatur passed away December 10, 2018 in Decatur. Funeral service will be Thursday December 13, 2018 at 10:00 am at Community Church with Pastor Chris Wann officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Wednesday at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.

Tim was born November 29, 1959 in Lubbock to Tommy and...

Dec 3, 2018

Services for Rolando Rosa, Jr., 55, of Decatur, Texas will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Victory Family Church in Decatur, officiated by Pastor Allen Bates. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. Pallbearers are Tito Garcia, Daniel Rosa, Estevan Rosa, Michael Ramos, Matthew Ramos, and Moses Ramos. Honorary pallbearers are Jaime Rosa and Paco Aranda. Visitation...

Nov 28, 2018

A special night to honor those loved ones who've passed away during 2018 will be held at 6 pm, Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Kevin Casey, Bereavement Coordinator for Solaris Hospice, will emcee this night of Peace & Hope. A special remembrance tree will be on display, highlighting the deceased, and a slideshow will showcase each member....

Nov 25, 2018

Betty Nevesta Jones, 85, longtime resident of Bridgeport, Texas, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at home. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, November 29 at First United Methodist Church in Bridgeport, officiated by Pastor Rick Davis. Burial will follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Pallbearers are Josh Johnston, Nathan Robinson, Bouie Stewart, Colin Jones, Craig Barrett, and Edgar Judd....

Nov 19, 2018

Nov 17, 2018

Services for Patsy Von Heuvel, 87, of Paradise, Texas will be 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Paradise, officiated by Pastor Chad Welty. Burial will follow in Paradise Cemetery. Pallbearers are Brandon Buffington, Caleb Buffington, Trenton Buffington, Dale Brewer, Jarrett Holt, and Chris Holt. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Monday, November 19 at Jones Family...

Nov 15, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Monte Dale Fenton of Bridgeport, Texas announces his passing on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at the age of 63. He was born March 30, 1955 in Woodward, Oklahoma.

Monte will be remembered by his wife and best friend of 40 years, Kim, and his children A.J. Abrantes and husband Luke of Bridgeport,...

Nov 14, 2018

Sydney Ann Owens, 83, of Decatur went to be with the Lord on November 14, 2018 in Decatur. Memorial service will be 3:00 pm, Monday, November 19, 2018 in the chapel of Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sydney Ann was born March 25, 1935 in Oklahoma...

Nov 12, 2018

Services for Ruby (Abernathy) Partin, 103, of Chico, Texas will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Morris Memorial United Methodist Church in Chico, officiated by Reverend Mike Miller. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas. Pallbearers are grandsons Tim Partin, Kelly Gilbert, Kevin Partin, Justin Partin, Will Partin, and great-grandson Tyler...

Nov 6, 2018

Christopher Gregory Spivey, 38, passed away November 6, 2018 at home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Saturday, November 10, 2018 in the chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur with burial to follow at Sand Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 6:00-8:00 PM at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.

Greg was born December 19, 1979 in Fort...

Nov 5, 2018

Funeral services for Addie Marie (Payne) New, 92, of Bridgeport, Texas will be 10:00 am Thursday, November 8, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church in Bridgeport, officiated by Rev. James Ramsawh. Burial will follow in Moore Memorial Gardens in Arlington, Texas. Pallbearers are Ben Cervantes, Larry Miller, Fred Meyers, Shandon Fullingim, Danny Schumann, and John Curry, and honorary pallbearer David Terjal....

Nov 4, 2018

Moran Carl Roop, Jr., 84, of Alvord went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2018 in Decatur. Funeral service will be Friday, November 9, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur with burial to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Thursday at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.

Moran...

Oct 29, 2018

A visitation and memorial service for Derrel Eugene Lyon, 82, of Chico, Texas will be 6-8 pm Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, officiated by Pastor Rick White. Derrel passed away Monday, October 29 in Denton.

Derrel was born in Vernon, Texas November 6, 1935 to William and Mary (Merrifield) Lyon.

As a child, Derrel’s ‘career’ was...

Oct 22, 2018

Services for Ray Douglas ‘Doug’ Molloy, 87, of Bridgeport will be 10:00 am Thursday, October 25, 2018 at First Baptist Church Bridgeport, officiated by Dr. Craig Erb. Burial will follow at Lone Star Cemetery, between Chico and Decatur. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Wednesday, October 24 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Doug passed away Monday, October 22 in...

Oct 22, 2018

Memorial services for Emaley Rynea Swanzy, 19, of Paradise, Texas will be 5:00 pm Friday, October 26, 2018 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, officiated by Larry Fair. Emaley passed away Monday, October 22 in Wizard Wells, Texas.

She was born May 19, 1999 in Temple, Texas to Jennifer (Ramsey) Swanzy. She was a correctional officer at Lindsey State Jail...

Oct 21, 2018

Ruby Ellen Beckner Farley, passed away Sunday morning on October 21, 2018 surrounded by loved ones.  She was born in Energy, Texas on January 27, 1929, to Clarence and Maudie Beckner.  She married Edward Farley in 1952.  They raised a blended family of 10 children together and lived in Keller, Teas until 1974, when they purchased acreage in Wise County,...

Oct 20, 2018

Joe Roy Smith, 31, of Aurora passed away October 20, 2018 in Oklahoma. Funeral service will be Friday, October 26, 2018 in the chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur, with burial to follow at Aurora Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Joey was born April 18, 1987 in Fort Worth to Todd and Suzie...