Obituaries

George E.  Lacourse, Jr.

George E. Lacourse, Jr.

Jul 16, 2018

George E. Lacourse, Jr., 52, passed away July 15, 2018 in Decatur, Texas after a long illness. No services are planned at this time.  Jones Family Funeral Home-Decatur was entrusted with the arrangements.

George was born in Manchester, New Hampshire to George E. and Lucille T. (Croteau) Lacourse Sr., on October 13, 1965. 

He relocated to Texas in 2004.  He was a...

Carolyn Dianne Swartling

Carolyn Dianne Swartling

Jul 7, 2018

Carolyn Dianne Swartling, 72, of Aurora, went to be with our Lord, Saturday, July 7, 2018 in Ft Worth, Texas.   Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 10, at 11:00 AM in the chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home-Decatur.  Burial will immediately follow at Aurora Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. 

Carolyn was born on September 27, 1945,...

Ross H Redding

Ross H Redding

Jul 4, 2018

Ross H. Redding, 71, of Chico, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 4, 2018, in Decatur.  Services are scheduled at Saint John the Baptizer Catholic Church in Bridgeport at 10 a.m. July 9, 2018.  Fr. Reehan Antony will be officiating the services. He will be buried at Thomas Cemetery following the servieces. He entered this world...

Eula Mae Green

Eula Mae Green

Jul 2, 2018

Eula Mae Green, 98, passed away peacefully in her home on July 2, 2018 in Richland Hills, Tx. 

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 6, 10:30 am at Cates Street Church of Christ in Bridgeport, where she was a faithful member for many years. The service will be officiated by Tommy Hicks. Burial will follow at Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport.

Eula Mae...

Enrique  Garcia, Jr.

Enrique Garcia, Jr.

Jun 16, 2018

Services for Enrique Garcia, Jr., 80, of Bridgeport will be 10:30 am Thursday, June 21, 2018 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Bridgeport, officiated by Father Thomas Dsouza. Burial will follow in East Bridgeport Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bradley McBride, Erick McBride, Wayne Williams, Santos Reyes, Kyle Gannon, and David Garcia. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20 from 6-8 pm at...

Fred  Stockdale

Fred Stockdale

Jun 6, 2018

Fred Stockdale, former band director at Bridgeport High School from 1976-1983, died in his sleep early on the morning of June 6, 2018, in Bridgeport. He was 84 years old.

While at Bridgeport, he grew the band program to a high of 140 members and re-established a tradition of sweepstakes-winning bands. Twice during his tenure, the Mighty Marching Maroon went to...

Geneva M. LaHue

Geneva M. LaHue

Jun 3, 2018

A memorial service will be held at a later date for Geneva M. LaHue, 90, of Paradise, Texas. She passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 in Bridgeport, Texas.

Geneva was born September 17, 1927 in Norfork, Arkansas to Charlie and Bettie (Patterson) May. She was a Baptist. She worked for the Sunshine Biscuit Company in Kansas City, Kansas for over 30...

Bobby Dee Slaughter Jr

Bobby Dee Slaughter Jr

May 31, 2018

A memorial service for Bobby Dee Slaughter, Jr., 15, of Bridgeport, Texas will be 2:00 pm Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Unified Body of Christ in Paradise, Texas, officiated by Jeff Honeycutt.  Bobby passed away in a traffic accident Thursday, May 31, along with his father, Bobby Slaughter, Sr., east of Bridgeport on Hwy 114.

Bobby was born May 20,...

Bobby Dee Slaughter Sr

Bobby Dee Slaughter Sr

May 31, 2018

A memorial service for Bobby Dee Slaughter, Sr., 43, of Bridgeport, Texas will be 2:00 pm, Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Unified Body of Christ in Paradise, Texas. Bobby passed away Thursday, May 31, along with his son Bobby Slaughter, Jr. in a traffic accident east of Bridgeport on Hwy 114.

Bobby was born April 21, 1975 in Brownfield, Texas...

Michael Anthony Reason

Michael Anthony Reason

May 5, 2018

Michael Reason, 58, passed away May 5, 2018 in Decatur. Memorial service will be Friday May 11, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.

Michael was born September 19, 1959 in Arab, Alabama to Chester Reason and Mary Katherine McMurray. He married Misty Reason on December 31, 2007 in Burleson. Michael was a lab...

Jeffrey David Sims

Jeffrey David Sims

Apr 26, 2018

A private memorial service will be held at a later date for Jeffrey David Sims, 46, of Dallas. He passed away April 26, 2018 at his home.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. 

Lawanna  McClure

Lawanna McClure

Apr 26, 2018

Lawanna McClure, 86, of Decatur, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018.  Funeral services will be held Monday, April 30, at 2:00 PM at Cornerstone Baptist Church with visitation an hour before the service.  Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

She was born in Alvord on January 1, 1932 and married Sam McClure on May 15, 1954 in Weatherford.  Lawanna ran a daycare from her...

Jodie  Douglas

Jodie Douglas

Apr 23, 2018

Jodie Fay Douglas, 68, passed away April 23, 2018 in Bowie. Graveside service will be Thursday April 26, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Annetta Cemetery. Visitation will be 6-8 pm Wednesday at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.

Jodie was born November 3, 1949 in San Fernando, CA to Walter E. and Lois M. Brannon. She married John "Midge" Douglas in...

Roy Leihman Manly

Roy Leihman Manly

Apr 6, 2018

Roy L. Manly, 83, of Bowie, passed away April 6, 2018.  No service is planned at this time.  Jones Family Funeral Home-Decatur is handling the arrangements. 

Doris Jo Schwieger

Doris Jo Schwieger

Apr 6, 2018

Doris Jo Schwieger, 80, of Rhome, passed away April 6, 2018.  Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 11, at 11:00 AM at Newark Church of Christ with burial to follow at Aurora Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.

She was a longtime member of Rhome Assembly of God and was also a...

Robert Lee Ware

Robert Lee Ware

Apr 3, 2018

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. and funeral services 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, Texas for Bob Ware Jr., 80, of Cottondale, Texas, with interment at the cemetery in Wizard Wells, Texas.   Bob Ware was born June 16, 1937 in Chico, Texas to Robert Lee and Jessie Hughes Ware. He attended Bryson High...

Sidney Charles Hodges Sr.

Sidney Charles Hodges Sr.

Mar 31, 2018

Sidney Charles Hodges Sr., 79 of Boonsville passed away on March 31, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Services will be at 10:00am at the First United Methodist Church of Bridgeport on Wednesday, burial will follow at the Willow Point Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 6-8pm at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Service will be officiated by Reverend Sam Caldwell....

William Lloyd Byrd

William Lloyd Byrd

Mar 25, 2018

William Lloyd "Shorty" Byrd, 58, of Decatur, passed away on March 25, 2018 at his home in Decatur. 

Memorial service will be 2:00 pm Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.

Shorty was born September 9, 1959 in Hobbs, NM to William Carroll Byrd and Eva Jo Howell. He married Betsy Harlow on May 27, 1988 in Decatur....

Larry  Van Hoose

Larry Van Hoose

Mar 24, 2018

Larry Van Hoose, 66, of Decatur passed away on March 24, in Decatur, Texas.

Services will be at 10:00am on Wednesday March 28, in the Chapel of Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Burial will follow at the Lonestar Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 on Tuesday evening also at Jones. Services will be officiated by Pastor Dale Van Hoose.  Pallbearers...

Maria Lidia Romo

Maria Lidia Romo

Mar 23, 2018

Maria Lidia Romo, 76, of Decatur passed away March 23, 2018 in Decatur. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, March 26, at 10:30 AM, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Decatur with burial to follow at Sycamore Cemetery.  Rosary will be Sunday, March 25, at 7:00 PM at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.  

Maria...

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