Obituaries

Rickey Lynn Johnson

Rickey Lynn Johnson

Sep 4, 2018

Rickey Lynn Johnson, 60, of New Fairview, passed away September 4, 2018 in Galveston, Texas. The family will have a private service at a later date.

Rickey was born September 9, 1957 in Grand Prairie, to Joe and Virgie Johnson. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Rickey loved fishing,and music, He was a third degree black belt in Kenpo...

Chan Stuart Horne, Sr.

Chan Stuart Horne, Sr.

Aug 28, 2018

A memorial service for Chan Stuart Horne, Sr., 73, of Springtown, Texas will be 10:00 am, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Bridgeport, Texas. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm, Thursday, August 30 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Chan passed away Tuesday evening, August 28 at home.

He was born April 20, 1945 in Richlands,...

Barbra Jean Reed

Barbra Jean Reed

Aug 25, 2018

Memorial services for Barbra Jean Reed, 71, of Sunset, Texas will be conducted privately by the family at a later date. Barbra passed away at her home in Sunset on Saturday, August 25, 2018.

Barbra was born March 3, 1947 in Bridgeport, Texas to John and Lena (Hoppy) King. She was a homemaker who exemplified the title. She loved to cook...

Maudene  Vernon

Maudene Vernon

Aug 20, 2018

Elizabeth Maudene Vernon passed away Monday, August 19, 2018 at her home in Chico, Texas, at the age of 86. No services are planned.

Maudene was born in Fort Worth, Texas on September 29, 1931 to Clyde Bailey and Margaret Lucille (Parrish) Underwood. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Bridgeport. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, canning and...

Acie Leonard Hobbs

Acie Leonard Hobbs

Aug 18, 2018

Acie Leonard Hobbs, 93, of Bridgeport passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Bridgeport. His services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, August 22 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, officiated by Pastor Joey Vick. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery in Bridgeport. Pallbearers are Anthony Torres, John Torres, Mark Ortiz, Colby Shawn, Jason Shawn, Dusty Raymond, Acie Glen Raymond,...

Billy  Mack Garvin, Sr.

Billy Mack Garvin, Sr.

Aug 18, 2018

Billy Mack Garvin, Sr. 70, of Bridgeport, passed away August 18, 2018 in Decatur. Graveside service will be Wednesday August 22, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Bethel Cemetery.

Billy was born Jan. 6, 1948 in Dallas to Billy Joe and Madie Maxine Garvin and was raised in Winnsboro. He worked most of his adult life as a truck driver. Billy enjoyed...

Melvin Ray Jackson

Melvin Ray Jackson

Aug 11, 2018

Services for Melvin Ray ‘Mel’ Jackson, 84, of Boyd, Texas will be 2:30 pm, Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Aurora Baptist Church in Aurora, Texas, officiated by Pastor Jimmy Withers. Burial will follow in Aurora Cemetery. Pallbearers are Patrick Jackson, Dewayne Lee, Cameron Sides, Steven Slocum, Kristopher Howe, and Matthew Tillery. Visitation will be Friday, August 17 from 6-8 pm,...

M.D.  Hairston

M.D. Hairston

Aug 10, 2018

A memorial service for M.D. Hairston, 83, of Paradise, Texas will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation will be at 1:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, also at Jones. He passed away Friday, August 10 at home.

M.D. was born July 6, 1935 in Sweetwater, Texas to parents Ramsey and...

Mary  Darilek

Mary Darilek

Aug 7, 2018

Mary (Kreiter) Darilek was born January 7, 1934 in Wichita Falls, Texas, and passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Decatur, Texas. Services will be 10:30 am, Monday, August 13, 2018 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Bridgeport, Texas, with Father Prakash Diaz officiating. Interment will be in Megargel Cemetery in Megargel, Texas.

Services held under the direction of Jones Family...

Lois  Blisseck

Lois Blisseck

Aug 4, 2018

A memorial service for Lois Blisseck of Springtown will be 10:30 am, Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Bridgeport. Arrangements entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport.

Lois (Skinner) Blisseck was born on February 17, 1925 to Jesse James and Vera Ella Skinner, and she passed from this life on August 4, 2018, surrounded in the...

Ronald  Solley

Ronald Solley

Aug 3, 2018

A memorial service for Ronald M. Solley, 65, of Bridgeport, Texas will be 3:00 pm, Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport, officiated by Bro. Gary Demmitt. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Tuesday, August 7, also at Jones. Ronald passed away Friday, August 3 in Decatur.

Ronald was born November 23, 1952 in Blairsville, Pennsylvania to Orval...

Glen  Welsh

Glen Welsh

Aug 2, 2018

Decatur-Glen Wilson Welsh, 90, entered life eternal on August 2, 2018. Glen was well loved by his family, friends, and those that knew him.

Glen was born on the Welsh family homestead, near Garrison, North Dakota on March 25, 1928. A graduate of Garrison High School, Glen went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the University...

Patricia Ann Taylor

Patricia Ann Taylor

Jul 30, 2018

A celebration of life for Patricia Ann Taylor, 71, of Newark, Texas will be 2:00 pm, Friday, August 3, 2018 at Hilltop Assembly of God Church in Boyd, Texas, officiated by Rev. Billie Fitch and Pastor Jeff White. Burial will follow in Aurora Cemetery. Pallbearers are John Harris, Hilton Manor, Terry Whitt, Ronnie Smith, Dewayne Morris, Rickey Rhodes, Jacob Rose,...

Jack  T. Mann

Jack T. Mann

Jul 27, 2018

A memorial service for Jack Truett Mann, 75, of Bridgeport, Texas will be 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at St. Johns Catholic Church in Bridgeport. Rosary and visitation will be Monday from 6-8 pm at Jones Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Jack went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 27 in Decatur.

He was born in Bridgeport on...

Linda Carol Dunn

Linda Carol Dunn

Jul 26, 2018

Linda Stack Dunn, 68, of Haslet, passed away July 26, 2018, in Greeley, CO. Funeral service will be Saturday, August 4, 2018, at 10:00 AM at the Rhome Church of Christ with burial to follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Decatur. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Friday at Jones Family Funeral Home in Decatur.

Linda was born Oct. 18, 1949, in Lovington, NM...

Reinhard Max Warmuth

Reinhard Max Warmuth

Jul 25, 2018

Reinhard Max Warmuth passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018.  He was the loving son of Erika Warmuth and survived by his many friends and family members. He was a native of Hamburg, Germany and recently resided in Alvord, Texas.

Reinhard was a vibrant member of the community, a talented Three-Star Michelin chef, a beloved, generous friend and confidant to all he...

Charles Ray Henninger

Charles Ray Henninger

Jul 21, 2018

Charles Ray Henninger, 66, passed away July 21, 2018 in Decatur. Graveside service will be Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Aurora Cemetery with Chaplain Phillip Weitner officiating.

Charles was born April 20, 1952 in Ada, Oklahoma to James and Edna Ruth Henninger. He was loved by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Charles was preceded in...

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...

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