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Bridgeport ~ Frederick George Dickenson, 72, went to be with our Lord Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Bridgeport. Funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at Twin Oak Assembly of God with burial at 9 a.m. Friday at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Pallbearers are Jacob […]

James William Moody was born at home in Chico, May 8, 1940. He was the first of 17 children born to Louis and Nona (Boswell) Moody. James attended school in Chico, while working the family farm in the evening and on weekends. He went on to operate heavy machinery for several businesses around Texas. James spent his free time fishing, […]

Funeral services for Jimmy Begeman, 90, of Paradise, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, at First Baptist Church Paradise, with burial to follow at Paradise Cemetery. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m., one hour prior to the service, at the church. Dr. Shawn Brewer will be officiating. Pallbearers include his grandsons and great-grandsons, Jeremy Begeman, […]

Mesquite ~ Joyce Kennedy Bailey, 94, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, her 94th birthday, Oct. 3, 2023, in Mesquite. Graveside service was Monday at East Bridgeport Cemetery. Family received friends at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Joyce was born on Oct. 3, 1929, to James Arthur and Linnie Leah (Albritton) Kennedy in Bridgeport. She was united in marriage […]

Franklin Dawson Meador, 88, went to be with our Lord Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Franklin was born Dec. 1, 1934, to Christopher Dawson and Nadine (Franklin) Meador in Saint Jo. He was united in marriage Nov. 4, 1978, to Charlotte Gettys in Decatur. Frank was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many who will miss him […]

Lisa Goodman, 58, of Decatur — a beloved mother, sister and friend — passed away on Oct. 1, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be cherished. Funeral services were Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home in Bridgeport. Visitation was prior to the service at the funeral home. Lisa was […]

John and Jessica Nolte of Springtown announce the birth of a daughter, Navy Mae, Sept. 29, 2023, at Wise Health System in Decatur. She weighed 8 pounds and was 18 1/2 inches long. She has a brother, Grayson Lawrence, 2, and a sister, Kylei Faith, 5. Grandparents are John and Teresa Nolte and Mathew Carroll.

Ron Pemberton, DVM, 82, of Decatur passed away on Oct. 23, 2023. Ron was known by many names — “Ron”, “Doc”, “Dad”, “Ronny Lee”, “Pembe” — but perhaps his most cherished nickname was “Papa”. Ron loved his family fiercely and cherished his friendships made through the years. Ron was born May 24, 1941 in Meade, Kan. to Kenneth “Pink” and […]

Geraldine “Gerry” Ballew, 89, passed away peacefully in Bridgeport on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. Visitation was Monday, Oct. 23, 2023 at White’s Funeral Home Chapel in Springtown. Funeral service was Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Springtown, with interment in the Springtown Cemetery. “Gerry” was born Geraldine Thormaehlen to E. A. “Mutt” Thormaehlen and Thelma Thormaehlen […]

Gary “Pappy” Nevon Conley, 82, of Denton, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Gary was born Nov. 12, 1940, to Melba Joe Coffman and Francis G. Conley in Cottondale. He was a graduate of Boyd High School and attended Tarrant County Junior College. He served his country as a Radio Intercept Analysis Operator in the […]