Lufkin, TX Obituaries

Elsie Mae Blair Staggs, 89, of Lufkin, TX departed this world to be with the Lord on June 13, 2026. Elsie was born on March 17, 1937 in Sicily Island, LA to father Arthur LaRue Blair and mother Lilli...

Armila (Gamez) Ponce, age 76, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026. She was born on May 8, 1950, to Rafael and Clara (Macias) Gamez. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great...

Billie Laverne Vardeman (née Jinkins), 92, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026. Billie was born on September 10, 1933, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Verner and Julie (née Davenport) Jinkins. She grew ...

Susan Renée Cole, 47, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. She was born on April 11, 1979, in Lufkin to Gordon and Brenda (Harrison) Cole. A time of visitation will be held from...

Charlie Richard Lewis, known to many as Richard and affectionately called “Dickie” by those closest to him, passed away at the age of 82 on the very piece of land in Angelina County, Texas, that he ha...

Robert Leon Grant, 61, of Lufkin, was born April 25, 1965, son of the late Dubby Berry and Bill Grant. He passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in his residence. Robert was an avid movie enthusiast who gr...

In loving Memory of Donald Luce Nine days before reaching the age of 90, my dear husband, Don, went to sleep in death. Don was born May 31, 1936, in Wells, Tx. Son of the late Anna Mae Tullos and Cle...

Manuel Lacy “M.L.” Cruseturner, Jr., 76, of Lufkin, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 22, 2026. M.L. was born December 6, 1949, in Beaumont, Texas, to Mary (Chandler) Cruseturner and ...

Feliciano Sarmiento, age 73, of Diboll, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. He was born on June 15, 1952. Feliciano was a hardworking and devoted family man who spent many years employed a...

Romelio Esparza, age 76, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Romelio was born on November 2, 1949, to Sofia (Rivas) and Rumaldo Esparza. A devoted husband, f...

Sister Martin Marie of the Eucharist, O.P. was born Carol Ann Pappano on March 28, 1946, to Josephine Rita Pappano Guazzelli in Philadelphia, PA. She was adopted by Edward G. Mill and Regina Merz Mill...

Constance "Connie" Hill Hall, after living a distinguished life, passed peacefully on May 11,2026, one day after her 93rd birthday. Funeral service for Connie Hall of Lufkin will be held at 2:00 p.m. ...

(Mary) Andra Reeves Coe, 86, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2026. Born July 7, 1939, in Lufkin, Texas, Andra grew up there, graduated from Lufkin High School, and spent much of her early li...

Janet Marie Angel, age 84, of Lufkin, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 27, 2026. A woman of deep and abiding faith, Janet lived her life as a reflection of God’s love showing ...

Bettye Jane Smith Greer was born December 9, 1931, in Chireno TX, to Oren and Grace (Fuller) Smith. Bettye was the third daughter with sisters Dorris and Orene. Bettye was a gifted student and was v...

Philip H. (Sonny) Harrison was born on December 16th, 1938 and died on April 26th, 2026 at the age of 87. He was born to the late Stella Durham Fenley and the late Philip Harrison. After Philip's dad ...

Ted Wayne Johnson, 84, died on April 23, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. Mr. Johnson was born on February 24, 1942, in Lufkin, Texas to parents Lillie Mae Farmer and Audrey O. Johnson. He was a lifelong re...

Patricia “Pat” Kathleen Powell was born on May 19, 1944 in Plainview, TX to John and Katherine McGuinness. As a teacher of 50 years, Pat cared for and positively impacted so many students at Hudson E...

John “Mike” Michael Ener, 76, of Huntington, Texas, passed away on April 19, 2026. John proudly served as a State Trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety, dedicating his life to protecting...

G. Wayne Hardy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, in Diboll, Texas, at the age of 87. Wayne was born on August 24, 1938, in Orange, Texas. He...

Bonnie Jo Baiamonte, 77, of Conroe, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Bonnie was born on May 26, 1948. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished t...

Theodore Cloud Yanez, a precious and deeply loved baby boy, was born on October 14, 2025, and passed away on April 10, 2026. Though his time on this earth was brief, Theodore filled the hearts of th...

Linda Gertrude Redd Shumaker Hearne was born January 24, 1929, the oldest (and only girl) of five children, to Daisy Hermann Redd and Marley Britt Redd, and died Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Parkwood in...

Graveside services for Martha Ann Whisenant, 84, of Lufkin, Texas were held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 11, 2026 in Berry Cemetery, Moffett, Texas with Pastor Steve Cowart officiating. ...

James Glidden Wilson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, in the comfort of his home. James was born on July 8, 1938, in Brownwood, Texas. He went on to attend Stephen F...

It is with profound sorrow and deep love that we announce the passing of my beloved wife, the heart and soul of my life, Lori Flowers. She was the most generous and forgiving person I have ever known...

Margaret Louise Lockey, 66, of Lufkin Texas, passed away peacefully on March 20,2026. She was born on December 10,1959 in Odessa, Missouri. Margaret was devoted wife, mother grandmother and...

John Robert Pounds, age 78, passed on March 16, 2026. Born February 6, 1948, John Robert Pounds resided in Seguin, Texas. A Committal Service will be held at Garden of Memories Memorial Park, 5205 ...

Debra Sue Mudd of Zavalla, Texas, was born January 2, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, to Christine (Todd) and Vernon Perry. She passed away surrounded by the love of those who knew her best. Debra was a...

Veronica Gibson, 59, passed away on March 3, 2026. Born on March 14, 1966 in Pueblo, Colorado, Veronica lived life with a big personality, an unmistakable sense of humor, and a heart that was deeply d...

Walter Michael Howard, age 71, passed away on March 5, 2026. Born on January 7, 1955, in Galveston, Texas, Walter lived in Zavalla, Texas.

Funeral service for Louise Billingsley Anderson, 92, of Huntington, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Gipson Funeral Home, with Bro. Keith Woolf and Bro. Bobby Russell officiating...

Funeral service for Doris Ann Flowers Hammack, 76, of Lufkin, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Gipson Funeral Home with Bro. Brandon Brashear officiating. Interment will follow at...

Funeral services for Nancy Carol Cartwright, 77, Lufkin, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Gipson Funeral Home with Bro. Tim Fuller officiating. Interment will follow at Gann Cemete...

Dr. Daniel Wayne Salas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, and friend, passed away February 22, 2026, at the age of 86. He was the devoted husband of 62 years to Carolyn Boyd Sala...

Barbara Ann Leake, age 87, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away on February 20, 2026. She was born February 27, 1938, in Henderson, Texas, to Ina Rose (Freeman) Cooper and Earl Lem Cooper. Barbara was a gra...

Emery Alfred Harvey passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 74. He was a resident of Lufkin, Texas.

Graveside service for Timothy Claud Click, 69, of Lufkin, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Largent Cemetery. Mr. Click was born April 11, 1956 in Nacogdoches, the son of the l...

Patricia Higdon Wilson, 83, of Lufkin, Texas, passed peacefully at her home on February 14, 2026. She was born on March 23, 1942, in Lufkin, Texas, to William and Juanita Higdon. A lifelong resident ...

Susie Delores Conner, born on January 24, 1938, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 88. Susie Delores Conner, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went home to be with the Lor...

Connie Mae Banning-Ray July 18, 1949 – February 12, 2026 Connie Mae Banning-Ray, 76, of Lufkin, Texas, passed on February 12, 2026, in Lufkin. Connie lived a life marked by strength and resilience, a...

Jo Ella Baird, 63, of Lufkin, Texas, was born on January 4, 1963, and passed away on February 12, 2026. Jo lived a life marked by creativity, curiosity, and deep love for her family. She had a specia...

Funeral service for Charlie Mae Herrington, 97, of Huntington, will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Greater Love Tabernacle on Sunday, February 8, 2026 with Rev. Ronnie Frankens, Gentry Wilkerson, and Carson...

Edna Theresa Wilson was born in Kinder, Louisiana, on October 20, 1934. She was the youngest of five daughters and one son born to Thomas and Clara Hamm. In her youth, she was affectionately known as ...

Lonnie Carroll Peterson passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 78 in Diboll. He was born August 25, 1947, in Lufkin, to parents Eugene Peterson and Opal (Abshire) Peterson. Lonnie attended Hu...

Gordon Conray “Ray” Angel was born in Jacksonville, Florida on November 4, 1934, to Samuel and Beatrice Angel. Ray grew up in Telford, Tennessee on a beautiful family farm. He attended high school and...

Ignacio Hernandez Sr., lovingly known to family and friends as “Nacho” and “Mascaritas,” age 88, of Diboll, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. He was born on February 1, 1937, and live...

Daryl Joyce Proffitt, 76, of Lufkin, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026. She was born on February 26, 1949. Daryl was the beloved wife of Jimmy Wesley Proffitt, with whom she shared 57 years ...

Melva Sue Hedges was born June 10, 1946 in Tyler, Texas to the late Louise Crabtree Chamness and Thomas Virgil Chamness and passed away at home on Monday, January 26th. Mrs. Hedges graduated from Joh...

Charles Edward Carter, age 77, of Huntington, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born on August 21, 1948. Charles was a devoted family man who found his greatest joy in time spent outdoors. He e...