Lufkin, TX Obituaries

Hester Mary Eddins passed on October 22, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on November 12, 1934, in Lufkin, Hester lived in Lufkin, Texas.

Robert E. "Bob" Melton, beloved husband of Lynda and devoted father of Robin and Robert "Bob" Jr., passed away on October 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his adoring family. He was born May ...

Ruby Fay Melancon, 101, passed away on October 20, 2026, in Houston, Texas. She was born on July 2, 1925, in Laneville, Texas, to John Grammer and Bonnie Richardson Grammer. Ruby graduated from Lanev...

David Willard Ward passed on October 17, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on January 26, 1951, David lived in Diboll, Texas.

William Dee Berry, known by those who loved him simply as D, passed away peacefully at home with his family and friends by his side on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at age 68, following a courageous two-y...

Linda Gaye “Cricket” Grimes Fletcher was a woman of steadfast faith, a strong work ethic, a quick wit, and a heart that treasured family, friends, and the simple joys of life. Born in Lufkin, Texas, ...

Grady Crain, 105, a beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away on the 7th day of October, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Dover, Arkansas, surrounded by his family. He was born April 23, ...

Shirley Ann McCool, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born on June 3, 1946, in Elizabethtown, North Carolina, to Murrue (Cashwell) Broadway and Roy...

Carolyn Kay Rhoudes Robinson was called to her heavenly home on October 5, 2026 after a seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on August 20, 1945, to Katie Welch Rhoudes a...

Judith Ann Stark passed on October 3, 2026, at the age of 83, having been born on February 9, 1943, and residing in Woodville, Texas.

Janet Eileen Weeks, age 77, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Lufkin, Texas, on May 31, 1949, Janet was the cherished only child of the late Ernie M. Willhite and Katie Evelyn...

Mary Virginia Orman, née Leonard, 1927 – 2026 Born February 11, 1927 to Curtis Leonard and Pauline Landreth Leonard in Galax, Virginia. Galax was a factory town in the Blue Ridge mountains, home to V...

Lillie LaVerne Ward, age 94 years, 11 months, passed away on September 26, 2026. Born on October 26, 1931 to Robert Lee and Lillie (Hooper) Lee, LaVerne lived a full life dedicated to her Lord, family...

Noland Lloyd Smart, 70, of Zavalla, Texas, passed away on September 23, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, to Mary Jane (Cates) Smart and John Wesley Smart. Noland was a h...

Ben Ray Broughton, 91, of Lufkin, Texas, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2026. He was born in Dawson, Tx. November 20, 1934, to Herschel and Genie Broughton. He was the 3rd of 4 brothers. He li...

Memorial services for Charles “Rodney” King, 65, of Huntington, Texas, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on October 10, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Zavalla, with Stephen Forrest officiating. Cremation ar...

Tommie Helen Lange passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 95; born June 2, 1931, Tommie Helen Lange was a resident of Huntington, Texas.

Graveside services for JoAnn Dixon, 87, of Lufkin, Texas, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Whitehouse Cemetery, with Brother Maynard Phillips officiating. The family will ...

Funeral service for Gregoria Reyna, 85, of Diboll, will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Elwyn Marcus Gipson Chapel of Garden of Memories Memorial Park. Mrs. Reyna was born Mar...

Earlene Smith Chandler was born January 16, 1942 in Diboll, Texas. She passed into the arms of Jesus on August 26, 2026. Earlene was the tenth of ten children born to Edward Smith and Lily Ophelia (E...

Barbara Ann O'Quinn was born on July 23, 1943 to the late Hubert O'Quinn and Myrtle (Dunn) O'Quinn in Lufkin, Texas. Barbara had lived in Pollok all her life. She retired from Lufkin State Supported ...

Mary Julia Curry, age 80, of Huntington, Texas, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026. Mrs. Curry was born on December 5, 1945, in Dededo, Guam to the late Julia Iriarte and Pedro Evaristo. She w...

Ronnie Lee Collins, 70, of Carmona, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital in Lufkin, Texas. Ronnie was born December 3, 1955, in...

Charles Dee "Sonny" Lewis, 94, of Huntington, Texas, passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Charles was born on January 22, 1932, in Huntington, T...

With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Constance, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, on July 7, 2026. Constance left us at the age of 107, a testament ...

Shirley Jean Dobbs, 76, was born on August 18, 1949, in Lufkin, Texas, to the late Ida Atherine (Crager) Henry and Lonnie Burl Henry. She passed away peacefully at her home in Texas City, Texas, on Ju...

Teresa Darlene Parrish, born April 20, 1973, passed away on July 24, 2026, at the age of 53, following a courageous battle with cancer. Teresa was preceded in death by her father, Mike Ener. She is s...

Funeral services for Nunley "Bubba" Floyd Russell, Jr. will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, with James Waggstaff officiating. Interment will follow at Berry Cemetery. Nunley "Bubba"...

Jearldine (Dudley) Molandes, of Lufkin, Texas, went to be with her Lord on July 15, 2026, just a few days shy of her 87th birthday. Jearldine was born on July 18, 19...

Betty Lou Snider passed on June 23, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on November 2, 1944, Betty Lou Snider was a resident of Lufkin, Texas.

Johnie Leon Wise passed on June 25, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on August 20, 1942, in Bay City, TX, Johnie Leon Wise was a resident of Lufkin, Texas.

The rock of our family, our mother, Betty Lou Belasco, went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and her father, mother and brothers. Betty was born January 24, 1937, in Brazil, Indiana, to Ceci...

Funeral service for Wanda Lee Kilgore, 96, of Diboll, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026 in the Gipson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Algie Kilgore, Jr. officiating. Interment will ...

A Mass of Christian Burial for Rosa Espino Garcia, 84, of Diboll, will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 10, 2026 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Reverend Luis Fernando Arroyave P...

Paul Roy Sepulvador, 91, of Zavalla, Texas, passed away on July 1, 2026. Paul was born on February 14, 1935, and lived a long life centered around family, hard work, and doing things his own way. ...

Betty Lou Posciri passed on March 8, 2025, at the age of 89, having been born on January 7, 1936.

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 ...