Obituaries

Obituaries


Gloria Lavelle Sizemore

Gloria Lavelle Sizemore

Oct 26, 2026

Gloria Lavelle Sizemore, affectionately known as “Go Go,” passed away on October 26, 2026, at Pinecrest Retirement Community. She was born on March 18, 1933, in Shreveport, LA and lived a life marked by warmth, spirit, and a gift for making others feel welcome. Gloria will be laid to rest in a private ceremony in Whitehouse Cemetery, Lufkin on Wednesday...

Carson Randall McBride

Carson Randall McBride

Oct 25, 2026

Carson Randall (Randy) McBride, 72, of Lufkin, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026, in a local hospital. Graveside services will be held in the Fielder Memorial Cemetery on October 30, 2026, at 11:30 am with Pastor Jim Dunn officiating.

Mr. McBride was born January 25, 1954, in Baytown, Texas to the late Mary (Fenley) and Carson Ratchford McBride.

Mr. McBride resided in...

Henry Toliver Winfrey

Henry Toliver Winfrey

Oct 24, 2026

In Loving Memory of Henry Toliver Winfrey

Henry Toliver Winfrey, 70, of Nacogdoches, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Henry was a man who loved life and women living it to the fullest. Throughout his life, he made his own way, worked hard, and created memories that will remain in the hearts of those...

JoAnn Halbrook Fite

JoAnn Halbrook Fite

Oct 23, 2026

On Friday, October 23, with her family gathered around her, JoAnn Halbrook Fite peacefully went to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

JoAnn was born on January 23, 1949, in St. Louis, MO. From the beginning, her life reflected a quiet strength, deep faith, and a genuine love for others. She was a woman who found joy...

Chad Robin McMullen

Chad Robin McMullen

Oct 15, 2026

With deep love, we announce the passing of Chad Robin McMullen Senior, a brother, father, grandfather, and friend, who passed away on October 15, 2026, at the age of 56. Chad was born in Pasadena, Texas on October 24, 1969. He grew up valuing family, friends, good music, and above all else, God.

Chad will be remembered for his instinct to...

Michael Ford Young

Michael Ford Young

Sep 30, 2026

In Loving Memory of Michael Ford Young

February 13, 1960 – September 30, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Ford Young, age 66, who passed away from natural causes on September 30, 2026, in Houston, Harris County, Texas.

Michael lived a life filled with adventure, friendship, and an appreciation for the simple joys that make life meaningful. He was...

Dexter Dennis Purvis Sr.

Dexter Dennis Purvis Sr.

Sep 26, 2026

Celebrating the Life of Dexter Dennis Purvis



Dexter Dennis Purvis, a beloved friend, son, father, grandfather, and brother, departed this life on September 26, 2026.



Dexter was born on September 13, 1957, to Theo Dennis Purvis and Thelma Purvis in Lufkin, Texas. He was introduced to Christ at an early age. As a young boy, he shared a uniquely close and special...

Candelario Castaneda

Candelario Castaneda

Sep 19, 2026



Candelario Castaneda-Almaraz was born on February 4, 1950, in San Lorenzo, Zacatecas, Mexico, to Guadalupe Almaraz and Jose Castaneda. He passed away on September 19, 2026, at the age of 76, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who loved him dearly.

In 1973, Candelario married Maria Isabel Gaytan, and together they began a beautiful journey of love,...

Todd Louis Golden

Todd Louis Golden

Sep 18, 2026

In Loving Memory of Todd Louis Golden

Todd Louis Golden of Corrigan, Texas, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2026, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. While our hearts are broken by his passing, we are grateful for the many years we were blessed to have him in our lives. Todd leaves behind a lifetime of memories,...

George Walter Holbrook Sr.

George Walter Holbrook Sr.

Sep 16, 2026

George Walter Holbrook, Sr. was born on September 5, 1955 in Sherman, Texas. He passed away September 16, 2026 at his home in Fairfield, Texas. He was surrounded by family and friends.

He was preceeded in death by Father, Ira Andrew Holbrook, Sr., Mother, Mildred Alene Holbrook and Grand Daughter, Georgia A. Holbrook.

He is survived by Wife, Lori Ann Holbrook, Son,...

Deborah Lynn Scott

Deborah Lynn Scott

Sep 13, 2026

Deborah Lynn Scott, 65, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, in Richmond, Texas, Born on November 28, 1960, Deborah was the beloved daughter of John “Jack” L. Behles and Marcella “Sue” Ann Conley Behles.



Deborah courageously fought Stage 4 pancreatic cancer for 17 months. Throughout her journey, she demonstrated remarkable strength, courage, and perseverance. Her illness...

Edward Lee Lewis Jr.

Edward Lee Lewis Jr.

Sep 6, 2026

Edward Lee Lewis Jr., known to many as Lil Bo, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Nacogdoches, the same town where his story began on August 8, 1982. He lived the kind of life that left grease on the hands, mud on the truck, fish stories in the air, and plenty of laughter in between.

Edward graduated from Central Heights...

Jerry Dean Wiedman

Jerry Dean Wiedman

Aug 22, 2026

Jerry Dean Wiedman, 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Woodville, Texas, on August 22, 2026.

Jerry was born on August 20, 1948, in Chickasha, Oklahoma, to Frank and Betty Wiedman. He was raised primarily in Oklahoma, a place that remained an important part of who he was throughout his life, before eventually making his home in Texas.

On April 23,...

Linda Joyce Leonard

Linda Joyce Leonard

Aug 22, 2026

Linda Joyce Hopson Leonard

Linda Joyce Leonard of Lufkin, Texas was born on October 4, 1949 and went to be with our Lord on August 22, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, kindness, and memories that will be cherished by all who knew her.

Linda was preceded in death by her beloved son, Richard Benefield; her mother, Lois Hopson; her father,...

Suzann Poskey

Suzann Poskey

Aug 21, 2026

Suzann Poskey passed away peacefuly at her home surrounded by her loving family on August 21, 2026, just days before her 71st birthday. She was born on August 26, 1955, in Rusk, Texas.

Suzann will be remembered as a devoted homemaker who cared for her family for many years with deep love and steady devotion. She was a woman whose smile...

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The Memorial Chapels of Lufkin, Nacogdoches & Houston is a collection of obituaries for Texas serving the city of Nacogdoches, with services from our funeral home located in Nacogdoches, TX. Find local Texas obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies. 

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